First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus Dispatch
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchConsidered the Kentucky Derby of harness racing, the Little Brown Jug takes place every year in Delaware, Ohio to coincide with the Delaware County Fair for just shy of 70 years. The event draws racing fans from all over but also happens to be mandatory event for all of Delaware. Weeks in advance people will chain lawn chairs to the outside fence to get a good seat and the drinking lasts all day. Yannick Gingras driving Limelight Beach won the Little Brown Jug. With Little Brown Jug pins from different years decorating his hat Ray Seeley, of Hilliard, FL, reads his program between races during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2014. Originally from the central Ohio area, Seeley has attended the jug 49 years in a row. "It's my once a year vacation," said Seeley. "I love coming here."
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchHarness racing fans come and go between races during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchA horse and rider are seen warming up before the 12th race through a horse-themed canopy during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchWith help from Stepanie Rees, of Delaware, not pictured, Julianna Edwards, of Exeter, PA, washes off See The Wind after the horse competed in the 11th race during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchA trashcan overflows with empty beer cans and bottles as race goers line up to place bets during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchYannick Gingras driving Limelight Beach (left) wins the second elimination to move on to the final race during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchA race fan takes a nap under her cowboy hat before the 13th race during the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchYannick Gingras driving Limelight Beach, second from right, crosses the finish line to win the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchDriver Yannick Gingras (right) hugs Mickey Burke the father of the trainer Ron Burke and founder of the Burke racing family after the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Yannick Gingras driving Limelight Beach won the Little Brown Jug.
First Place, Sports Picture Story - Eamon Queeney / The Columbus DispatchDriver Yannick Gingras (left) gives out a yellow rose to Lexie Delaney, 5, of Dublin, Ireland, after winning the 69th running of the Little Brown Jug at the Delaware County Fairgrounds.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesCompetitors battle for their line just after the start of the USA Triathlon Junior Elite National Championships at Voice of America park in West Chester.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Jordan Sibert has his eyes covered by a team mate as he is introduced into the starting line up prior to the start of the Dayton Flyers vs Alabama A&M basketball game at UD Arena.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Ashley Campbell (08) rushes in to celebrate with Erin O'Malley after she scored a golden goal for a 2-1 overtime win against St. Joseph in the first round of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament at Baujan Field in Dayton.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Skoochie Smith blurrs past the VCU defense during the second half of action at UD Arena. VCU rolled past the Flyers for a 80-66 win.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesMatt Williams of Troy soars over 120 ft (distance) during a training session at a private dirt track in Brookville. Williams uses the track which is owned by a friend to hone his motorcross skills.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Kyle Davis goes strong to the hoop while being fouled by Sebastian Saiz of Ole Miss. Davis scored 11 points during the Dayton Flyers' 78-74 victory at UD Arena.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Ashley Campbell hugs Meghan Blank while St. Louis's goalkeeper Hanna Benben looks on. The goal set up an overtime period where the Dayton Flyers won 3-2.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Devin Oliver slams the ball in frustration after St. Joseph's Langston Galloway hits a shot at the last second to beat Dayton 60-57 at UD Arena.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesAn official tries to rid a Canadian Goose from the court. The goose interrupted the #1 Singles match between VCU and St. Louis during the finals of the A10 Women's Tennis Championship at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in West Chester. The goose stood its ground and the match was moved to another court at the complex.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesTennessee's Jarnell Stokes attacks the rim for a shot over Gabriel Olaseni of Iowa during the NCAA First Four in Dayton. It took Tennessee advanced to the next round of the NCAA tournament with a 78-65 overtime victory at UD Arena in Dayton.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDayton's Alaina Turner powers a shot over the net and past the Duquesne blockers during the first set at the Frericks Center on the campus of the University of Dayton. The Dayton Flyers downed Duquesne 3-1 to end the regular season with a 10 game winning streak.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesDarr Smith of Atlanta Georgia pumps his fist crossing the finish line in celebration of a bronze medal 3rd place finish at the Junior Elite National Championships in West Chester.
, Ron Kuntz Sports Photographer of the Year - Erik Schelkun / Elsestar ImagesMegan Uzzel of Ashland University vaults herself over the bar during the womens pole vault event at the All Ohio Championships at Gettler Stadium on the campus of University of Cincinnati. Uzzel finished in 9th place with a cleared height of 3.37 meters.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio University
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityClass A riders sit at the start line moments before heading out for the 6th annual Pelotonia held in downtown Columbus. Over 7,000 cyclists ride varying distances to cure cancer.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityVeteran Pelotonia 180 mile rider Dan Fulton of Bexley, Ohio, prepares for his 6th Pelotonia in downtown Columbus. Over 7,000 cyclists ride varying distances to cure cancer.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityBoth 100 and 180 milers began their journey on Rich street to kick off the 6th annual Pelotonia held in downtown Columbus. Over 7,000 cyclists ride varying distances to cure cancer.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityMichelle Kohn and her son Gabriel, 4, of Cincinnati, Ohio, cheer on their father and husband Chase as he crosses the 180 mile finish line at Market Square in New Albany to end the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio University100 mile rider Dean McCombs of Lima, Ohio, said, "my barber took three hours to cut this and he did it for free to support my ride." while at Market Square for the 180 mile finish line in New Albany o end the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityRiders celebrate crossing the 180 mile finish line at Market Square in New Albany to end the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityTwins Connor and Braden Hesson, 7, of Hilliard, Ohio, watch riders crossing the 180 mile finish line at Market Square in New Albany to end the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityA ride high fives kids along the final stretch of pavement towards the 100 mile finish line outside of the athletic center at Kenyon College during the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityAmy Fox (left) and Chrissy Montgomery (right) both of Finley, Ohio, share a moment after completing their 100 mile ride to Kenyon College during the 6th annual Pelotonia.
Second Place, Sports Picture Story - Logan Riely / Ohio UniversityJames Ford of Columbus, Ohio, relaxes after completing his 100 mile journey through central Ohio where he finished outside the athletic center at Kenyon College for the 6th annual Pelotonia.
