US skaters offered Olympic torches as medals wait

ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — IOC president Thomas Bach offered U.S. figure skaters Olympic torches as holdover gifts while they await a resolution of the Russian doping case that is preventing them from receiving their silver medals, The Associated Press has learned.

At Skaggs trial, 4 MLB players testify they received drugs

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Four major league players testified Tuesday that they received oxycodone pills from a former Los Angeles Angels employee accused of providing Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to the pitcher’s overdose death.

OB&T's Rising Stars

Ariana Cantero plays defense while Liliana shoots a basket during an elementary game last weekend. CDN | Courtesy PhotoStella Shackelford dribbles the basketball while Natalie Stephens plays defense. CDN | Courtesty Photo

Clinton Youth wrestling

Clinton Youth wrestling took 34 athletes to regionals in Hinton Saturday. 33 kids made it to state and 1 is an alternate. They were awarded southern regional runner-up in 6U and 8U divisions and champion in 10U and 15U. State will be held Friday and Saturday at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City.

Red Tornadoes roll on Senior Night

CLINTON – The Class 4A 18th-ranked Red Tornadoes snapped their threegame skid Monday evening with a dominating 56-39 win over Cache.Jackson Crumley’s second quarter buzzer beater propelled Clinton to an 18-7 advantage. Jackson Crumley scored seven of his 14 points in the first half.

Lady Reds earn home victory

CLINTON – The Clinton Lady Reds returned to .500 Monday after a 49-3 win over Cache on Senior Night.Clinton’s offense struggled in the first quarter, with Alana Hester scoring the Lady Reds’ only basket.The Lady Reds inched closer as the second quarter clock ticked away.

Makyra Tramble claims third GAC weekly honor

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Makyra Tramble was named the Great American Conference Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday.This is the third GAC Player of the Week honor Tramble earned this season and the seventh of her career.Tramble, the GAC’s second leading scorer, averaged 22.

Black NFL coaches lament hiring policies that fall short

(AP) – Veteran NFL coach Anthony Lynn designed a personal defense in response to the league policy that requires teams to interview minority candidates for their top jobs.

HBCUs to glitter on NBA’s All-Star stage with game, events

CLEVELAND (AP) — This year’s NBA’s All-Star stage isn’t reserved for just LeBron James, Steph Curry and the league’s other top performers.There’s another game in town, one that can make a much longer-lasting impact.

US figure skaters struggle at women’s Olympic short program

BEIJING (AP) — Three U.S. women advanced to the free skate but struggled to break into medal contention in an event that has been overshadowed by the latest Russian doping scandal.