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Ernie Banks' family, caretaker in estate spat

Tue, 02/17/2015 - 1:04am
A caretaker for baseball legend Ernie Banks coerced him into signing a new will before his death, leaving all his assets to her, the Hall of Famer's family says. The renowned Chicago Cub died of a heart attack last month at age 83. His death certific...

Kenyan runner crawls across marathon finish line

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 11:37pm
Lifelong runner and Austin Marathon race director John Conley has been a part of many races, but none of the finishes he's been a part of quite compare to what he saw Sunday in Texas. "What we saw was a champion," Conley said. "The toughest person on...

Brandon Bostick says his career in Green Bay is over

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 10:06pm
Failing to recover an onside kick did not necessarily cost the Packers the NFC Championship game, but it has led to a pair of men losing their jobs.

Flying skier Fannemel sets new world record

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 7:15pm
On the swoop of the Vikersundbakken hill ski jump, it was a case of anything you can do, I can do better.

Report: Bucks discuss parting ways with Larry Sanders

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 11:34am
ESPN.com reports that the Milwaukee Bucks and Larry Sanders have begun to discuss a breakup.

Scorpion sting delays Oregon State flight

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 8:34am
The Oregon State basketball team's trip home from Los Angeles was delayed Saturday night after a scorpion stung a woman aboard the commercial plane.

Westbrook scores 41, leads West to All-Star win

Mon, 02/16/2015 - 2:53am
NEW YORK -- A year ago, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was recovering from a third knee surgery in six months. On Sunday, he placed himself in the conversation with immortals Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan thanks t...

Badgers win 8th straight conference game

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 7:19pm
Frank Kaminsky started hot for Wisconsin, then Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes finished off Illinois.      Kaminsky had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the fifth-ranked Badgers won 68-49 on Sunday to clinch the best start in school history.

Sturgeon spearing season underway

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 6:50am
Despite frigid wind chills, spearers take to Lake Winnebago in search of a prehistoric fish.

Curry claims 3-point shootout title

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 2:32am
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made 13 shots in a row at one point, finished with 27 points in a terrific perimeter display and claimed the 3-point shootout Saturday night at the Barclays Center.

Rookie LaVine wins NBA dunk contest

Sun, 02/15/2015 - 1:29am
The Minnesota Timberwolves' Zach LaVine LaVine won the NBA's Slam Dunk contest by 18 points over Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo.

Marquette loses on road at Creighton

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 3:55pm
Will Artino scored 12 points and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds as Creighton held off Marquette in the final minutes for a 77-70 victory on Saturday.   

Usain Bolt to retire in 2017

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 10:28am
Usain Bolt will retire from athletics after the 2017 World Championships in London, he confirmed in an interview to a British tabloid published Saturday. The Jamaican sprint star -- who has won six Olympic gold medals and is the reigning world record ...

Wiggins lifts World team in Rising Stars Challenge

Sat, 02/14/2015 - 5:13am
NEW YORK -- Andrew Wiggins walked to the podium with a wide smile, World team coach Kenny Atkinson was in awe of the talent he had just coached to a 121-112 win over the U.S. team.

Area second-grader skis competitively with prosthetic arm

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 10:48pm
An area second-grader, who has dedication and determination beyond her years, is an inspiration to those around her.

Knicks owner on email: 'Tit for tat'

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:30pm
New York Knicks owner James Dolan said his vitriolic response to an email from an angry fan was "tit for tat" and he knows he should not have responded that way.

Anthony denies saving self for All-Star Game

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:27pm
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who is contemplating not playing the rest of the year, denied he sat out games just so he would be available for the All-Star Game.

MLB could alter strike zone to increase offense

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:26pm
Major League Baseball is considering shrinking the strike zone to help increase more offense, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

NFL files motion seeking access to Hardy's court file

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:23pm
The NFL filed a motion Friday to seek the court file of Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy as part of the investigation to determine whether he violated the league's personal-conduct policy.

Where's the World Cup TV war?

Fri, 02/13/2015 - 4:19pm
It's one of the biggest sporting events on the planet and in a growing market for new fans, football's global governing body has cut a media rights deal for the 2026 World Cup over a decade ahead of the tournament.

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