Packers’ Philbin dusts off offensive play-calling duties
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Time for Joe Philbin to assume an important new responsibility with the Green Bay Packers, and it’s not just the duties that come with taking […]
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NBA making a ‘long-term play’ in Africa
SALY, Senegal (AP) — Timothy Ighoefe is an intimidating defender at 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Still, the Nigerian knows he must improve if his decision to play basketball instead of […]
The Timberwolves, finally, are getting it done on defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a baseline drive by Chris Paul and a bounce pass into the paint to Clint Capela, the Houston Rockets had what appeared to be an uncontested […]
Today’s Pick’s (12/5)
Yesterday: Dave 2-1 Skradie: 1-2 Overall: Dave 181-150 Skradie 166-161 Correct 3 Team Parlays: Skradie: 12 Dave: 16 Here are this weekend’s (12/5) games: […]
Packers president Murphy to hire next coach, GM involved
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers’ head-coaching vacancy should be appealing for one big reason. He plays quarterback and signed a four-year, $134 million contract extension this […]
Can basketball save the world? New NYU course says yes
NEW YORK (AP) — Basketball is moving from the court to the classroom at NYU, though students won’t be tested on dribbling or shooting. Nor will they spend much time […]
Middling Minnesota: Vikings hit final stretch, not in stride
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Though one quarter of the regular season remains for the Minnesota Vikings to finish strong, none of their biggest tests have so far revealed a team […]
Minnesota DNR plans two December deer hunts to manage wasting disease
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Special deer hunts are planned for two consecutive weekends in December aimed at limiting the spread of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in southeastern […]
McCarthy’s connections to Browns could lead to Cleveland job
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Mike McCarthy’s connections with the Browns could land him his next job. Dumped by Green Bay on Sunday after 13 seasons, a Super Bowl win and […]
Happ scores 20, rallies No. 12 Badgers past Rutgers 69-64
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard didn’t need to be reminded that the No. 12 Badgers used a second-half rally for the third straight game to secure a […]