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Before tarnished legacy, Simpson known as NFL great runner

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:07pm
Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the "Trial of the Century" captivated the country, O.J. Simpson made his mark on the football field. The Juice was the best running back of his era during an…

Proposed Olympic track prize latest step down winding road

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 5:00pm
Since the day they were founded, the Olympics have had a confusing relationship with money. The games were supposed to celebrate sport for sport's sake. But the price athletes paid to be any good was far too high, and it…

Affordable Masters' menu shows no signs of inflation

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 4:18pm
Inflation may be driving up food cost around the country, but patrons generally won't see those increases at Augusta National. The prices at the Masters have mostly remained fixed for years. A club sandwich or barbeque sandwich still goes for…

Golf has ratings problem, and Masters may shine light on it

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 4:08pm
Golf has a ratings problem. The week-to-week grind of the PGA Tour has essentially become No Need To See TV, raising serious concerns about what it means for the future of the game. Now comes the Masters, the first major…

Hawaii-born sumo champion Taro dies of heart failure

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 4:02pm
Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of "yokozuna" — or grand champion — in Japan. At…

Wisconsin volleyball schedules perennial powers for nonconference matches

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 3:08pm
The Wisconsin volleyball team this season will face multiple teams that reached the Elite Eight of last season's NCAA Tournament.

Ryan O'Halloran: Lament O.J. Simpson's off-field behavior, but don't forget on-field career

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 2:30pm
It's OK for Buffalo Bills fans to have fond memories of O.J. Simpson's playing career while also lamenting his off-the-field behavior.

4 observations from Wisconsin football's sixth spring practice

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 1:54pm
Some players battling to move up the depth chart had strong practices Thursday. Here's what we learned from the latest practice.

Brewers' series finale against the Reds postponed due to weather in Cincinnati

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 11:26am
Milwaukee will get the day off after more weather in the Cincinnati area led to Thursday's matchup being postponed. Here's when the game will be made up.

An attitude shift may be biggest key to a Packers win in Brazil

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 6:37am
Leaving the United States has been lamented by some within the Packers, whether when they went to London or ahead of their latest excursion against a marquee opponent.

Brewers' lineup hits it off for third straight game

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 10:20pm
Two home runs helped Milwaukee starting pitcher Wade Miley in his return from the injured list.

Bucks lose Giannis for the rest of the regular season. Did they lose to the Magic?

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 9:59pm
Bobby Portis stepped up for Milwaukee in its home finale against Orlando.

College sports roundup: UW-La Crosse softball scores late in doubleheader victories

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 9:50pm
The UW-La Crosse softball team swept both ends of a Wednesday doubleheader against Saint Mary’s (Minn.) at North Campus Field.

High school baseball: Grosch understands role as La Crosse Central's new coach

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 7:00pm
As both a player and a coach, Garrett Grosch learned a lot from previous Central High School baseball coach Joe Branson.

Masters a reunion of the world's best players. But the numbers are shrinking

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 5:45pm
The Masters is more than just the first major of the year. It's the first time the whole gang is back together. The question is for how much longer.

Track & field becomes first sport to pay prize money at Olympics

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 5:15pm
Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris.

As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 4:45pm
Many other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isn’t worth the money or hassle. But Salt Lake City remains one of the few places where Olympic fever still burns strong…

2024 Masters Round 1 Odds, Preview & Picks: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy & more

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 4:00pm
Check out our favorite bets for the opening round of the 2024 Masters on April 11.

Local sports schedule: Thursday-Friday, April 10-11

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 4:00pm
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Wisconsin football's best pass rusher is a transfer and these factors have led to his success

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 2:19pm
The outside linebacker quickly established himself as one of the team's best pass rushers. Here's why he's been successful.

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