COLLEGE

Nigel Hayes says Badgers discussed boycotting game to protest NCAA compensation

May 2, 2018 Rick Solem

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Nigel Hayes said recently that his 2016 Wisconsin men’s basketball team had considered boycotting an NCAA game, USA Today reported. The boycott was to be in protest of the NCAA […]

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NFL

NFL eliminating “running starts” at kickoffs

May 2, 2018 Rick Solem

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Instead of eliminating kickoffs, the NFL looks to be changing the rules beginning in 2018. The league will likely eliminate running starts for the kicking team, along with only allowing […]

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PACKERS

Authorities: Slaying possibly linked to killing of ex-Packer

May 2, 2018 Associated Press

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man whose bullet-riddled body was found dumped along a rural road in Alabama apparently was killed in retaliation for the slaying of a former Green […]

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NEWS

Study: Diversity remains low in sports news departments

May 2, 2018 Associated Press

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The number of jobs held by people of color and women in sports departments at newspapers and websites has improved slightly but remains low, with most positions dominated by white […]

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MLB

Bauer: Pitchers should be able to use substances on ball

May 2, 2018 Associated Press

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer believes baseball should allow pitchers to use sticky substances on the ball during games. The present rules that ban pitchers from doing […]

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NFL

Unsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance against NFL

May 2, 2018 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players’ union says former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid filed a grievance against the league, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result […]

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BUCKS

Prunty still interim, but Bucks eying Buldenhozer

May 2, 2018 Associated Press

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The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t told interim coach Joe Prunty he won’t be hired full time but the rumors are swirling on who the team is interested in. Atlanta Hawks coach […]

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BREWERS

Jeffers ends Reds comeback, saves Brewers

May 1, 2018 Associated Press

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking double and Travis Shaw ended his deep slump with a two-run homer Tuesday night, powering Milwaukee to a 7-6 victory over the […]

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MLB

Whiff of offense: Strikeouts top hits in month for 1st time

May 1, 2018 Associated Press

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NEW YORK (AP) — Strikeouts exceeded hits during a full calendar month for the first time in the Major League Baseball history. There were 6,656 strikeouts and 6,360 hits in […]

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NEWS

Coulee Region Chill sold, moving to Chippewa Falls

May 1, 2018 Rick Solem

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The Coulee Region Chill have been sold and are moving to Chippewa Falls. The NAHL announced the news Monday. The Chill will be renamed the Chippewa Steel and begin playing […]

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