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Bucks sign forward Chris Johnson to 10-day contract
Forward Chris Johnson is returning to the NBA after signing a 10-day contract on Friday with the Milwaukee Bucks following brief stints with two other teams this season.
News 8 Highlight Zone - March 6, 2015
Randy Storlie gets career win number-500 as Blair-Taylor wins in overtime against Aquinas 73-70.
Onalaska co-op leaves state with heads held high
Hilltoppers fall (6-2) to the University School of Milwaukee Co-op. Six seniors leave legacy, pride on the ice in Madison.
Pominville lifts Wild over Capitals 2-1
For the first two periods Thursday night, the Minnesota Wild were shut down by Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals.
No. 6 Wisconsin wins Big 10 title by beating Minnesota 76-63
Wisconsin wasn't about to let up after clinching at least a tie for the Big Ten title last weekend.
Hunter makes Twins return in 9-8 win over Red Sox
Torii Hunter drove in a run in his first plate appearance with the Minnesota Twins in eight years, helping defeat the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Thursday night.
Brewers' Lohse, Angels' Santiago sharp in 1st spring outings
Milwaukee ace Kyle Lohse and Los Angeles rotation hopeful Hector Santiago both had solid spring training debuts in the Angels' 3-2 victory over the Brewers on Thursday.
Timberwolves waive forward Robinson, claim center Hamilton
The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived forward Glenn Robinson III to make room for center Justin Hamilton.
News 8 Highlight Zone - March 5, 2015
Caledonia and Rushford-Peterson both advance to the MSHSL state boys basketball tournament with wins on Thursday.
Nuggets win 2nd straight under interim coach Melvin Hunt
While many anticipated the Denver Nuggets to get a bounce in their step after the firing of coach Brian Shaw, Kevin Garnett was not one of them.
Twins prospects return to field in 3-1 win over Minnesota
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor could have made it easier on his former college team if his B squad wasn't so talented.
Henderson sharp in return, Brewers beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Former closer Jim Henderson threw a scoreless inning in his first outing since May, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 8-0 on Wednesday.
Chryst jokes that if he can get degree, players can
Wisconsin football coach Paul Chryst joked Wednesday that if he can get a college degree, it's not too much to ask of his players.
With Peterson's status in question, Vikings pay a visit
The Minnesota Vikings have made their in-person pitch to Adrian Peterson, the latest step toward resolving the star running back's unclear status.
Baseball Hall of Famers as managers, a look back
Paul Molitor became the latest Hall of Fame player to test his teaching skills when the Minnesota Twins hired him as their manager.
Onalaska Makes Fourth Straight Trip to State
The Hilltoppers ignore the doubters, charge to Madison once again for the final weekend of the season.
AP source: Vikings to meet with Adrian Peterson on Wednesday
Adrian Peterson is about to feel what it's like to be recruited again.
Vikings agree to trade Cassel to Bills for draft pick
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed with the Buffalo Bills to trade quarterback Matt Cassel next week for an undisclosed draft pick.
Gallinari helps Nuggets beat Bucks hours after Shaw's firing
Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 26 points, Kenneth Faried had 14 points and 14 rebounds and Denver beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-95 on Tuesday night, hours after Brian Shaw was fired as Nuggets coach.
Coyle nets winner in shootout, Wild stop Senators 3-2
Charlie Coyle scored the winner in a shootout, Matt Dumba had two goals in regulation and the Minnesota Wild beat Andrew Hammond and the Senators 3-2 on Tuesday night to stop Ottawa's five-game winning streak.