No. 3 Illinois offense will be put to test vs. No. 16 Texas Tech

No. 3 Illinois offense will be put to test vs. No. 16 Texas Tech

(Photo credit: Ron Johnson) Third-ranked Illinois won its first two games by an average of 58.5 points, while No. 16 Texas Tech coasted...

Packers RB Josh Jacobs needs surgery; IR possible

Packers RB Josh Jacobs needs surgery; IR possible

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch) Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces another absence after fracturing his right ring finger...

Rams WR Puka Nacua likely headed to IR

Rams WR Puka Nacua likely headed to IR

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke) Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that receiver Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on injured...

Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota

Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster) Cincinnati first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun likes what he sees from his team, however he knows the Bearcats...

NBA roundup: Austin Reaves (43 points) steps up as Lakers down Pistons

NBA roundup: Austin Reaves (43 points) steps up as Lakers down Pistons

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez) Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, without injured star Luka Doncic,...

Paul George, Jayson Tatum power Celtics past Bucks

Paul George, Jayson Tatum power Celtics past Bucks

(Photo credit: Michael McLoone) Paul George scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 21 as the Boston Celtics overcame a slow start...

Road-perfect Grizzlies visit short-handed Raptors

Road-perfect Grizzlies visit short-handed Raptors

(Photo credit: Petre Thomas) In an inconsistent start to the season, the Memphis Grizzlies have had trouble defending their home...

Rockets try to halt skid against surging Nuggets

Rockets try to halt skid against surging Nuggets

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina) The Houston Rockets entered the season with championship expectations, but consecutive losses have...

Packers pick off Drake Maye 3 times, offense hums in win over Patriots

Packers pick off Drake Maye 3 times, offense hums in win over Patriots

(Photo credit: Eric Canha) Jordan Love completed 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns, and Christian Watson had a career-high...

NFL roundup: Bengals rout Falcons in Madrid, tie AFC North lead

NFL roundup: Bengals rout Falcons in Madrid, tie AFC North lead

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee) Joe Burrow completed 24 of 29 passes for 271 yards and three touchdowns to help the Cincinnati Bengals...

No. 21 USC braces for challenge from highly regarded Wichita State

No. 21 USC braces for challenge from highly regarded Wichita State

(Photo credit: David Banks) The Lake Tahoe area will host an early-season opportunity for a signature win when Wichita State and...

Ryan Hopkins throws 3 TDs in first start as Wisconsin beats Rutgers

Ryan Hopkins throws 3 TDs in first start as Wisconsin beats Rutgers

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch) True freshman Ryan Hopkins passed for 241 yards and three touchdowns in his first start as Wisconsin...

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics into rematch with Bucks

Jayson Tatum leads Celtics into rematch with Bucks

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon) Everybody in the basketball world knows Jayson Tatum can score. But it is his work on the defensive...

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic stays hot with 53 points in Lakers' win

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic stays hot with 53 points in Lakers' win

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez) Luka Doncic scored a season-high 53 points and Austin Reaves added 25 as the Los Angeles Lakers extended...

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

Raptors come back to beat Bucks in NBA Cup game

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu) The short-handed Toronto Raptors came from as many as 15 points down to top the host Milwaukee Bucks 121-107...

Marquette overwhelms Detroit Mercy, wins by more than 60

Marquette overwhelms Detroit Mercy, wins by more than 60

(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman) Marquette forced 20 turnovers and held Detroit Mercy to 13 points in the second half to cruise to a...

Wisconsin uses balanced attack to turn back Delaware

Wisconsin uses balanced attack to turn back Delaware

(Photo credit: Mark Hoffman) Braeden Carrington and Owen Foxwell scored 16 points each, and Hofstra transfer Victory Onuetu added...

Jayson Tatum nets 34; Celtics thrash anemic Hornets

Jayson Tatum nets 34; Celtics thrash anemic Hornets

(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon) Well-rested Jayson Tatum tallied 34 points in a stellar outing as the Boston Celtics blew out the host...

US measles death toll rises to eight

US measles death toll rises to eight

An infant has died in Wisconsin as the country battles its deadliest outbreak in decades ...

Patriots, Packers ride strong momentum into faceoff

Patriots, Packers ride strong momentum into faceoff

(Photo credit: Rich Storry) Playing sound pass defense will be at the top of the to-do list for the New England Patriots when they...

Panthers bank on changes netting big results vs. Broncos

Panthers bank on changes netting big results vs. Broncos

(Photo credit: Tork Mason) The Carolina Panthers made changes after surrendering 70 points in a five-day span, knowing there is no...

Reports: Dodgers to part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates

Reports: Dodgers to part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire) The Los Angeles Dodgers will part ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates, multiple outlets reported...

Marquette's Joshua Clark looks to build on big opener vs. Detroit Mercy

Marquette's Joshua Clark looks to build on big opener vs. Detroit Mercy

(Photo credit: Jovanny Hernandez) Joshua Clark is not a starter for Marquette. Yet. The 7-foot-1 redshirt sophomore, who came off...

