By TOM MURPHY Democrat-Gazette FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas athletics department expects to increase spending by more than $5 million in the next fiscal year, bringing the department’s annual budget to more than $80 million. The department’s 2013-2014 budget, obtain...

The Woodmen of the World bowling team pose while attending the USBC state bowling tournament in Texarkana recently. The team was the Alley Cat League champions at Camden Lanes this year. Team members include, from left, Frances Grisham, Jean Lewis, Linda Purifoy, Zelia Cummings and Martha McAllister...

By NATE ALLEN For the Camden News FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas Razorbacks Andrew Irwin, the pole vaulter from Mount Ida, and hurdler Caleb Cross of Newport, will attempt to extend their 2013 outdoor track season into the summer for the USA at the United States Track and Field Association Outdoor Champi...

MIAMI (AP) — When LeBron James’ greatness almost wasn’t good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration. Miami’s championship reign would be over. Someone in Spurs black would replace James as NBA Finals MVP. James and the Heat wouldn’t let it hap...

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox had just enough energy left to celebrate Jonny Gomes’ big swing. Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, completing a doubleheader sweep. Daniel Nava was aboard on a leadof...

BOSTON, Mass. (AP) — State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away. Two troopers knocked on the door of Hernandez’s sprawling house in an upscale subdivision Wednesday morning, but no o...