NEWS

NEWS

NFL At 100: Jets-Browns squared off in MNF’s debut in 1970

September 10, 2019 Associated Press

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It was the prime-time football game that kicked off decades of must-see TV. Broadway Joe and the New York Jets traveled to Cleveland to take on Leroy Kelly and the Browns in the 1970 season opener, with excited viewers around the United States glued to their sets — along with a club-record 85,763 at Municipal […]

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NBA

Former Onalaska prep star, current NBA player gives back to school

September 9, 2019 Drew Kelly

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The Adaptive P.E. classes at the Onalaska High School will get new equipment to use thanks to a former basketball player from the school whose career is just beginning . Matt Thomas, former Onalaska and Iowa State player and current Toronto Raptor, who lit up the NBA’s summer league two seasons ago for the Los […]

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BREWERS

Brewers shortstop bolts from game for twins’ birth

September 9, 2019 Associated Press

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee shortstop Orlando Arcia may have abruptly checked out in the third inning of the Brewers’ series finale against the Chicago Cubs, but he still managed to turn a double play. Arcia arrived at the hospital Sunday just in time to see the birth of his twin daughters. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Brewers […]

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COLLEGE

California closer to letting college athletes make money

September 9, 2019 Associated Press

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly has passed legislation to let college athletes make money, setting up a confrontation with the NCAA that could jeopardize the athletic futures of programs at USC, UCLA and Stanford. The bill would let college athletes hire agents and be paid for the use of their name, image or […]

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NEWS

Out of time: NFL tells Beckham not to wear watch ⁠— which retails for $250,000 ⁠— in games

September 9, 2019 Associated Press

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham’s football fashion taste clashed with the NFL’s. The league reached out to the Browns on Monday and told them that their star can no longer wear a watch on the field after he sported an expensive one during Sunday’s season opener against Tennessee. The flashy, fashionable wide receiver wore an […]

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NBA

USA Basketball relying on defense so far at World Cup

September 9, 2019 Associated Press

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SHENZHEN, China (AP) — U.S. guard Donovan Mitchell turned toward his bench with fists clenched, then punched the air in celebration and let out a joyous scream. It wasn’t for a dunk, or a 3-pointer, or some highlight-reel play. Mitchell’s exuberant reaction was because the U.S. forced a 24-second violation in a big moment against […]

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HIGH SCHOOL

Central’s Jordan Davis likely out for season

September 8, 2019 Rick Solem

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For the second time in three years, Central High School’s Jordan Davis will miss significant time after an injury suffered on the football field. Friday, the senior, who is committed to play basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers, broke his collarbone attempting a diving catch in the first quarter against Tomah. Davis is expected to miss […]

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BREWERS

Brewers beat up Lester, top Cubs 8-5 to narrow WC lead

September 8, 2019 Rick Solem

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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers had a final chance this weekend to deal direct damage to the Chicago Cubs’ grasp on the second NL wild card, and they didn’t waste it. Tyler Austin drove a pinch-hit, three-run homer during the Brewers’ five-run fourth inning against Jon Lester, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 8-5 Sunday […]

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NEWS

Vikings trample Falcons 28-12 behind fierce defense, Cook

September 8, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After dropping back to pass a mere 11 times for Minnesota, Kirk Cousins joked that this defense-and-running-dominated performance felt like youth football. He was more than happy to hand the ball off and get out of the way. Anthony Harris had two interceptions and a fumble recovery, Dalvin Cook rushed for 111 […]

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BADGERS

AP Top 25 Takeaways: LSU’s masterpiece, Michigan’s mess

September 8, 2019 Associated Press

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Much was made in the offseason about two high-profile programs trying to revamp their offenses. On Saturday, Michigan’s makeover looked like a mess and LSU’s like a masterpiece. The sixth-ranked Tigers won the game of the day at No. 9 Texas, with Joe Burrow becoming the first LSU quarterback with a 400-yard passing game since […]

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