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Former University of Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland says he's retiring from the NFL after just one season because he's concerned about the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The absence of old teammate Kevin Garnett made it that much easier for the Brooklyn Nets to make history against the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves.

Wisconsin had the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament before even playing in the Big Ten championship game.

The Big Ten basketball tournament interrupted Wisconsin's first spring football practice under its new coach.

For the Green Bay Packers, keeping their offensive line intact for at least another two seasons was worth giving $6.75 million per year and an $8 million guaranteed signing bonus to veteran right tackle Bryan Bulaga.

Both Bryan Bulaga and Randall Cobb could have gone elsewhere for more money, but both players decided to stay in Green Bay instead.

Forward Chris Johnson has signed a second 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, replenishing a roster beset by injuries.

Wisconsin had the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament before even playing in the Big Ten championship game.

Wisconsin earned the first No. 1 seed in program history and will face No. 16 Coastal Carolina on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska, to open its NCAA Tournament run.

The San Antonio Spurs were on their way to a blowout victory when they got a big scare.

The Big Ten basketball tournament interrupted Wisconsin's first spring football practice under its new coach.

Bronson Koenig thought a game like this was exactly what No. 6 Wisconsin needed.

Brian Dozier hit his second home run of the spring, a two-run shot off Carlos Martinez in the third inning, and the Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals played to a 6-6, nine-inning tie Sunday.

Barry Zito, attempting a comeback after a year off from baseball, threw four scoreless innings for a save as the Oakland Athletics beat a Milwaukee Brewers split squad 5-2 on Sunday.

Ross Ohlendorf exited after two innings with right groin tightness, Texas' fifth starting pitcher injured in spring training, and the Rangers beat a Milwaukee Brewers split squad 12-5 Sunday.

Hillsboro is heading to state and Rushford-Peterson brings home the gold.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nino Niederreiter and Kyle Brodziak scored just 17 seconds apart late in the third period Saturday night, giving the Minnesota Wild a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Courtney Lee scored 17 points, Jeff Green and Zach Randolph added 15 apiece, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-83 on Saturday night.

Jonathan Lucroy made his spring debut Saturday and said he had no problems with a hamstring injury that had kept him out for four weeks and Adam Lind homered in just his second game, but the Milwaukee Brewers lost to a Chicago Cubs split squad 10-5.

Minnesota Twins prospect Miguel Sano hit a long, two-run homer Saturday in a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.