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Alyssa Thomas tied a career-high with 28 points, DeWanna Bonner had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-75 on Wednesday night to advance to their fifth straight WNBA playoff semifinals.

Matching the biggest comeback win in franchise history was cause for celebration for the New York Giants. But they know it won’t be nearly as easy climbing out of a big hole this week when they take on the powerhouse…

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is eager to see if his team's pass defense can continue to hold up in its biggest test yet — Saturday against No. 6 Ohio State.

Tom Lee and Andy Hulst are in agreement that Friday night’s Coulee Conference football game between Aquinas and Westby will be won in the trenches.

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Sparta High School senior quarterback and linebacker Thomas Laufenberg didn’t make it to five games last season after a meniscus injury ended his season after four.

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Safety Shilo Sanders is leading the Colorado defense and may just be leading the ranking among his siblings.

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida.

The WIAA and Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association had discussions about new rules, which included a survey and next steps. Here's what we know.

The 2025 class has plenty of talent in Wisconsin and the Badgers had help in finding a wing.

Green Bay running back AJ Dillon knows he has to improve after averaging 2.6 yards per carry with no touchdowns in his first two games.

A Badgers linebacker has made a name for himself with his play over the past two years. Now learn about where his unique name comes from.

The Wisconsin football film study looks at a Badgers passing play for a big gain and a Georgia Southern running play that could give the defense fits this season.

Our best bets for Giants vs. 49ers on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 include a spread bet for the game and a Daniel Jones prop.

Milwaukee eliminated St. Louis from playoff consideration while reducing its magic number to win the NL Central to six Tuesday night.

The Badgers released their complete 2023-24 schedule, which features 10 games with opponents who were ranked or received votes in the final AP poll last season.

Despite scoring just three touchdowns in two games, the New Orleans Saints are 2-0 for the first time since opening the 2013 season with five straight victories.

Green Bay is a slight favorite as it prepares for its home opener against the New Orleans on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Here are the odds from various sportsbooks.