Toronto’s Jontay Porter given lifetime ban from NBA

The National Basketball Association on Wednesday announced it was issuing a lifetime ban to Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter following a probe into gambling allegations. What You Need To Know The NBA issued a lifetime ban to Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter after an investigation found that he bet on games and gave confidential information …

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Lakers rally past Bucks in 2OTs without LeBron James

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Staring at a double-digit deficit midway through the fourth quarter without LeBron James available, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers faced a clear choice. What You Need To Know Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of LeBron James and rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-124 Reaves had 29 points, 14 …

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Big Ten tourney live updates

Purdue basketball 67, Michigan State 62: Zach Edey postgame Purdue’s Zach Edey discusses Purdue’s Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over the Spartans. MINNEAPOLIS — Following a last-minute survival of Michigan State Friday afternoon, Top-seeded Purdue is back at Saturday in its quest to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champions. The fifth-seeded Wisconsin Badgers stand in …

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RFK Jr. talking to Aaron Rodgers about being presidential running mate

15 years worth of Aaron Rodgers photos in 2 minutes Check out 267 Aaron Rodgers photos in 127 seconds as photographed by Journal Sentinel photojournalist Mike De Sisti since 2008. Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has approached former Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers about …

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Zach Edey, Braden Smith lead Purdue basketball past rival Indiana

WEST LAFAYETTE — Saturday was a good day for Purdue basketball. Wisconsin got bludgeoned by Rutgers. Michigan State came back to beat Illinois. Then, the second-ranked Boilermakers spanked their rival 79-59 at Mackey Arena, completing the season sweep of Indiana. Related: When Purdue basketball needs a big shot, Boilermakers go to Lance Jones Women’s basketball: …

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Michigan State basketball falls 71-68 at Illinois: 3 quick takes

MSU basketball: Video analysis on the Spartans’ 71-68 loss at Illinois Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari analyze MSU’s 71-68 loss at Illinois on Thursday night. 1. MSU never should have needed that win at Illinois. But it did. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – That’s the sort of game …

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Former UW-La Crosse chancellor Joseph Gow says firing over adult films disregards his rights

Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow told WPR officials disregarded his rights to due process and freedom of expression when the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted Wednesday to fire him over his appearing in porn videos. The board unanimously voted to fire Gow on Wednesday for what Rothman called “abhorrent” actions. The …

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Who is Joe Gow, fired UW-La Crosse chancellor who made porn

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired by the UW Board of Regents in a closed-door meeting Wednesday night after revelations about his involvement in the adult film industry. Gow, 63, has served as chancellor since 2007 and had already announced he would step down and move into a faculty role at the …

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Michigan State basketball falls short to Wisconsin in 57-70 loss

Wisconsin and Michigan State returned most of their top players from last year, planning on experience helping them have a lot of success. It has worked out well for the Badgers. The Spartans, meanwhile, are sputtering. AJ Storr matched a season high with 22 points and Steven Crowl scored a season-high 18 points, leading No. …

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