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The Badgers' aggressive offseason continued with the addition of the reigning Illinois Class 3A state Player of the Year on Wednesday. Here's what swayed the guard to flip.

One of the University of Wisconsin women’s team’s most successful post players in program history is headed to the reigning national champions.

The Oshkosh, Wisconsin native winced when he saw his father on the court, confronting two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Here's what led to the skirmish.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will open their first season in 21 years without Diana Taurasi. She’s busy at home enjoying the first few months of retirement.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been fined $100,000 as a result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft.

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Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game, Pedro Pagés added a solo shot and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a day-night doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 6-0 and 9-1 on Wednesday.

HOUSTON — Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, Amen Thompson added 25 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 131-116 rout of the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of a first-round playoff series Wednesday night.

The Brewers have gone 12-1 in their last 13 games against the White Sox, including eight straight wins. Here's how they got it done Wednesday night.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine’s vast critical minerals and natural resources, finalizing an agreement weeks in the making to compensate the U.S. for its help…

Here’s what might figure into the answer, whenever the time comes to formulate a real one: Antetokounmpo's place in Milwaukee lore is secure having won the franchise a championship.

The criminal complaint against Sierra S. Schoonover, 31, does not specify a motive in the killing but court records suggest she suffered from mental health problems.

The probe was conducted by three investigators and cost $165,740, according to a Wisconsin Court System spokesperson.

President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday his tariffs could result in fewer and costlier products in the United States but insisted China will suffer more from his trade war.

The Badgers' back-to-back unanimous first-team All-Big Ten honoree announced her decision to commit to an elite Big East program on Wednesday.

Kami Hansen, 41, was kind and caring with everyone, including her patients, her husband said, adding that she loved her family.

The first Big Ten slate for Robin Pingeton will feature trips to the conference's reigning regular season and tournament champions as well as another program that made the Sweet 16.

The Badgers' aggressive offseason continued with the addition of the reigning Illinois Class 3A state Player of the Year on Wednesday. Here's what swayed the guard to flip.

The Badgers' new front court force is ready to write the next chapter of success in the post for the program.

Metro Transit will seek public input on the project design at public meetings over the next few weeks.