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Meet the Baby Gamecocks: Top seed South Carolina hopes its young talent will fuel March Madness run

March 21, 2024 Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It has been a different run of perfection for South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, fueled by a lot of precocious, talented young players who make it […]

BUCKS

Celtics get out to 21-point lead, hold on to beat Bucks without Giannis

March 21, 2024 Rick Solem

BOSTON (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley made a spin move in the lane, floated a jumper over Boston’s Luke Kornet and then headed back on defense in a […]

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Who will reach the women’s Final Four and win it all? A March Madness bracket analysis

March 20, 2024 Associated Press

The women’s NCAA Tournament field is set and now the fun begins with 68 teams vying for the national championship and cutting down the nets in Cleveland. The stars are out with Caitlin Clark trying […]

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Is there a way to slow Caitlin Clark in March Madness? Here’s how some have tried

March 20, 2024 Associated Press

Many have tried to slow down Caitlin Clark. Few have succeeded. The numbers bear that out. Opposing coaches will try again in the NCAA Tournament to come up with schemes […]

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Caitlin Clark’s final NCAA Tournament to begin at home. Can she be as prolific as she was last year?

March 20, 2024 Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Caitlin Clark and Iowa will begin their bid to return to the NCAA women’s national championship game at home Saturday against Holy Cross or UT […]

BADGERS

Wisconsin’s Chucky Hepburn savors 2nd chance at March Madness after exiting with injury 2 years ago

March 20, 2024 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Chucky Hepburn has a knack for playing his best when the lights are the brightest. He didn’t expect to have to wait this long to […]

BADGERS

Badgers back in Top 25 heading into NCAAs as dreaded fifth seed

March 19, 2024 Rick Solem

After knocking off Purdue and getting to the Big Ten championship game, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team has again cracked the Top 25, heading into the NCAA tournament. […]

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Onalaska’s Donarski, North Carolina could get a crack at No. 1 South Carolina, but it needs to beat Michigan St. first

March 18, 2024 Rick Solem

A tough draw for Onalaska native Lexi Donarski and the North Carolina women’s basketball team. The Tar Heels (19-12) are an eight seed in the NCAA tournament and will play […]

BADGERS

After upsetting 3rd-ranked Purdue, Badgers fall to No. 13 Illinois in Big Ten title

March 17, 2024 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points on 15-for-17 shooting from the free-throw line, helping 13th-ranked Illinois outlast Wisconsin 93-87 in Big Ten tournament championship game on Sunday. […]

NEWS

Ex-Packer Aaron Jones gets a fresh start as the Vikings enter their post-Kirk Cousins era

March 17, 2024 Rick Solem

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Aaron Jones sauntered into the room, wearing a wide smile, designer sunglasses and a purple hat. In case this fresh look for his introductory news conference […]

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