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Associated Press sports writer for the state of Wisconsin

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Elimination of April transfer portal window could cause return of traditional spring football games The disappearance of the spring transfer portal window offers the opportunity for a reappearance of spring football games in campuses across the country.

Elimination of second transfer portal window creates opportunity for re-emergence of traditional spring football games shorturl.at/8M6Nb

05.03.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawks beat slumping Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight and climb above .500 Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 131-113 to win their fifth straight game and move above .500 for the first time since December.

Atlanta #Hawks beat slumping #Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight and climb above .500 tinyurl.com/yrp4kteu

05.03.2026 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

End of 3rd: #Hawks 98, #Bucks 89. Onyeka Okungwu 19, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 16 for Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo 19 for Bucks.

05.03.2026 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Half: #Bucks 71, #Hawks 66. Bucks shooting 62.2 percent, Hawks 60 percent. Giannis Antetokounmpo 16 points for Bucks. Ousmane Dieng, Bobby Portis 10 each. Jalen Johnson 12, Onyeka Okongwu 11, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 10 for Hawks.

05.03.2026 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Both teams now shooting over 60 percent

05.03.2026 03:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The #Hawks are shooting 16 of 20 in 2nd quarter and have tied #Bucks at 63-all. Hawks had trailed by as many as 16.

05.03.2026 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

End of 1st: #Bucks 38, #Hawks 25. Bucks shooting 16 of 22 overall and 6 of 9 on 3's. Ousmane Dieng and Giannis Antetokounmpo 10 points each for Bucks. Onyeka Okongwu 9 points for Hawks.

05.03.2026 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kyle Kuzma enters for #Bucks with 5:23 left in 1st quarter. He was benched for the Bucks' entire Monday night loss to the Celtics.

05.03.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and Illinois beat Wisconsin 82-70 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat #Wisconsin #Badgers 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament shorturl.at/LY7zp

05.03.2026 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clemson hires former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is moving into the same role at the college ranks with Clemson.

Former #Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia takes similar role at #Clemson tinyurl.com/2p9trbdz

04.03.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, rookie Hugo GonzΓ‘lez had career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 108-81 to spoil Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return f...

Boston #Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from injury by trouncing #Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown shorturl.at/kAN8m

03.03.2026 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31 Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31 tinyurl.com/ms3y47ae

03.03.2026 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can't rush back from injuries at age 31 Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31 tinyurl.com/ms3y47ae

03.03.2026 05:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown Payton Pritchard scored 25 points, rookie Hugo GonzΓ‘lez had career highs of 18 points and 16 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 108-81 to spoil Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return f...

Boston #Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return from injury by trouncing #Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown shorturl.at/kAN8m

03.03.2026 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

End of 3rd: #Celtics 83, #Bucks 65. Celtics have led by as many as 24. Hugo GonzΓ‘lez 15 points and 12 rebounds (both career highs) for Celtics. Derrick White also has 15. Giannis Antetokounmpo 19 points, 11 rebounds for Bucks.

03.03.2026 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder.

It’s an OPS world in today’s major leagues with batting average in the background tinyurl.com/2mj9cj4f

03.03.2026 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And now he has his 11th rebound to match his career high.

03.03.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugo GonzΓ‘lez has a career-high 15 points for #Celtics. His 10 rebounds are one off his career high. #Bucks trail 74-50 midway through 3rd quarter.

03.03.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Half: #Celtics 57, #Bucks 43. Payton Pritchard and Derrick White 11 points and Hugo Gonzlez 10 for Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo 12 points, 7 rebounds in 14 minutes for Bucks. Ousmane Dieng 11 points. Ryan Rollins, AJ Green and Cam Thomas scoreless. Kyle Kuzma hasn't played.

03.03.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

End of 1st: #Celtics 30, #Bucks 20. Celtics outscored Bucks 16-5 over last 5 minutes. Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Derrick White 5 points each for Celtics. Ousmane Dieng 8 points for Bucks.

03.03.2026 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo returns after missing 15 games with calf strain Giannis Antetokounmpo is back for the Milwaukee Bucks after a calf strain that forced the two-time MVP to miss 15 games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns after missing #Bucks' last 15 games with calf strain shorturl.at/hynww

02.03.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bucks say Antetokounmpo is questionable for Celtics game as he seeks to return from calf strain Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the verge of returning from a calf strain that has caused the two-time MVP to miss the Milwaukee Bucks’ last 15 games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears on the verge of returning from calf strain. #Bucks list him as questionable for tonight's game with #Celtics tinyurl.com/ms3y47ae

02.03.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Olympic hero Jack Hughes keeps waiting for life to return to normal. It didn't happen in Pittsburgh Jack Hughes is still riding the emotional wave from his overtime goal that won Olympic gold for the United States.

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27.02.2026 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first US Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980 happens without needing a 'Miracle' Mike Eruzione and Dave Christian from the 1980 β€œMiracle on Ice” team watched live in person in Milan as the U.S. joined them as Olympic gold medalists.

The first US Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980 happens without needing a β€˜Miracle’ tinyurl.com/ystppvr4

23.02.2026 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There were cheers across the country, after US men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980 The U.S. men’s hockey team wins Olympic gold with an overtime victory over Canada, and fans across the country erupt.

There were cheers across the country, after US men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980 rb.gy/rpyahg

23.02.2026 00:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boyd and Winter lead No. 24 Wisconsin past Iowa, 84-71 Nick Boyd scored 27 points and Nolan Winter added 18 as No. 24 Wisconsin pulled away late for an 84-71 victory over Iowa.

Boyd and Winter lead No. 24 #Wisconsin #Badgers past Iowa, 84-71 shorturl.at/hkEhw

23.02.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Raptors beat Bucks 122-94 and end Milwaukee's 3-game win streak Immanuel Quickley scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped the Milwaukee Bucks’ three-game win streak with a 122-94 victory.

Toronto #Raptors win 122-94 at Milwaukee to snap #Bucks' 3-game win streak shorturl.at/OFxih

22.02.2026 23:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live updates: 2026 Winter Olympics to close with US-Canada hockey final and three other gold medals It's the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics, and the Games will end with one of its most anticipated events: when the United States and Canada face off for the gold medal in men’s hockey.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics come to a close with a ceremony honoring the athletes and the host city. Follow along with AP’s live coverage for highlights, performances and the final extinguishing of the Olympic flame.

22.02.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A record-setting Winter Olympics: 6 golds and 17 medals for the US in women's events set marks Women are powering Team USA’s medal surge at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and they are setting records along the way.

A record-setting Winter Olympics: 6 golds and 17 medals for the US in women's events set marks

apnews.com/article/olym...

21.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nolte wins Olympic bobsled gold, Humphries Armbruster wins 6th medal, Meyers Taylor mulls her future Laura Nolte has won Olympic gold again in two-woman bobsled, and Kaillie Humphries Armbruster has earned a history-tying sixth Olympic medal.

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Nolte wins Olympic bobsled gold, Humphries Armbruster wins 6th medal, Meyers Taylor mulls her future. An amazing night in women's sliding, and maybe a historic one, too.

21.02.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0