The Milwaukee Brewers did more Friday than trade one player for another. In sending shortstop J.J. Hardy to the Twins for centerfielder Carlos Gomez, the Brewers began remaking their roster as well as clearing salary space to pursue much-needed pitching. Read more »

A much needed jolt of energy came from three rim-rattling dunks by forward Hakim Warrick in the third quarter. Then it was backup point guard Luke Ridnour swishing shots from all angles late in the third quarter and early in the final period. Read more »

As he prepared last spring and summer for his second full season as the University of Wisconsin's defensive coordinator, Dave Doeren was certain of one thing: He wasn't certain about any unit on the defense. "We had so many unknowns," Doeren said. Read more »

Right guard Josh Sitton, one of six players to make starts at tackle and guard for the Green Bay Packers this season, could be classified as the only one having a good year. Read more »

The Green Bay Packers came close to reacquiring safety Anthony Smith on Friday but lost out to the Jacksonville Jaguars because of the National Football League waiver system. Read more »

There were enough big plays made by both Franklin and Lake Geneva Badger to make the $4 ticket price of the Division 2 state playoff game between the teams seem like a bargain. Read more »

The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board unanimously agreed Friday to work with local businessmen Frank and Dominic Giuffre on a three-year contract to promote races at the Milwaukee Mile. Read more »

Almost all the faces on the court should look familiar to University of Wisconsin women's basketball fans. UW returns eight of its top 10 scorers this season. Read more »

For the last 35 minutes, Mark Dekanich shut down Peoria and allowed his Milwaukee Admirals to rally and pick up a point. Read more »