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Nigel Hayes says Badgers discussed boycotting game to protest NCAA compensation
Nigel Hayes said recently that his 2016 Wisconsin men’s basketball team had considered boycotting an NCAA game, USA Today reported. The boycott was to be in protest of the NCAA…
Read MoreNFL eliminating "running starts" at kickoffs
Instead of eliminating kickoffs, the NFL looks to be changing the rules beginning in 2018. The league will likely eliminate running starts for the kicking team, along with only allowing…
Read MoreAuthorities: Slaying possibly linked to killing of ex-Packer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man whose bullet-riddled body was found dumped along a rural road in Alabama apparently was killed in retaliation for the slaying of a former Green…
Read MoreStudy: Diversity remains low in sports news departments
The number of jobs held by people of color and women in sports departments at newspapers and websites has improved slightly but remains low, with most positions dominated by white…
Read MoreBauer: Pitchers should be able to use substances on ball
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer believes baseball should allow pitchers to use sticky substances on the ball during games. The present rules that ban pitchers from doing…
Read MoreUnsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance against NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL players’ union says former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid filed a grievance against the league, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result…
Read MorePrunty still interim, but Bucks eying Buldenhozer
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t told interim coach Joe Prunty he won’t be hired full time but the rumors are swirling on who the team is interested in. Atlanta Hawks coach…
Read MoreJeffers ends Reds comeback, saves Brewers
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Braun hit a tiebreaking double and Travis Shaw ended his deep slump with a two-run homer Tuesday night, powering Milwaukee to a 7-6 victory over the…
Read MoreWhiff of offense: Strikeouts top hits in month for 1st time
NEW YORK (AP) — Strikeouts exceeded hits during a full calendar month for the first time in the Major League Baseball history. There were 6,656 strikeouts and 6,360 hits in…
Read MoreCoulee Region Chill sold, moving to Chippewa Falls
The Coulee Region Chill have been sold and are moving to Chippewa Falls. The NAHL announced the news Monday. The Chill will be renamed the Chippewa Steel and begin playing…
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