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WIAA boys basketball: Madison high schools have enjoyed their share of WIAA boys state tournament success

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 4:00am
Over the first 98 years of the WIAA state boys basketball tournament, Madison schools have won 13 championships and at least one per decade — except for the turbulent 1960s — since Madison Cen…

WIAA state boys basketball: Tom Oates' 20 favorite WIAA state boys tournament memories

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 4:00am
Wisconsin’s rich WIAA hoops legacy has created special memories for all who have watched. Here’s one man’s list of top tournament moments.

Spieth goes overtime to win another PGA Tour event

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 2:02am
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Spieth's short game was as exquisite as ever. It only figures he would win the Valspar Championship with a long putt.

Harvick heads to California looking for West Coast sweep

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 2:00am
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — When NASCAR headed west two weeks ago, it seemed implausible that one driver could sweep the three-race swing. Three different style race tracks, teams worn down from tr…

Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt: Baseball clock 'makes me cringe'

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:59am
The slow pace of a baseball game, one of the charming elements of what was once America's pastime, seems to have become a problem. Personally, I question whether it is a real problem.

Somehow, Heat still have a shot at the East playoffs

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:56am
MIAMI (AP) — Here are some key members of the current Miami Heat rotation: A center who resuscitated his career in Lebanon, a forward who was playing for a bad team in China a few weeks ago, a…

Top-ranked Kentucky nonchalant about No. 1 NCAA seeding

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:40am
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The most drama for Kentucky players during a gathering at John Calipari's house for Sunday night's NCAA Tournament selection show was finding a comfortable resting spot.

Shockers could finally get shot at Kansas in NCAA Tourney

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:35am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall may finally get his wish.

Names, teams and matchups to watch in the NCAA Tournament

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:32am
March Madness can feel a bit like sensory overload. Games are happening at sites all over the country, often several at a time, and keeping track of everything can be nearly impossible.

NCAA hoping new travel policy will help avoid problems

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:26am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is hoping a new travel policy takes the air out of tournament complaints.

Wildcats not the only team with talent heading into NCAAs

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 1:12am
At Kentucky these days, it's a bigger surprise when a player sticks around than when he leaves.

DeMaurice Smith re-elected NFLPA executive director

Mon, 03/16/2015 - 12:18am
DeMaurice Smith retained his position as executive director of the NFL players' union in voting Sunday by 32 player representatives.

Hawks hold off Lakers 91-86

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 11:12pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Schroder had 24 points and 10 assists, Al Horford scored 21 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 91-86 on Sunday night.

Bledsoe just misses triple-double, Suns beat Knicks 102-89

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 10:31pm
PHOENIX (AP) — Eric Bledsoe fell a rebound shy of a triple-double and the Phoenix Suns overcame a sluggish first half to beat the New York Knicks102-89 on Sunday night.

To NCAA selection committee, top leagues' teams look good

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 10:28pm
The NCAA Tournament selection committee's members don't realize how many teams from each conference made the field until they see the graphic on TV after the bracket announcement.

Tom Oates: Badgers enter tournament on a mission

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 10:14pm
CHICAGO — After the University of Wisconsin was awarded the No. 1 seed in the West regional of the NCAA men's basketball tournament Sunday, the Badgers watched with bemusement as their potenti…

COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Kohlwey, Eagles open season with split

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 10:08pm
AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Taylor Kohlwey and the UW-La Crosse baseball team kicked off the season with a bang.

Holtby makes 32 saves, Capitals slow surging Bruins 2-0

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:30pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — Braden Holtby made 32 saves for his eighth shutout of the season, Nicklas Backstrom became Washington's career assists leader, and the Capitals cooled the surging Boston Brui…

Ryan scores shootout winner, Senators edge Flyers 2-1

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 9:13pm
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Bobby Ryan scored the shootout winner and Andrew Hammond stopped 27 shots to improve to 10-0-1 to start his NHL career, lifting the Ottawa Senators past the Philadelphia…

Leonard, Spurs roll past Timberwolves 123-97

Sun, 03/15/2015 - 8:52pm
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs lost Manu Ginobili to a sprained right ankle in the third quarter of a 123-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

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