PREPS
At 15, Janesville Craig’s Filter doesn’t act like a freshman
What is uncommon is Filter’s sense of responsibility.
Edgerton rolls to victory, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF | 2/7
Edgerton High School held Palmyra-Eagle to single digits in each quarter en route to a 59-29 victory Monday in Rock Valley crossover girls basketball.
Road is friendly for Craig girls basketball
By GAZETTE STAFF | 2/5
The road was kind this week to Janesville Craig’s girls basketball team.
Mather, Kurtz win Big Eight titles
By GAZETTE STAFF | 2/5
Reaching the 30-win plateau was the season-long goal for Nate Mather and Zak Kurtz.
Parker's defense turns off East
"We had a better game plan,” Parker coach Tom Klawitter said.
STATE SPORTS
Melvin headed for Canadian baseball Hall of Fame
Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has been chosen for enshrinement into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies will take place on Saturday, June 23rd. Melvin will be joined by Rusty Staub, Rheal Cormier and the Canadian baseball team that won the 2011 Pan Am Games Gold Medal. Melvin is dubbed as Chatham, Ontario’s [...]
Badger women drop 20th straight game against Buckeyes
Despite hitting a school record 12 three-pointers, the Badger women’s basketball team fell 72-58 at 10th ranked Ohio State on Monday night. The Badgers hit 12 of 24 shots from distance, breaking the previous record of 11 treys set in seven different games, including three earlier this season. Taylor Wurtz had 20 points to lead [...]
Packers favored to win 2013 Super Bowl
The Green Bay Packers didn’t win the Super Bowl, but after a 15-1 record, they’re still the favorites to win it all next year. Green Bay, at 6-to-1, is the team that’s favored to win the 2013 Super Bowl according to the oddsmakers at Bovada. New England is next at 7-to-1 followed by New Orleans [...]
New Top 25 polls are out
Marquette and Wisconsin both dropped in the latest top 25 polls, which were released on Monday. Marquette dropped from 15th to 18th in the A.P. Poll and 15th to 19th in the coaches poll. The Wisconsin Badgers fell from 19th to 21st in the A.P. Poll and from 20th to 22nd in the coaches poll. [...]
NATIONAL SPORTS
Luke Winn: Teague looking like floor leader No. 1 Kentucky needs
Sure, questions remain. But after No. 1 Kentucky's 78-58 dismantling of No. 8 Florida, it's hard not to conclude that the youthful Wildcats are the NCAA title favorites, writes Luke Winn.
Game Recap
As showdowns go, it wasn't much. No. 1 Kentucky proved it's the class of the SEC -- and perhaps the country -- by thumping No. 8 Florida 78-58 for its 49th straight win at Rupp Arena.
Jeff Diamond: Offseason road maps for every team
Even as Eli Manning and the Giants bask in a Super Bowl championship, they -- and the rest of the NFL -- are already looking ahead. Jeff Diamond breaks down the needs of all 32 teams.
Britt Robson: NBA Power Rankings
The NBA's condensed season was supposed to be the kiss of death for those teams led by older stars. But the streaking Celtics and Spurs are proving otherwise, writes Britt Robson.
Big Ten willing to explore 4-team NCAA playoff
Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis says his peers in the Big Ten are comfortable exploring the possibility of a four-team playoff for the national championship.
Source: Memphis set to join Big East in 2013-14
A person familiar with the decision says the Big East will announce on Wednesday that Memphis is joining the conference
Pierce passes Bird on scoring list
BOSTON (AP) Paul Pierce knew what was on the line with every shot.
No. 3 OSU dodges Purdue upset
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With two starters on the bench and the score tied late in Tuesday night's game with Purdue, No. 3 Ohio
State needed its most experienced player to take control.
Hamilton visits MLB doctors after alcohol relapse
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton has been to New York to visit with doctors for Major League Baseball and the players' association following his admitted relapse with alcohol.
Evansville stuns cold-shooting No. 17 Creighton
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Evansville finally figured out how to close out a game Tuesday night -- with timely shooting and near
perfect defense.
