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UConn, Notre Dame to face off in NCAA championship

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 11:11pm
UConn beat Maryland 81-58 Sunday in the NCAA women's basketball Final Four, leaving the Huskies one win away from a third straight national championship. UConn, the overall top seed in the tournament, will face Notre Dame for the title Tuesday night in a rematch of last season's championship game.

Giants hero Bumgarner ready for new season

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 5:32pm
It doesn't matter the sport, it's a well-worn stereotype. The successful, multi-million dollar athlete who lives life in the fast lane. A life of glamor, beauty and the brashest of bling. But Madison Bumgarner is different.

Kentucky vs. Wisconsin nets biggest Final Four ratings in 22 years

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 12:41pm
Kentucky's perfect season came to an end on Saturday night, but the TV ratings for its contested Final Four match-up with Wisconsin were pretty flawless. Turner Sports' coverage of Saturday's NCAA Tournament National Semifinal between the two schools ...

Hot mic catches player's racial slur

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 10:54am
A University of Kentucky basketball player is apologizing for the "poor choice of words" he muttered under his breath following the team's stunning loss to Wisconsin on Saturday. As a deflated panel of Wildcats fielded a reporter's question about Wis...

Wisconsin 71, Kentucky 64

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 7:00am
INDIANAPOLIS -- Frank Kaminsky scored 20 points and Sam Dekker added 16 as third-ranked Wisconsin stunned No. 1-ranked and previously unbeaten Kemtucky 71-64 on Saturday night in an NCAA Tournament semifinal in Lucas Oil Stadium. Wisconsin ...

Izzo credits Duke, laments end of smash-mouth strategy

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 6:53am
INDIANAPOLIS - Tom Izzo watched the tape, and the plan was evident. Michigan State needed to slow down Jahlil Okafor and hope for the best. Hold him under 20, Izzo thought, and we'll have a chance. He was wrong. But Duke's national player o...

Iran to ease ban on women at sports events

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 3:38am
Since 1979, Iranian women have been barred attending most sports events involving men. But the situation appears set to improve after a top Iranian sports official said the ban will be lifted for some events.

Wisconsin, Duke to play for national title

Sun, 04/05/2015 - 3:00am
38 and home. The Kentucky Wildcats' bid for perfection ended Saturday night at the hands of the Wisconsin Badgers, who rallied for a tough 71-64 victory in the NCAA men's basketball Final Four at Indianapolis. They will meet four-time national champ ...

Badgers-Wildcats: All tied up at halftime

Sat, 04/04/2015 - 9:08pm
After leading most of the first half, the Badgers and Wildcats are tied at halftime, 36-36. 

Minnesota's Pitino addresses job rumors

Sat, 04/04/2015 - 10:30am
Minnesota coach Richard Pitino sought to quell speculation about his commitment to the school after being linked to several job openings around the country during the past week. Pitino issued a statement Friday saying that he is happy at Mi...

Kentucky's Calipari, Wisconsin's Kaminsky named coach, player of year

Sat, 04/04/2015 - 10:25am
Kentucky coach John Calipari and Wisconsin center Frank Kaminsky were named college basketball coach and player of the year Friday in voting announced by The Associated Press. At 38-0, Calipari's team is the first in 24 years to reach the F...

Final Four: Kentucky aims to finish job

Sat, 04/04/2015 - 10:15am
INDIANAPOLIS -- Kentucky took the court at Lucas Oil Stadium last on Friday, and the Wildcats are the overwhelming favorite to be the only team left standing when the Final Four ends Monday. "We're concerned about us, to be honest with you,...

Twins starter Santana suspended 80 games

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 11:07pm
Minnesota was dealt a blow just days for its season opener when Major League Baseball suspended pitcher Ervin Santana for 80 games without pay after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Final Four tickets still available

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 10:35pm
If you're still interested in cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers in person, there is good news: Tickets are still available.

Final Four divides Whitefish Bay family

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 4:38pm
Nowhere will Saturday's matchup between Wisconsin and Kentucky be more closely watched than at the Wilson home in Whitefish Bay.

Miller Park field is ready for Opening Day

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 3:39pm
The grounds crew at Miller Park is stepping up to the plate before the boys of summer return to Milwaukee.

Tiger Woods says he's playing in Masters

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 2:53pm
After a two-month layoff, Tiger Woods announced on Friday that he would be playing in the Masters Tournament.

Frank Kaminsky named AP player of the year

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 12:53pm
Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky is the runaway choice as The Associated Press' player of the year.

Williams outlasts Halep in Miami thriller

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 11:44am
Serena Williams' semifinal clash with Simona Halep at the Miami Open was billed as a blockbuster.

Rangers wrap up division title with win

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 10:41am
For the New York Rangers, winning a Metropolitan Division title, as they did Thursday night, is nice. But their sights are clearly set on bigger goals.

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