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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 2016

Page

6

Sprague Departs Bobcats Football For Personal Health Reasons

Redshirt senior quarterback J D Sprague leaves Ohio University football after announcing in a statement on social media that he cannot perform at the level required to lead the team. Sprague, who had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in spring, cited not wanting to continue and the impact on coaches and teammates, joining Greg Windham and Quinton Maxwell in the quarterback battle.

Hio Bobcats J.D. Sprague Ohio Frank Solich Walter Sprague Solich Tim Albin Scott Uspherding Greg Windham Quinton Maxwell

Sprague faces lingering shoulder issues after surgery

Sprague described taking it day by day after a procedure that succeeded but caused clavicle area complications on his throwing shoulder. He kept his discomfort private while aiming to play his final season, with Solich noting health concerns as a factor in stepping away.

Sprague Solich

Phillips lifts Reds past Marlins with late rally

Brandon Phillips drove in two on his second double and Cincinnati erased a 2-1 deficit to beat Miami 3-2. Billy Hamilton stood on second and Joey Votto on first after an intentional walk in the seventh as Phillips lined a pitch from Nick Wittgren to right center for the go ahead run. Josh Smith worked two scoreless innings to help the comeback, while Eugenio Suarez misplayed a grounder that let Christian Yelich score in the fifth.

Cincinnati Brandon Phillips Cincinnati Reds Miami Marlins Billy Hamilton Joey Votto Phillips Nick Wittgen Josh Smith Marlins Eugenio Suarez Marcell Ozuna Christian Yelich Blake Wood Tony Cingrani Miami San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis

Augello’s Olympic run ends after controversial call in Rio

U S wrestler Haley Augello exits medal contention after a 3 2 loss to Kazakhstan’s Zhuldyr Eshimova in a disputed first round penalty. She had previously defeated Jessica Blaszka 7 0, then lost to reigning world champion Eri Tosaka 11 2 in the quarterfinals before entering repechage for bronze. Augello defended her effort and vowed to compete again, as coach Terry Steiner praised her confidence.

Rio DE Janeiro Haley Augello Medal Contenti Zhuldyr Eshimova Kazakhstan Augello Eshimova Eri Tosaka Ello Tosaka London Jessica Jessica Blaszka Netherlands U.S Terry Steiner

Athens Bulldogs reload after graduating key players

Athens volleyball, led by fourth year coach Natalie Bobo, aims to maintain its winning tradition after graduating MVP Rachael Gilkey and all league players Cassie Staten and Alexis McCollum. Naomi Oberg, now a captain, anchors the team with four seniors, while juniors add depth as Bobo reshapes the lineup for another strong season.

Athens Natalie Bobo Bulldogs Bobo Dogs Rachael Gilkey Cassie Staten Alexis McCollum Tvc-Ohio Naomi Oberg Oberg Kent State Naomi Mackenzie Heller Lilly Michigan Kairah Prince Gabby Carey

Eaton's ninth inning grand slam sinks Indians in Chicago win

Adam Eaton belted a bases loaded grand slam in the ninth off Cody Allen to cap a five run rally and propel the Chicago White Sox to a 10-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians. The rally erased a seven game lead for Cleveland in the AL Central and snapped Chicago’s seven game skid against Cleveland. Jacob Turner and David Robertson finished strong for the Sox with Robertson securing his 30th save.

Cleveland Adam Eaton Cody Allen Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit White Sox Indians Allen Chicago Todd Frazier J.B. Shuck Tim Anderson Dioner Navarro Eaton Jacob Turner David Robertson Associated Press Carlos Santana Anthony Ranaudo

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