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BADGERS

College Football Playoff approves 5+7 format and reduces spots for conference champions

February 21, 2024 Associated Press

The field for the 12-team College Football Playoff beginning next season will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large selections after the university presidents who oversee the CFP voted unanimously […]

BADGERS

Badgers beat Maryland, hitting 11 of 12 FTs in final 42 seconds

February 20, 2024 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tyler Wahl scored 18 points and Max Klesmit scored 16 points and Wisconsin made 11 of 12 foul shots in the last 42 seconds to fend […]

BREWERS

Pitcher Jakob Junis guaranteed $7 million in 1-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers

February 20, 2024 Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Right-hander Jakob Junis is guaranteed $7 million as part of his one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and could earn $12 million over two seasons. Junis gets […]

NBA

Oshkosh native, Pacers PG Tyrese Haliburton, thrives in the spotlight of a busy NBA All-Star weekend

February 20, 2024 Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton found himself playing a new role on NBA All-Star weekend — host. The Oshkosh, Wis., native served as Indianapolis’ unofficial ambassador. He […]

BUCKS

Mike Conley agrees to 2-year contract extension with Timberwolves, AP source says

February 20, 2024 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves and point guard Mike Conley agreed Monday to a two-year contract extension worth about $21 million that would last through his 19th season in […]

NASCAR

William Byron wins Daytona 500

February 20, 2024 Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The goal was obvious to William Byron: put the No. 24 Chevrolet in victory lane in the 2024 Daytona 500 to launch Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th […]

COLLEGE

Meeker scores 18 to lead UW-La Crosse in WIAC tourney first-round win over UW-P

February 19, 2024 Rick Solem

Kailee Meeker had 18 points, seven rebounds in leading the UW-La Crosse women’s basketball team to a first-round win in the WIAC tournament. The fifth-seeded Eagles beat No. 4 Platteville […]

COLLEGE

UW-L men’s basketball hosts first-round WIAC tourney matchup Tuesday; Eagles women on road

February 19, 2024 Rick Solem

The UW-La Crosse men’s basketball team will host a first-round game in the WIAC tournament. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, the third-seeded Eagles (14-11) will face No. 6 UW-Stout (11-14). UW-L […]

NASCAR

Listen to Daytona 500 on WIZM Monday, after first rain delay since 2012

February 19, 2024 Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR has postponed the season-opening Daytona 500 until Monday because of two days of rain at Daytona International Speedway. LISTEN: The Dayton 500 resumes at […]

COLLEGE

Onalaska’s Donarski, Tar Heels defense shuts down Wake Forest

February 19, 2024 Rick Solem

A quiet game offensively for Onalaska native Lexi Donarski, but her North Carolina women’s basketball team shut down Wake Forest in a 58-50 win. Donarski had two points, two steals, […]

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