TOKYO (AP) — The aquatics arena near Tokyo Bay is an impressive structure indeed, the shimmering blue water of its two pools surrounded on three sides by towering rows of seats that, in a normal Olympic year, would've been packed with some…
Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin sparked a lot of debates this week when he said that players who don’t get vaccinated aren’t doing everything they can to win a championship. Irvin said he’s fine with people arguing about that, but…
Jul. 23—A pair of local golfers finished in the top 10 at the Wisconsin Amateur Championship on Thursday in Brookfield. Eau Claire's Matt Tolan came in seventh at the state's top amateur tournament, and Chippewa Falls' Thomas Longbella was right behind in…
Jul. 23—The pursuit of a Legion baseball state tournament berth is still alive for one local squad, while it came to an end Thursday for another. Chippewa Falls Post 77 advanced to the championship round at a 19U regional in Superior on…
Jul. 23—The Eau Claire Express were quiet in their return from the All-Star break. Eau Claire mustered three hits in a 4-1 defeat at Mankato on Thursday in the first action since a three-day rest for the All-Star festivities. MoonDogs pitcher Jarret…
Jul. 23—Over the course of about 24 hours, the term "superconference" became a hot topic in college football. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle on Wednesday, Big 12 originals Oklahoma and Texas have inquired about joining the Southeastern Conference —…
Jul. 23—Since the end of the KHSAA-mandated dead period two weeks ago, the Daviess County High School football team has been hard at work. The Panthers, following last season's 3-5 campaign, couldn't wait to get started this summer. "It just feels great…
Chelsea players celebrate with the FA Women's Super League trophy after clinching the title at Kingsmeadow, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021 - PA Defending champions Chelsea face a trip to rivals Arsenal on the opening weekend of the 2021/22 Women’s…
TOKYO (AP) — Some Russian athletes were denied places on the country’s Olympic team of 335 athletes for the Tokyo Games because they are under suspicion of doping. The World Anti-Doping Agency said Friday it intervened to stop several Russians from competing…
Jul. 23—Stratham's Ben Malgeri signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers after being selected 525th overall in the 18th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Northeastern University announced on Thursday. Malgeri hit five homers in the 2021 CAA Tournament, won by the…