NEWS

PACKERS

Former Packers GM Ron Wolf stops in La Crosse

February 19, 2020 Drew Kelly

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Former Green Bay Packers GM and Hall of Famer Ron Wolf toured Glory Day’s Sports Pub in La Crosse on Wednesday morning. It was before his speech for the Gateway Area Boy Scouts Golden Eagle dinner. Wolf spoke of the importance of acquiring Brett Favre from the Atlanta Falcons in 1992. “Biggest move of my […]

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BREWERS

Yelich says he’s motivated after last season cut short

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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PHOENIX (AP) — Christian Yelich was driven last year by a desire to improve on the performance that earned him the NL MVP award in 2018. He won his second straight NL batting title and finished second to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger in the MVP vote, his season cut short when he fouled […]

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NBA

Obama panel celebrates off-court work of NBA stars

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is passionate about helping children in Greece and Africa. Kevin Love is trying to shine the brightest light he can on mental health by sharing his own struggles. Chris Paul is aiming to ensure that technology comes to schools where it hasn’t been affordable. Former President Barack Obama is aware […]

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NEWS

Twins right fielder Max Kepler grew up idolizing Derek Jeter

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Twins right fielder Max Kepler didn’t get to watch a lot of major league baseball growing up in Germany. The games he did did see included many Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees matchups, which caused him to become a big fan of Derek Jeter. “I loved watching Jeter, even though […]

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MLB

Column: Cheating Astros just don’t seem to get it

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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Ah, the Houston Astros. Good at stealing signs. Not so good at pretending they’re sorry about it. The team’s official mea culpa Thursday in Florida turned out to be as predictable as it gets. From owner to star players the message was the same, almost as if it had been rehearsed the night before. A […]

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BADGERS

Ford’s career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

February 19, 2020 Associated Press

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MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Wisconsin built its lead over Purdue behind the 3-point arc. The Badgers secured the win at the free throw line. Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 points on Wednesday and the Badgers hit eight straight free throws with less than 30 seconds left to hold off a late charge from Purdue […]

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BREWERS

If at first: Ryan Braun back at 1B for OF-heavy Brewers

February 18, 2020 Associated Press

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PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Braun spent much of his first morning at spring training looking for equipment. The Milwaukee Brewers’ veteran outfielder is expecting to get significant time at first base this season after the team added Avisaíl García to a mix that already included Braun, Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Ben Gamel. First, he’ll […]

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NEWS

Onalaska clinches conference title, sweeps season series in win over Central

February 18, 2020 Drew Kelly

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It was a packed gymnasium at Central High School on Tuesday night, as fans gathered to watch the top two teams in Division 2. In the end, the away fans donning Hilltoppers gear went home happy — sweeping the season series against the Red Raiders and seeing their boys basketball team clinch the Mississippi Valley […]

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BUCKS

For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish

February 18, 2020 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — And now, they rest. Until Thursday, anyway. That’s when the NBA comes back for a frantic eight-week sprint to the finish of the regular season, with teams having from anywhere between 25 and 29 games left to play before the 16-team field for the playoffs is filled and set. The All-Star Game […]

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NEWS

Round 2: Onalaska and Central meet in critical clash Tuesday night

February 18, 2020 Drew Kelly

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Another 1-vs.-2 matchup goes down Tuesday in the Mississippi Valley Conference. But, this time, the roles are reversed, when the top-ranked Onalaska High School boys basketball team (18-1, 10-0) heads to No. 2-ranked Central (15-4, 8-1). WATCH here or on your TV by downloading the BOXCAST app on ROKU and AppleTV. Once installed, search WKTY. […]

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