In the debate over which college football conference is strongest, the Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three national titles. The Big Ten calls its reputation as a top-heavy conference unfair. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
