DAYTON — Getting kids to come to class with the support of the state’s pro sporting teams – it’s called ‘Stay In The Game,’ and the goal is to cut down on chronic absenteeism.

The Dayton Flyers have a long, sad history in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament — with a few exceptions. They hope to write happier chapter this season.

CHICAGO — The special guest at Loyola Chicago’s Gentile Arena on Friday was a Pop Tart mascot — a Wild Berry ... and the same thing happened to the Dayton Flyers, who erased all but two ...