By the numbers: LeBron James in a most unusual position
LeBron James has entered uncharted waters. He has been to the NBA playoffs in 15 of his 18 NBA seasons, and has never missed the second round — a streak […]
After strong playoff debut, Nets’ Big Three braces for Bucks
NEW YORK (AP) — Five games against Boston were nearly as many as Brooklyn’s Big Three played together in the regular season, so the Nets are far from a finished […]
Wisconsin promotes Chris McIntosh to replace Alvarez as AD
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chris McIntosh played for Barry Alvarez on two of Wisconsin’s Rose Bowl championship teams and spent the last few years working as his right-hand man. Now […]
Duke’s Krzyzewski to coach 1 final year, hand off to Scheyer
Mike Krzyzewski will make a final run at a national championship with Duke. The Hall of Famer and winningest coach in the history of Division I men’s basketball announced Wednesday […]
June 1st arrival gives NFL teams more flexibility
Now that the calendar has turned to June, NFL teams can trade or release players and spread the salary cap hit over two years instead of one. That doesn’t mean […]
Haase, Schoop each homer twice as Tigers split series with Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Haase and Jonathan Schoop each hit two home runs, Miguel Cabrera had three RBI and the previously light-hitting Detroit Tigers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-7 on […]
To control CWD outbreak, Minnesota bans moving farmed deer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota wildlife managers imposed a statewide ban on the movement of farmed white-tailed deer starting Tuesday through the end of July as they try to […]
Wisconsin Board of Regents to discuss UW athletic director hire
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin appears close to hiring a successor to longtime athletic director Barry Alvarez. The Wisconsin Board of Regents plans to hold a closed session Wednesday to […]
End of recruiting pause has football programs catching up
Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck spoke for many coaches nationwide last December when he noted he still hadn’t shaken the hands of about half the prospects who were about to sign with […]
Serena says dealing with media scrutiny made her stronger
Serena Williams says she can identify with anxiety regarding news conference scrutiny, and has experienced it frequently after matches. “Many of them I’ve been into where I’ve been — very […]