BADGERS

Wisconsin’s Kobe King averaging 10.6 points heading into matchup against Nebraska

January 21, 2020 Rick Solem

Perhaps the expectations are too high. After all, La Crosse native Kobe King is technically still a sophomore. It’s King’s third year on the Wisconsin men’s basketball team. His freshman year was cut short, however, after a fractured patella on his left knee cost him all but the first 10 games. There has been glimpses […]

NEWS

Aaron Rodgers says ‘window’s open’ on another title run

January 21, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The 2019 season for the Green Bay Packers marked the dawn of a new era. Matt LaFleur took over and won more games than any first-year coach in franchise history. The final result again fell short of the Packers’ goal of winning it all, but this time it had a […]

BUCKS

Antetokounmpo has triple-double as Bucks down Bulls 111-98

January 21, 2020 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks committed 23 turnovers — and won anyway. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. finished strong on Monday. Antetokounmpo had a triple-double and scored his 10,000th career point, and the Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 111-98 to sweep the four-game season series. Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for […]

MLB

When it comes to unanimous Hall picks, Jeter could be No. 2.

January 20, 2020 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — When it comes to unanimous picks for baseball’s Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter quite appropriately has the chance to be No. 2. Yankees closer Mariano Rivera became the first player to appear on every ballot when he swept 425 votes in last year’s election. Ken Griffey Jr. was three votes short […]

PICKS

Today’s Pick’s (1/20)

January 20, 2020 Matt Skradie

68-62 Heat -6 76ers +1.5 Baylor -10 No related posts.

NEWS

After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl

January 19, 2020 Associated Press

A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing. Both teams guessed right. The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami. Oddsmakers opened the line at […]

NEWS

Rodgers again falls short of another Super Bowl appearance

January 19, 2020 Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — These playoff defeats when he is oh so close sting a bit more for Aaron Rodgers now, at this later stage in his career. “It’s a little raw right now. It definitely hurts I’d say a little more than early in your career just because you realize just how difficult […]

NEWS

Super Bowl a tossup at legal sports books

January 19, 2020 Associated Press

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even the bookies are having a problem figuring out a favorite in the Super Bowl. Odds opened at pick ’em Sunday at many Las Vegas sports books, though the Kansas City Chiefs quickly moved to 1-point favorites over the San Francisco 49ers. Early bettors favored the Chiefs in a game that […]

NEWS

AP Interview: Federer figures Nadal, Djokovic will pass him

January 19, 2020 Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer, for one, figures questions about whether Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic — or both? — will surpass his men’s record for most Grand Slam singles titles are moot. That’s because he’s sure it’s going to happen. And he’s OK with that. Ending up in third place, Federer […]

BUCKS

Bucks win easily again, beat Nets 117-97 for 6th straight

January 18, 2020 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Their lead was only nine with a minute left in the first half and it looked like the Milwaukee Bucks might be on their way to a close game. Then Khris Middleton hit two 3-pointers, and another rout was on for a team that just keeps racking them up. “I think […]