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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has hired Oregon State's Mike Riley as its new football coach, replacing the fired Bo Pelini.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After working though a buyout issue, Jim McElwain is leaving Colorado State to become Florida's next head coach.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was suspended without pay for four games Thursday for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will consider several changes Thursday that the Chicago Cubs made to their Wrigley Field renovation plan in exchange for possible federal tax…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — A one-time University of Miami running back has donated $1.5 million to the school, the largest gift made to the Hurricanes from one of its former athletes.

SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) — Ross Fisher opened the 2015 European Tour season with a 6-under 66 to lead the Nedbank Golf Challenge after Thursday's first round.

UW on Saturday faces an Ohio State defensive line with more talent than almost any in the country, led by Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Bosa.

The fourth-seeded Badgers know they won't sneak up on opponents this time around.

Marquette will face Illinois State, and UW will play Western Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday at the UW Field House. The winners will meet on Friday for a spot in th…

LONDON (AP) — A revised bidding process. A flexible sports program. More affordable games. Creation of an Olympic television channel.

The Badgers open the Big Ten season vs. Penn State Friday night at the Kohl Center.

UW hopes to build on its first victory of the season when Penn State visits this weekend.

Coaches and players say the old stereotype of walk-ons as tackling dummies used to help their more highly recruited teammates prepare for games is far from reality.

Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst and Bielema crossed paths while both were working for the University of Wisconsin.

Athleticism tops precision in showdown as No. 4 Duke tops No. 2 UW 80-70.

Freshman guard Tyus Jones scores 22 points as the Blue Devils end the Badgers’ streak of 23 consecutive victories in regular-season non-conference games.

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