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After making the Final Four last season, the University of Wisconsin volleyball team opened as the No. 3 team in the country. In the first coaches poll of the season, released Monday, the Badgers are ranked behind Texas and Nebraska. The Longhorns beat Wisconsin 3-1 in the semifinals last season before sweeping Nebraska for the…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — This was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major League Baseball’s smallest market. It hasn’t happened. LISTEN: Brewers-Cardinals pregame on WKTY begins Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. Tune in on 96.7 FM / 580 AM…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have finally assembled a proven group of cornerbacks, after a series of setbacks. Stephon Gilmore was the latest and biggest catch. “A lot of guys came up to me already, asking me for pointers and stuff,” Gilmore said. “I’m here to help whoever try to get better. Whatever…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said the back surgery that Christian Yelich underwent Friday should enable the 2018 NL MVP to be ready for the start of the 2025 season. “By doing this sooner, it does allow him to hopefully be ready for opening day next year,” Arnold said…

DENVER (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton isn’t ready to name rookie quarterback Bo Nix his starter just yet. It sure seems it’s just a matter of time, though. “Well listen, he’s played well. I’m not announcing any starting quarterback tonight,” Payton said after Nix made another strong case for the gig when he…

First the Milwaukee Brewers split a four-game series with the LA Dodgers, who had the best record in the Majors halfway through the series. Then, over the weekend, the Brewers swept the Cleveland Guardians — all three games by two runs. Cleveland took that best record in baseball mantle from LA last week but relinquished…

CHICAGO (AP) — Wrigley Field will host two college hockey doubleheaders in January after the NHL’s Winter Classic is played there, the Big Ten and Chicago Cubs announced Thursday. “The Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series” will feature three men’s games and one women’s game. The Chicago Blackhawks will play the St. Louis Blues at…

A 14-inning marathon for the Northwoods League World Series championship ended in defeat Thursday for the La Crosse Loggers baseball team. A one-out, sacrifice fly to center field in the bottom of 14 gave Kalamazoo the 7-6 win — the Growlers second title in the past two years. The Loggers were looking for their first…

The first annual Big River Rally in La Crosse happens Friday and Saturday at the Southside Festgrounds. Saturday’s entertainment includes multiple shows from stunt bike rider Bill Dixon. Dixon, who has over 20 years pro experience, told Rock Mornings on 95.7 the Rock that he’s been riding and showing off since he was 4 years old but, also, he’s had the…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Perhaps the biggest addition for any contender around the MLB trade deadline came when the Milwaukee Brewers welcomed back their own star closer from the injured list. LISTEN: Bob Uecker on the call Friday for Guardians-Brewers. Pregame on WKTY begins at 6:35 p.m. Tune in on 96.7 FM / 580 AM  Devin…