BADGERS

Badgers set to return to normalcy after turbulent offseason

October 23, 2019 Associated Press 0

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Day by day. That’s the approach by coach Greg Gard and Wisconsin this season. If figuring out how to replace three-time All-Big Ten performer Ethan Happ wasn’t enough, Gard also has to pick up the pieces of a program rocked to its core in May. Assistant coach Howard Moore and his […]

NBA

Irving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OT

October 23, 2019 Associated Press 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving fell down and frantically rose up, still with a shot to save his Nets debut. Moments later he was back on the court, laying on his back in disbelief after falling just short in the highest-scoring first game for a team in NBA history. Irving scored 50 points but […]

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NEWS

Washington faces short week before visiting Cousins’ Vikings

October 23, 2019 Associated Press 0

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After struggling in rainy, muddy and windy conditions during a loss to San Francisco, Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum has something else on his mind more than the emotions of going back to Minnesota this week. “Only thing I’m thinking about right now is that I know it’s going be about […]

NEWS

If Vikings are without Thielen, there’s precedent of success

October 23, 2019 Associated Press 0

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Adam Thielen left the previous game in Detroit because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t miss a beat without their two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. The passing clinic that Kirk Cousins put on during the 42-30 victory over the Lions could prove […]

PACKERS

Pats No. 1, Packers move up a spot in AP poll

October 23, 2019 Associated Press 0

NEW YORK (AP) — The top of the AFC has been ruled by one team so far this season. In fact, for most of the past two decades. The defending champion New England Patriots haven’t lost since Week 15 of the 2018 season. But the Baltimore Ravens are starting to stake their claim as a […]

NEWS

Rodgers-LaFleur relationship strengthening and it’s showing

October 22, 2019 Associated Press 0

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. But the 35-year-old two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion had to basically start from scratch in his 15th season. Matt LaFleur brought a new offense, terminology and schemes to Green Bay. Rodgers had to learn fast. So far, so good. LaFleur […]

MLB

The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colors

October 22, 2019 Associated Press 0

HOUSTON (AP) — Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Now he treasures them. Washington’s Game 1 starter in the World Series against Houston has baseball’s most unusual orbs: blue on the right, brown on the left, a condition known as Heterochromia iridis. “I’ve always celebrated it,” he said Monday, a day […]

NEWS

Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins

October 22, 2019 Associated Press 0

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With a chance to drain the clock and preserve Sunday’s win at Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings lined up on second down with three tight ends next to the offensive line; eight players with their hand in the turf to block for running back Dalvin Cook. The Lions reacted to stop the […]

BADGERS

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Week before showdown, Wisconsin exposed

October 21, 2019 Associated Press 0

On Friday night, No. 4 Ohio State went to Northwestern and buried a struggling and outclassed opponent, just the way an elite team is supposed to do. For those glancing ahead to next week, it was hard not to think: Boy, Wisconsin messed around with Northwestern and only beat the Wildcats by nine. Hmmm. Transitive […]

BADGERS

AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Clemson to 3rd; Wisconsin falls

October 20, 2019 Associated Press 0

Ohio State edged past Clemson to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll and Wisconsin dropped to 13th after being upset ahead of its showdown with the Buckeyes. Alabama remained No. 1 on Sunday in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank, receiving 24 first-place votes. No. 2 LSU held its place […]