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NBA

US falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics

September 4, 2023 Associated Press

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. is assured of going to the Paris Olympics. That’s good. It also has a quarterfinal game at the World Cup awaiting Tuesday. That’s also […]

BREWERS

Hayes and Suwinski homer as Pirates send NL Central-leading Brewers to 2nd straight loss

September 4, 2023 Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of a decade being relegated to the role of spoiler when September rolls around. LISTEN: Brewers-Pirates on WKTY begins […]

NEWS

Ex-Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph confirms retirement after 12-year NFL career

September 4, 2023 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph has retired after a 12-year career in the NFL he spent mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. Rudolph played last […]

NEWS

The Lions, losers no more, are the NFC North favorite. Can they top the Vikings, Packers and Bears?

September 2, 2023 Associated Press

For the first time in 22 years playing at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions have sold out of season tickets. The downtown domed stadium that has housed 13 different double-digit-loss […]

NEWS

The Vikings will find 13 wins tough to match. The NFC North is still wide open for the taking

September 1, 2023 Associated Press

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (13-5) LISTEN: Vikings-Bucks on KQ90 begins with pregame at 11 a.m. next Sunday. Kickoff at noon. Listen on 98.3 FM or 107.7 in La Crosse / 103.9 FM […]

BADGERS

No. 19 Wisconsin opens first season of Luke Fickell’s tenure by hosting Buffalo

September 1, 2023 Associated Press

Buffalo at No. 19 Wisconsin, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (FS1) Line: Wisconsin by 27 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Wisconsin 1-0 WHAT’S AT STAKE? Wisconsin is seeking to […]

COLLEGE

Weier throws 3 TDs, as UW-L blows out Dakota St. in season-opener

September 1, 2023 Rick Solem

Zach Weier completed just seven passes for 133 yards Thursday, in the UW-La Crosse football team’s season-opener. Three of those passes, though, went for touchdowns and the 6-foot-3 sophomore only […]

NEWS

New era leads to plenty of questions in Green Bay as Jordan Love takes over for Aaron Rodgers

September 1, 2023 Associated Press

It’s been quite some time since the Green Bay Packers entered a season with this much uncertainty. LISTEN: Packers at Bears on WKTY next Sunday, beginning with two-plus hours of […]

BADGERS

Fickell’s presence provides plenty of intrigue as No. 19 Wisconsin opens season against Buffalo

September 1, 2023 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta only needs to look at the sea of red at Camp Randall Stadium each day to measure how much excitement new coach […]

BREWERS

Former MVP Josh Donaldson signs minor league deal with Brewers after getting released by Yankees

September 1, 2023 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson signed a minor league deal with the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, two days after the New York Yankees released him. […]

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