March Badness: NBA finding it’s not so easy to stop tanking
NEW YORK (AP) — After 20 years in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki can’t be fooled. He knows when teams aren’t giving an honest effort, when they are out there playing […]
Column: Rules tinkering by baseball bosses ruining sport
By HAL BOCK, AP The proprietors of baseball, charged with the task of protecting and preserving the sport, insist on tinkering with it instead. They keep fooling around with the […]
Baseball players in minors to lose minimum wage protection through federal tax changes
Minor league baseball players who make as little as $5,500 a season would be stripped of the protection of federal minimum wage laws under a provision in government spending legislation […]
Will the Sweet 16 produce more upsets?
Back to the madness of March and the Sweet 16, starring Loyola-Chicago, Kansas State, Syracuse and whatever other underdog you might want to throw in there — maybe Florida State […]
Plan for huge indoor tennis court facility coming together for La Crosse
They’re just starting to put plans together for a domed tennis arena of sorts for La Crosse. But, Jared Flick, in the La Crosse parks and rec. department, says having […]
Huge 2nd half propels Caledonia to state semifinals
ST. PAUL — It was a battle until halftime but then the Caledonia High School boys basketball team shut down Minnewaska Academy in the state quarterfinals. In winning the Class […]
Badgers MH Rettke to play in China on US collegiate team
MADISON, Wis. – She’ll be a sophomore this upcoming season for the University of Wisconsin Badgers women’s volleyball team. Before then, however, Dana Rettke has been named to the U.S. […]
Central’s Davis, Bangor’s Reader named first team all-state
Johnny Davis from Central High School was named to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association first team all-state. Also named to the first team was Bangor senior and state champion Luke […]
Youth basketball guidelines call for lower baskets, no zones
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA and USA Basketball are dipping their toe into youth sports, recommending guidelines they hope will help with development and enhanced experiences at a young […]
Brewers break ground on spring training complex renovations
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have broken ground on the renovation project for their spring training home in Phoenix. The upgrades to Maryvale Baseball Park are part of a […]