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Big 10 taps Vikings’ Kevin Warren as new commissioner

June 4, 2019 Associated Press

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ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten hired Minnesota Vikings executive Kevin Warren as its new commissioner Tuesday. The 55-year-old is a former college basketball player and sports agent with […]

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NCAA recommends women’s wrestling as ’emerging sport”

June 3, 2019 Associated Press

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The NCAA committee on women’s athletics recommended Monday that all three divisions add women’s wrestling as an emerging sport, a key step toward making it a championship-level sport. If the […]

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Joey Hauser transferring from Marquette to Michigan State

May 28, 2019 Associated Press

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds […]

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UW-L’s Pronschinske named D3Baseball Midwest Region pitcher of year

May 24, 2019 Rick Solem

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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Zach Pronschinske was named the D3Baseball.com Midwest Region pitcher of the year. The junior, who was also the WIAC pitcher of the year, finished the […]

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At track and field National Championships, UW-L men sending multiple athletes to finals

May 23, 2019 Rick Solem

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Geneva, Ohio — Competing at the Division III track and field National Championships, the UW-La Crosse men are sending multiple relays and athletes onto Saturday’s finals. UWL’s 400 and 1,600-meter […]

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MIAC ousts original member St. Thomas for being too strong

May 23, 2019 Associated Press

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The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has decided to oust St. Thomas, the largest school in the NCAA Division III league and the most successful in recent years in sports. The […]

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Marquette, Wojciechowski agree to new 5-year contract

May 7, 2019 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has announced a new five-year contract for coach Steve Wojciechowski that runs through the 2023-24 season. Wojciechowski led the Golden Eagles to a pair of NCAA […]

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2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft

April 24, 2019 Associated Press

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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 […]

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7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason

April 22, 2019 Associated Press

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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 […]

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Proud pop: Wisconsin’s Dick Bennett beams as son leads Virginia to title

April 10, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dick Bennett has a difficult time watching his son, Tony, coach Virginia. He rarely attends games. “I’m not a model of decorum or poise,” said Dick Bennett, […]

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