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Badgers men's hockey: Tickets go on sale for Blake Geoffrion Hockey Classic
The June 18 event, hosted by former Badger and Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner Blake Geoffrion, will raise money to benefit the UW Health Burn Center.
Spanish hurdler tests positive in retest of 2008 samples
MADRID (AP) — Spanish hurdler Josephine Onyia is one of the athletes who tested positive in a reanalysis of doping samples from the 2008 Beijing Games, an official with knowledge of the case said Wednesday.
Patriots ask appeals court to rehear 'Deflategate' case
NEW YORK (AP) — The New England Patriots have asked a federal appeals court in New York City to rehear the "Deflategate" case.
Correction: Baylor-Sex Assault Investigations story
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In a story May 24 about sexual assault cases involving Baylor University, The Associated Press misspelled the name of a Baylor spokeswoman on second reference. Her name is Lori Fogleman, not Fogelman.
Bills GM clarifies comment over whether NFL's fit for humans
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley acknowledges he used "a poor choice of words" when referring to football being a violent game that he personally didn't think was intended to be played by humans.
Charges dropped against Tennessee high school assistant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities have dropped charges against a Tennessee assistant high school basketball coach accused of failing to report alleged child sexual abuse of players by teammates.
Tigers manager Ausmus missing game because of mother's death
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus is missing Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies because of the death of his mother.
Lee will transfer from Kentucky, Briscoe returning to school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Marcus Lee will transfer after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while guard Isaiah Briscoe plans to return for his sophomore season with the Wildcats.
Twins add lefty Buddy Boshers to overworked bullpen
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have added an eighth reliever to their overworked bullpen, selecting the contract of left-hander Buddy Boshers from Triple-A Rochester.
Cheyenne's Nimmo getting closer to fulfilling MLB dream
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Brandon Nimmo's professional baseball career has taken him all across the country.
Cardinals acquire minor league outfielder from Royals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfielder Jose Martinez from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations on Wednesday.
Nationals give Bryce Harper 'mental day off' against Mets
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slumping Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is out of the starting lineup for Washington's rubber game Wednesday against the New York Mets.
Pro golf: Tom Lehman, Jeff Maggert, Lee Janzen to play in American Family Insurance Championship
The PGA Champions event is set for June 24-26 at University Ridge Golf Course.
Indiana's Blackmon withdraws from NBA draft on deadline day
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana guard James Blackmon Jr. has withdrawn from the NBA draft.
Badgers women's basketball: Wisconsin will host North Carolina in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The game against new UW coach Jonathan Tsipis' alma mater is set for Dec. 1 at the Kohl Center.
C-USA agrees to TV deals with 4 networks, including ESPN
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Conference USA has reached a multiyear agreement to have its football and basketball games and other sports televised by four networks, including ESPN.
Former NBA player accused of using charity for personal gain
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former NBA player Kermit Washington is accused of using donations intended to help needy people in Africa for his own gain, including paying for vacations, jewelry and entertainment.
Ex-Red Sox player bidding to become next Vermont governor
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A former Major League Baseball player is running for governor in Vermont as a member of the Liberty Union party, which bills itself as nonviolent and socialist.
French security chief: Strikes won't threaten sports events
PARIS (AP) — Violent labor protests and strikes causing gasoline shortages won't jeopardize the upcoming European Championship or other sporting events, France's interior minister said Wednesday.