Milwaukee Sports Headlines

The Steve Smith era in Carolina is over. The Panthers released their all-time leading receiver on Thursday after 13 seasons. Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said it “was not an easy decision.”

FRIDAY

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Former Green Bay Packers safety Darren Sharper will remain in a Los Angeles jail for the foreseeable future as he faces criminal charges in two states and sexual assault investigations in three others.

Follow the live box score as the Marquette Golden Eagles take on the Xavier Musketeers in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Sterling Gibbs hit a step-back jumper at the buzzer and Seton Hall stunned No. 3 Villanova, 64-63, in a thrilling Big East quarterfinal Thursday, a loss that could cost the Wildcats a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Here are some thoughts found on Twitter this week. Go to www.jsonline.com/sportstweets for links to accounts of state athletes.

ESPN analysts Dick Vitale and Seth Greenberg believe the Wisconsin Badgers have what it takes to compete for a national title.

THURSDAY

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Rich Peverley will not play again this season after collapsing on the bench during a game.

An Arizona grand jury indicted former Green Bay Packers safety Darren Sharper on five sexual assault and drug-related counts.

Here's a look at some of the top freshmen — and potential high NBA draft picks — in college basketball:Tyler Ennis, Syracuse guard, 6-2, 180

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun agreed to an endorsement deal with baseball cleat manufacturer 3N2, the first since his suspension.

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Sam Dower Jr. had 20 points and 13 rebounds as Gonzaga downed Brigham Young, 75-64, in the West Coast Tournament championship game Tuesday night in Las Vegas.

The Chicago Bears released eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers on Tuesday, one of several moves they made to reshape their struggling defense.