2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Talk about a culture change. Not long ago, drafting a tight end in the first round was taboo for NFL teams. On Thursday night, two might […]
Wainwright heats up, Cards beat Brewers, who have lost 7 of 8
ST. LOUIS (AP) — One St. Louis Cardinals pitcher reached a career milestone, while another added to his growing reputation as one of the league’s toughest relievers. Adam Wainwright was […]
Iowa among handful of states poised to legalize sports betting
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The number of states allowing sports betting is poised to expand. Governors in Montana and Iowa are considering measures that would allow residents to wager on […]
While paying respect to past, Packers LaFleur focused on future
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Going into his first practice as Packers head coach, Matt LaFleur is trying to downplay the past. At least a little bit. “I wanted to […]
With O-line still in flux, Vikings have clear need in draft
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will be constructing a new front five yet again this year. Perhaps this will be the spring they can finally plant a couple of […]
Free-agent pickups ease pressure on Packers at draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Having signed four potential starters in free agency, the Green Bay Packers enter this week’s draft looking to add the missing ingredients to a team […]
7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason
The week started with nine of the 14 Big Ten teams coming out of spring practices planning to continue quarterback auditions in August. The number was down to seven by […]
Cardinals face off against the Brewers in division play
Milwaukee Brewers (13-10, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (12-9, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: NL Central rivals St. […]
Bucks try to secure series win over the Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Detroit Pistons (41-41, eighth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) Detroit; Monday, on WKTY 96.7 […]
Bucks, Rockets have shot to sweep Pistons and Jazz on road
DETROIT (AP) — Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston’s James Harden were this season’s leading NBA MVP candidates . In their latest playoff games, the superstars had relatively lackluster performances and […]