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BADGERS

Blackwell scores 24 to lead No. 11 Wisconsin past Washington in a battle of UWs

February 25, 2025 Associated Press 0

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — John Blackwell had 24 points and 10 rebounds as 11th-ranked Wisconsin bounced back from a disappointing defeat with an 88-62 victory over Washington on Tuesday night. John Tonje added 13 points for the Badgers (22-6, 12-5 Big Ten), who lost 77-73 to Oregon in overtime at home Saturday after leading by […]

BUCKS

Antetokounmpo not upset at Rockets Thompson after his flagrant foul on Bucks star leads to ejection

February 25, 2025 Associated Press 0

HOUSTON (AP) — Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo has “no hard feelings” toward Amen Thompson after the Houston forward was ejected for pulling him down from behind by his head and neck Tuesday night. The Bucks were down by two with about 4½ minutes left when Thompson committed the foul as Antetokounmpo went up for a […]

COLLEGE

Onalaska’s Donarski, North Carolina move up to No. 8 in polls ahead of matchup at 16th-ranked Duke

February 25, 2025 Associated Press 0

Onalaska native Lexi Donarski and the North Carolina women’s basketball team continues to move up the polls, as the regular season winds down. The Tar Heels (25-4), who have won seven in a row and 12 of 13, moved up a spot to No. 8 in the polls, ahead of their game at No. 16 […]

COLLEGE

College sports put a twist on team spirit, with signature brews at games and grocers

February 25, 2025 Associated Press 0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Missy Vraney and Kristin Westphal didn’t go to Marquette. Neither did any of their relatives. Yet their family tradition of attending Golden Eagles basketball games spans generations. “Whenever our uncle couldn’t go, our dad would take one of us and just kind of alternate,” Vraney recalls. They’re still supporting the school regularly […]

BUCKS

Antetokounmpo scores 23 in return, as Bucks rally to beat Clippers

February 20, 2025 Associated Press 0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points in his return after missing six games with a strained calf and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 116-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Anteotkounmpo was on a minutes restriction and played just under 24 minutes, leaving for good with 6:27 remaining as […]

BADGERS

Badgers extend coach Luke Fickell through 2031

February 19, 2025 Associated Press 0

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is receiving a one-year extension on a contract that will now run through the 2031 season. The school’s athletic board approved the one-year extension recommendation Wednesday. Fickell originally agreed to a seven-year contract paying him an average of $7.8 million per year when Wisconsin hired him away […]

BUCKS

No word on Antetokounmpo’s availability, as Bucks begin second half Thursday at home vs. Clips

February 19, 2025 Associated Press 0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is excited about playing with his new Milwaukee Bucks teammates but isn’t quite sure how soon that time will come. LISTEN: Pregame for Bucks-Clippers on WKTY begins at 6:30 p.m. Tune in on 96.7 FM / 580 AM Antetokounmpo returned to practice Wednesday after missing Milwaukee’s final six games before […]

BREWERS

Brewers’ Christian Yelich believes he should be ready for opener after injury-shortened 2024 season

February 17, 2025 Associated Press 0

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich says he will be ready for the start of the season. Six months removed from back surgery that brought a premature end to a resurgent season, Yelich arrived in camp Saturday at full strength with his sights set on an even better 2025 campaign. “I saw before […]

BUCKS

WATCH: College student Jaren Barajas beats Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K

February 16, 2025 Associated Press 0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jaren Barajas shoots on his backyard hoop maybe once a month these days. He’s a busy 18-year-old college student now, so basketball has taken a backburner to academics. On Sunday night with the world watching, Barajas somehow beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star […]

NEWS

Rodgers’ stint with the Jets is over. Here are some potential landing spots if he doesn’t retire

February 14, 2025 Associated Press 0

Aaron Rodgers’ tenure with the New York Jets began with lots of fanfare and Super Bowl aspirations. It ended less than two years later with a disappointing thud. The Jets slammed the door on the 41-year-old quarterback potentially returning to the team when new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey issued a joint […]

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