Wisconsin eyes room for improvement in encounter vs. Delaware

Wisconsin eyes room for improvement in encounter vs. Delaware

(Photo credit: Craig Strobeck) Wisconsin will look to improve after an inconsistent opening victory when it hosts Delaware in a non-conference...

Luka Doncic, Lakers seek revenge against Trail Blazers

Luka Doncic, Lakers seek revenge against Trail Blazers

(Photo credit: Ed Szczepanski) The Los Angeles Lakers will try to extend their three-game winning streak and avenge an early-season...

Cincinnati pulls away from pesky Green Bay in second half

Cincinnati pulls away from pesky Green Bay in second half

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster) Myles Colvin scored 31 points and Amani Lyles added 14 as host Cincinnati defeated Green Bay 81-64 Thursday....

Bucks try to steady season in NBA Cup clash with Raptors

Bucks try to steady season in NBA Cup clash with Raptors

(Photo credit: Eric Canha) The Milwaukee Bucks will look for a little extra motivation to get their season back on track when they...

Depth paying dividends as Celtics open 4-game trip vs. Hornets

Depth paying dividends as Celtics open 4-game trip vs. Hornets

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina) The Boston Celtics have uncovered various good responses so far this season even when they haven't...

Bill Belichick leads 5 Hall of Fame coaching nominees

Bill Belichick leads 5 Hall of Fame coaching nominees

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch) Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick leads the five coaching nominees still under...

Potential frontcourt duel on tap as Heat visit Warriors

Potential frontcourt duel on tap as Heat visit Warriors

(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn) Another chapter in the rivalry between Draymond Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo is scheduled to be...

Cincinnati on quest for improvement against Green Bay

Cincinnati on quest for improvement against Green Bay

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster) Jerrod Calhoun was happy for a win in his first game as the head coach at Cincinnati on Monday, but...

NBA roundup: Spurs edge Mavs behind Victor Wembanyama's 52 and 24

NBA roundup: Spurs edge Mavs behind Victor Wembanyama's 52 and 24

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn) Victor Wembanyama sank the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left for the last of his career-best...

Bucks erase 22-point deficit, but Celtics recover for victory

Bucks erase 22-point deficit, but Celtics recover for victory

(Photo credit: Eric Canha) Paul George scored 25 points and Derrick White added 24 to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-102 victory...

Panthers hoping for positive outing against Broncos following changes

Panthers hoping for positive outing against Broncos following changes

(Photo credit: Tork Mason) With the desire to see better results defensively, the Carolina Panthers have made changes after surrendering...

Patriots, Packers each riding strong momentum into face-off

Patriots, Packers each riding strong momentum into face-off

(Photo credit: Rich Storry) Playing sound pass defense will be at the top of the to-do list for the New England Patriots when they...

Farm to School program supports food access, local WI farmers

Farm to School program supports food access, local WI farmers

A new Farm to School initiative aims to help address gaps in access to fresh, nutritious food for Milwaukee students by bringing locally...

Gen Z, Millennials and the midterms: A political changing of the guard

Gen Z, Millennials and the midterms: A political changing of the guard

Nearly a week after the midterm elections, political analysts are still weighing what the results could mean for the future of American...

WI Democrats' election wins could shift state energy policy

 WI Democrats' election wins could shift state energy policy

Rising utility bills, gas prices and concerns about climate change helped shape the midterm elections, according to environmental advocates...

Packers RB Josh Jacobs to miss time due to surgery on broken finger

Packers RB Josh Jacobs to miss time due to surgery on broken finger

Length of absence to be determined Mike Spofford GREEN BAY Packers running backJosh Jacobsneeds surgery on the finger he fractured...

Long march for field goal proved valuable for Packers

Long march for field goal proved valuable for Packers

Starting from own 2-yard line and getting points extended early lead over Patriots GREEN BAY A possession that produces a field goal...

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Surging Knicks host Bucks amid historic slide
Surging Knicks host Bucks amid historic slide

(Photo credit: David Richard) The Milwaukee Bucks are enduring one of the worst starts in franchise history as they navigate their...


No. 3 Illinois offense will be put to test vs. No. 16 Texas Tech
No. 3 Illinois offense will be put to test vs. No. 16 Texas Tech

(Photo credit: Ron Johnson) Third-ranked Illinois won its first two games by an average of 58.5 points, while No. 16 Texas Tech coasted...


Packers RB Josh Jacobs needs surgery; IR possible
Packers RB Josh Jacobs needs surgery; IR possible

(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch) Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs faces another absence after fracturing his right ring finger...


Rams WR Puka Nacua likely headed to IR
Rams WR Puka Nacua likely headed to IR

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke) Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said Monday that receiver Puka Nacua is likely to be placed on injured...


Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota
Cincinnati braves for tough task vs. Minnesota

(Photo credit: Aaron Doster) Cincinnati first-year coach Jerrod Calhoun likes what he sees from his team, however he knows the Bearcats...


NBA roundup: Austin Reaves (43 points) steps up as Lakers down Pistons
NBA roundup: Austin Reaves (43 points) steps up as Lakers down Pistons

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez) Austin Reaves had a season-best 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers, without injured star Luka Doncic,...