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Spurs end Thunder's title defense, reach first NBA Finals since 2014
The San Antonio Spurs held off the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, winning in Oklahoma City to advance to the championship series.
Why Wisconsin football let a 2026 running back recruit out of his commitment
The Badgers beat out some major brands for the verbal commitment of a three-star running back last fall, but he won't suit up for Wisconsin.
Packers defensive lineman gives recruiting pitch to veteran coach
Micah Parsons told former longtime Steelers coach Mike Tomlin that Green Bay's 'got a spot for you.'
NBA approves new draft lottery system to combat tanking: What it means
The NBA voted to approve a new draft lottery system designed to eliminate incentives for teams to tank during the regular season, the league announced on Thursday.
Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell
Butchering someone's name these days is a daily occurrence, as people can't be bothered with those details when trying to create a hot take no one cares about.
Increased opportunities could spark Year 2 leap for this Packers wideout
Early signs point toward the Packers' versatile second-year wide receiver taking a step forward this season.
5 questions with Holmen softball's Gabi Stuhr
Holmen softball pitcher Gabi Stuhr discussed her senior season, the team's recent regional title and much more with the Tribune on Thursday.
See which Chippewa County area athletes qualified for state track and field championships
Check out this year’s qualifiers from the Chippewa County area for next weekend’s WIAA state track and field championships in La Crosse.
Hurricanes finish off Canadians in Game 5 of East Final, will face Vegas for Stanley Cup
Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven each had two goals and an assist, Frederik Andersen stopped 23 shots, and the Hurricanes defeated the Canadians in Game 5 of the East Final.
MLB fans should brace for lockout as owners throw down the gauntlet in labor war
The Major League Baseball Players' Association braced their players for years this would be coming, and there it was Thursday, presented in black-and-white, MLB’s first official salary cap proposal
Youth baseball coach gets lifetime ban for viral incident
The coach allegedly instructed his 11-year-old son to hurl a ball into the opposing team’s dugout.
Kyle Busch death certificate reveals new details on driver's cause of death
Busch's death certificate revealed that he had been battling bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before he died May 21 of natural causes.
Don't blow this, USMNT! Why USA desperately needs deep World Cup run
Quarterfinals or bust. That’s the reality for the U.S. men’s national team at this World Cup. Untimely injuries, tough opponents, unlucky bounces — doesn’t matter.
How La Crescent-Hokah helped spark flag football's boom in Minnesota
La Crescent-Hokah was among the first schools to help launch flag football in Minnesota. The Lancers' impact has continued to show in the years since.
How big were Wisconsin women's hockey home crowds in the 2025-26 championship season?
The Badgers played in front of three of the 12 largest crowds ever at LaBahn Arena during the 2025-26 season.
Soon a Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Famer, former men's basketball forward looks ahead at coaching career
Sam Dekker will be inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame's 2026 class later this year. It's yet another moment in a period of his life that has led to a lot of reflection.
Breaking down the qualities that make up a good softball walk-up song
From crowd favorites parents know to songs that hype-up the dugout, softball walk-up songs play an integral role in giving a team energy and confidence.
Report: Wisconsin men's basketball to play in Bahamas next season
The Badgers are headed to a tropical location during their nonconference slate.
NBA owners ratify anti-tanking lottery system
By a reported 29-1 margin, the NBA ratified a new lottery system that disincentivizes teams from trying to finish last in the league.
Four-time Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner and clutch scorer who was renowned for his role as an agitator on the ice, has died at age 60.

