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Huskers' Riley, Wisconsin's Chryst inherit high expectations
Wisconsin has played in three Big Ten championship games and two Rose Bowls the last four years, and Nebraska has won 70 percent of its games since 2008.
Blues to start Allen in goal to open playoffs against Wild
The St. Louis Blues are riding the hot hand in goal into the playoffs. There was never a doubt who'd be minding the nets for the Minnesota Wild.
Marquette adds to impressive class with Anim, Carter
Marquette's depleted roster is receiving an infusion of highly-touted prospects.
Wisconsin signs high school forward Khalil Iverson
Wisconsin will fortify its frontcourt this fall after signing high school senior Khalil Iverson signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to play with the Badgers.
News 8 Sports Round Up - April 15, 2015
UW-La Crosse sweeps No. 6 UW-Stevens Point in a tripleheader Wednesday at Copeland Park.
News 8 Sports Round Up - April 14, 2015
Luther gets an early edge in the Coulee Conference standings with a 9-5 win against Arcadia.
Injury has Cooke's availability in question for Wild
Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Cooke has an injury that has clouded his availability for Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues.
After midseason arrival, Dubnyk still going strong with Wild
The Minnesota Wild were flailing three months ago, when a potential remedy for their problems was located in the desert.
Season couldn't have started much worse for Molitor, Twins
The Minnesota Twins have presented new manager Paul Molitor with quite a challenge after his first week of the regular season.
Soccer franchise leaders approach Capitol for stadium help
The business group behind a new Minnesota Major League Soccer franchise made a high-level pitch Tuesday to skeptical lawmakers for a stadium financing package reliant on city, county and state tax breaks.
Commission files Ron Wolf street request
You won't find yourself driving down Ron Wolf Street or Wolf Run in Green Bay any time soon.
News 8 Sports Round Up - April 13, 2015
Defending MVC champion Holmen opens up the new season with a 14-9 win against Onalaska.
Milwaukee Bucks draw on region's history for new logo
The Milwaukee Bucks want a fierce new look.
Carter-Williams scores 30, Bucks beat 76ers 107-97
Michael Carter-Williams showed the 76ers what they are missing, and the Milwaukee Bucks displayed in the second half why they are a playoff team.
Garza, Brewers spoil Cardinals home opener, 5-4
Matt Garza struggled with control woes, issuing five walks. Shortstop Jean Segura had trouble getting his throws to first and Ryan Braun couldn't quite pull off a shoestring catch.
Slumping Twins lose 12-3 to Royals in home opener
The sold-out crowd roared when Torii Hunter was honored during pregame introductions, and Timberwolves veteran Kevin Garnett, flanked by Final Four star Tyus Jones, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Minnesota's home opener.
Flip Saunders thinks Garnett will return next season
Kevin Garnett is not expected to play in the Minnesota Timberwolves' season finale on Wednesday night, the 21st time he will sit out in 26 games since he made an emotional homecoming in February.
Pelicans close in on playoff berth with win over Wolves
Anthony Davis had 24 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks to move the New Orleans Pelicans one step closer to a playoff berth with a 100-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.
NHL powers facing new blood in Western Conference playoffs
The Western Conference produced six of the last eight Stanley Cup champions, and the NHL appeared to be tilted decidedly to the left again when this season began.
Fullback John Kuhn returns to Packers with 1-year deal
All-Pro fullback John Kuhn is headed back to the Green Bay Packers.