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NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups

April 7, 2020 Associated Press

With NBA games indefinitely on hold, there has been a lot of discussion about postseason possibilities — including by coaches around the league. They’re preparing for what a resumption of […]

NEWS

Spanish players criticize league’s call for furloughs

April 6, 2020 Associated Press

MADRID (AP) — Soccer players in Spain on Sunday criticized the Spanish league’s decision to ask clubs to put the footballers on government furloughs during the coronavirus crisis. The league […]

BADGERS

Ultra-runner, Supreme Court nominee: Jill Karofsky, not just a role model for the girls

April 6, 2020 Rick Solem

She’s a judge. A Wisconsin state Supreme Court nominee. A former Division I athlete at Duke University in track and cross country. A WIAA state tennis champion. She’s an ultra-marathoner […]

NEWS

DAHLBERG COLUMN: Virus will make the timeline for sports, too

April 5, 2020 Associated Press

The unthinkable, at least for sports fans, already has happened. The games, as we know them, are shut down. We’ll never know if San Diego State was a Final Four […]

COLLEGE

Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

April 5, 2020 Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL’s draft process years ago. He studied film, relied on medical experts, checked the numbers and interviewed players. With the flurry of pro […]

NEWS

Trump talks with US pro sports leaders to discuss virus

April 5, 2020 Associated Press

President Donald Trump talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, saying he was looking forward to the resumption of competitions “as soon as […]

BLOGS

WKTY’S MATT SKRADIE: My all-time baseball movie lineup

April 3, 2020 admin

Here’s my all-time baseball movie batting order. Who did I leave out? 1. SS Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez – The Sandlot The Jet not only has wheels, once he gets […]

BUCKS

The Waiting Game: For NBA coaches, that’s the new schedule

April 3, 2020 Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — Orlando’s Steve Clifford figures he’s like every other NBA coach right now: Wake up, go to whatever now serves as the office, study his own team, maybe […]

NEWS

Bills valued Diggs’ experience over adding receiver in draft

April 2, 2020 Associated Press

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Stefon Diggs landing in Buffalo was a direct result of the new coronavirus pandemic potentially disrupting the NFL’s offseason practice schedule. Bills general manager Brandon Beane […]

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Packers sign former Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess

April 2, 2020 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Devin Funchess as he tries to bounce back from an injury-shortened 2019 season. Funchess played for the […]

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