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Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88

August 1, 2022 Associated Press

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BOSTON (AP) — Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way sports are viewed in a racially divided country. The most prolific winner in NBA […]

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Davis twins make appearance at La Crosse pediatric unit

July 29, 2022 admin

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One’s a Wisconsins Badger, the other’s in the NBA. Both were in their hometown of La Crosse on Wednesday, meeting with kids of the Children’s Miracle Network’s Heroes, shooting some […]

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Rapinoe, King urge freedom for Brittney Griner at The ESPYS

July 21, 2022 Associated Press

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Soccer player Megan Rapinoe admonished her fellow athletes for not doing enough to speak out and encouraged them to support detained WNBA star Brittney Griner at […]

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La Crosse’s Davis scores 8 for Wizards in 3rd NBA Summer League game

July 14, 2022 Rick Solem

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La Crosse native Johnny Davis had eight points Wednesday for the Washington Wizards, in a 106-88 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA’s summer league. Davis started and […]

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Bradley Beal motivating La Crosse native Johnny Davis, after tough NBA Summer League debut

July 13, 2022 Rick Solem

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One of the NBA’s best shooting guards is paying attention to his newest counterpart, La Crosse native Johnny Davis, who plays again Wednesday. Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal saw Davis […]

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WNBA teams set for sprint to end of regular season, playoffs

July 13, 2022 Associated Press

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The WNBA teams are ready for the sprint to the finish with a month left in the regular season. With most teams having about a dozen games left and 11 […]

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Portis eager to prove his worth after getting big contract 

July 12, 2022 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis says his new contract won’t change the blue-collar approach that helped him earn the big payday. After declining a $4.55 million player […]

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5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

July 1, 2022 Associated Press

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The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion. Business is good. The first night of free agency […]

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T-wolves welcome rookie Kessler’s defense, size and upside

June 29, 2022 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Kessler will bring a 7-foot-1 presence and prolific shot-blocking ability to Minnesota, a welcome complement in the post to star Karl-Anthony Towns even if his playing […]

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Bucks’ draftee Beauchamp overcomes adversity to reach NBA

June 29, 2022 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — There was a stretch of homelessness while growing up. A constant shifting from one high school to another. The cancellation of an NBA draft training program due […]

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