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Each and every one of us should take responsibility before it is too late.

Trump just needs a little time to fulfill promises

Offense was aplenty throughout the past week of action on the diamond. Vote for the most notable area performance as the supernova.

This week's 5 stars include an athlete who builds her own equipment to practice at home and a new record holder for Madison Memorial. Vote for your favorite as Supernova.

Dynamic defensive efforts and command at the faceoff X highlighted the past week of high school lacrosse action. Vote for your favorite performance to be the Supernova.

WESTVILLE, N.J. — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL.

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.

NHL

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.