NEWS

BUCKS

Antetokounmpo scores 32, Bucks hold off injury-plagued Wolves 106-104

January 1, 2020 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a strong challenge from short-handed Minnesota in a 106-104 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo got his 30th double-double in 33 games this season and Khris Middleton added 13 points despite shooting 5 for 18 as Milwaukee […]

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NBA

In appreciation: David Stern made the NBA what it is today

January 1, 2020 admin

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David Stern once predicted that the NBA would have a division in Europe within 10 years. A few years later, he said it again. And a few years after that, he said it yet again. It never happened. That was a rarity in Stern’s life and career. Usually, when he wanted something, he got it. […]

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HIGH SCHOOL

Wisconsin bill makes harassing sports officials a crime

January 1, 2020 Associated Press

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Harassing sports officials in Wisconsin would be a crime punishable by up to a $10,000 fine and nine months in jail under a bipartisan proposal introduced this week in the Legislature. The bill, which is supported by various sports organizations, is designed to protect referees and other officials from violent fans […]

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NEWS

Vikings embrace underdog status in playoffs, prep for Saints

December 31, 2019 Associated Press

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The Minnesota Vikings will take much of the same cast to the playoffs that helped them reach the NFC championship game two years ago, with even some upgrades in certain spots. They’re still an afterthought in this top-heavy postseason field, though, forced to enter as the sixth seed without the benefit of any home games. […]

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BADGERS

Will La Crosse’s Kobe King bounce back, as Badgers host Rider on NYE?

December 30, 2019 Rick Solem

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All signs point to a third blowout victory for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team. After beating UW-Milwaukee by 19, then Tennessee by 20, the Badgers are set to host a New Year’s Eve game with Rider at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Kohl Center. But, before discarding the Broncos as a throw away […]

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BADGERS

Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor rushes into elite company

December 30, 2019 Associated Press

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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — It is no longer a question of where Jonathan Taylor ranks among the greatest running backs to play at Wisconsin for assistant coach John Settle. To Settle, Taylor has put himself alongside the best ever to play college football. “I’ve said once if there were a Mount Rushmore of college running […]

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NBA

Bledsoe, Antetokounmpo return, as Bucks blowout Bulls

December 30, 2019 Associated Press

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CHICAGO (AP) — With an NBA-best 30-5 record, the Milwaukee Bucks are off to a great start. Giannis Antetokounmpo, though, is more concerned with the team’s finish this season. The reigning MVP had 23 points and 10 rebounds after missing two games with a sore back, and Milwaukee pulled away in the second half for […]

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BREWERS

Blue Jays agree to sign former Brewers’ infielder, Travis Shaw, to 1-year deal

December 30, 2019 Associated Press

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TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with free agent infielder Travis Shaw on Monday and designated infielder Richard Ureña for assignment. Shaw hit .157 with seven homers and 16 RBIs in 86 games last season for the Milwaukee Brewers. The 29-year-old has a .243 career batting average […]

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NEWS

Pats to play in wild-card game, 49ers get NFC’s No. 1 seed

December 30, 2019 Rick Solem

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NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will be playing in the postseason a week earlier than usual this year. The defending Super Bowl champs open the playoffs during wild-card weekend for the first time since 2009 after they lost 27-24 to Miami on Sunday and Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas […]

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COLLEGE

Big Ten title to run through (state of) Michigan this year

December 30, 2019 Associated Press

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The road to the Big Ten title looks like it will run through Michigan. The state. Not just the program. After a couple of early losses by Michigan State, the nation’s preseason No. 1, the Spartans appear to have found their stride. They haven’t fallen since a competitive loss to Duke the first week of […]

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