...them and their families," said Alabama Sen. Bobby Denton, a co-sponsor of his state's bill. In the Columbus suburb of Gahanna, high school officials were so inspired by Operation Recognition that they organized a prom in May for vets who missed their...

...have a 50-meter pool for training in his home state. Tommy Hannan of Baltimore was second in 52.81. Amanda Adkins of Gahanna, Ohio, came from behind to win the 200 backstroke in 2:12.97. Lindsay Benko of Los Angeles was second in 2:13.19...

...BRONZE 200m Backstroke Semifinals Heat 1 4, Lindsay Benko, Elkhart, Ind., 2:13.73. Heat 2 4, Amanda Adkins, Gahanna, Ohio, 2:12.97 (Q). 800m Freestyle Qualification Heat 3 2, Kaitlin Sandeno, Lake Forest, Calif., 8:30.12...

...HS Brian Sykora, te, 6-6, 220, Jefferson HS, Bloomington, Minn. Quentin White, db, 6-1, 190, Lincoln HS, Gahanna, Ohio Eight of the 24 players signed by the Gophers are from Minnesota, including Bloomington Jefferson tight end Brian Sykora...