Marquette moves into Big East semifinals

Darius Johnson-Odom hit 5 three-pointers and finished with a career high 24 points to lead the Marquette Golden Eagles to a 80-76 win over 4th-seeded Villanova in the Big East Tournament this afternoon. Senior Lazar Hayward added 20 points as the Golden Eagles (22-10) move into tomorrow night's Big East semi-finals against 8th ...

Wisconsin’s Patrick to coach USHL’s Muskegon franchise

Wisconsin men's hockey assistant coach Kevin Patrick has been named head coach of the new Muskegon USHL team that will begin play in the 2010-11 season. Patrick will finish out the season with the Badgers, where he has spent the last five seasons as one of Mike Eaves assistants.  In his ...

Favor-Hamilton honored by high school federation

Former Stevens Point high school standout Suzy Favor-Hamilton headlines the 2010 class of the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame.  Favor-Hamilton becomes the first female athlete from Wisconsin to enter the Hall.  She is one of the greatest distance runners in U.S. history, from her 11 WIAA ...

St. Norbert College moves into NCAA hockey quarterfinals

The St. Norbert College men's hockey team moved into the NCAA Division 3 quarterfinals, beating Adrian College 4-3 on Wednesday night.  The Green Knights entered as the top seed in the West Region and will now face Gustavus Adolphus in Saturday's quarterfinals.  St. Norbert College is vying for their 6th appearance in ...

West Virginia was right to 'bank' its hopes on Butler

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:11:34 EST

Da'Sean Butler banked in a three as time expired that gave WVU a 54-51 win over Cincinnati and capped a wild day. Stewart Mandel says the Mountaineers have a shot at a No. 1 seed.

ND a lock; UAB, Memphis, ASU out

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:07:13 EST

Make it six straight for the Irish. Notre Dame topped Pitt 50-45 and erased any question about its NCAA tourney worthiness. Andy Glockner updates the cases for other bubble teams.

Joe Lemire: Spring Postcard: Retooled Red Sox looking for balanced approach

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:39:09 EST

The Red Sox have turned their focus from offense to defense. Run prevention is Boston's latest approach, and Joe Lemire discovers a team well-equipped to carry out this philosophy.

Sources: Tiger likely to make return at Masters

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:17:54 EST

Vikes make pitch to Tomlinson; no deal reached

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:36:58 EST

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- LaDainian Tomlinson visited the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday to discuss joining Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

Calhoun intends to sign new contract with UConn

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:55:23 EST

STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun says he intends to sign a new contract.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Olsen dead at age 69

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:03:32 EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.

Birdies give Schwartzel lead at Doral

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:17:54 EST

Magic whip Bulls for 7th straight

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:17:54 EST

ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) Dwight Howard insists he didn't intend to hurt Derrick Rose . He was just protecting the basket.

Clark found guilty in slaying of Broncos' Williams

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:32:26 EST

DENVER (AP) -- Suspected gang member Willie Clark has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.