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UW-L's Pronschinske named D3Baseball Midwest Region pitcher of year
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Zach Pronschinske was named the D3Baseball.com Midwest Region pitcher of the year. The junior, who was also the WIAC pitcher of the year, finished the…
Read MoreAt track and field National Championships, UW-L men sending multiple athletes to finals
Geneva, Ohio — Competing at the Division III track and field National Championships, the UW-La Crosse men are sending multiple relays and athletes onto Saturday’s finals. UWL’s 400 and 1,600-meter…
Read MoreMIAC ousts original member St. Thomas for being too strong
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has decided to oust St. Thomas, the largest school in the NCAA Division III league and the most successful in recent years in sports. The…
Read MoreMarquette, Wojciechowski agree to new 5-year contract
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette has announced a new five-year contract for coach Steve Wojciechowski that runs through the 2023-24 season. Wojciechowski led the Golden Eagles to a pair of NCAA…
Read More2 Iowa tight ends likely to go in 1st round of NFL draft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Talk about a culture change. Not long ago, drafting a tight end in the first round was taboo for NFL teams. On Thursday night, two might…
Read More7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason
The week started with nine of the 14 Big Ten teams coming out of spring practices planning to continue quarterback auditions in August. The number was down to seven by…
Read MoreProud pop: Wisconsin's Dick Bennett beams as son leads Virginia to title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dick Bennett has a difficult time watching his son, Tony, coach Virginia. He rarely attends games. “I’m not a model of decorum or poise,” said Dick Bennett,…
Read MoreVirginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title
Virginia won the first men’s basketball championship in school history, getting a career-high 27 points from De’Andre Hunter and clutch play from Kyle Guy to beat Texas Tech 85-77 in…
Read More1st-timers Texas Tech and Virginia face off for NCAA title
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For Virginia and Texas Tech, doing something that had never been done before took hard work, dedication, determination — and vision. The Cavaliers and Red Raiders meet…
Read MoreA guide to the teams, players and coaches at the Final Four
The NCAA Tournament needed a little time to warm up. There were a few upsets, some close games and breakout performances, but not the usual wow factor we expect in…
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