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Clark’s fourth triple-double propels Fever in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Caitlin Clark had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her fourth career triple-double, and the Indiana Fever won their their fifth straight with a 112-98 victory over the Portland Fire on Friday night. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points for the Fever (19-10), who have won nine of their last 11 and had five straight games with 100 points. Bridget Carleton had 26 points for the Fire (11-18), who have lost four straight. The Fever pulled away in the third quarter, going up by 18 points to lead 90-72 heading into the fourth quarter. Makayla Timpson hit a layup ...

Comet trio net all-Iowa Star honors

Two local baseball teams finished at the bottom of the Iowa Star Conference’s North Division, but their talent was recognized just the same. Three members of the BCLUW baseball team were named to the Iowa Star North’s 12-player first team, including the second-straight such honor for ...

Davis defending City Open titles

Cole Davis, right, shakes hands with Rylan Weaver on the 18th green at Elmwood Country Club at the finish of last year’s Times-Republican City Golf Tournament. Davis claimed his fourth City title while Weaver was the runner-up. The 39th annual City event is this weekend. ——— 39th ...

Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion

CHICAGO — The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one non-conference game against another Power Four member each year. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said this week at the Big Ten media days event that any proposed scheduling decisions would have to wait until a final decision comes on playoff expansion. The Big Ten is pushing for a 24-team approach to replace the current 12-team format. That’s fine with many of the conference’s coaches and athletic directors. “We’ve ...

Fever defer from discussing pro-Sophie rally

SEATTLE — Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark were not made available to answer postgame questions about a rally before the Indiana Fever’s 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night in support of Cunningham’s recent comments about transgender athletes. A crowd of a few dozen ...

Bucks, Ducks thinking big in B1G

CHICAGO — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith downplays his chances of winning a Heisman Trophy even though he’s generally regarded as college football’s top returning player regardless of position. “I always felt that was a quarterback award unless you have a crazy season like ...