Sports ArticlesSoftball kicks off season in Minnesota FridayTeam will head to Arizona over spring break to play 12 games over six daysByThe loss of six starting players between last year and this year shouldn't affect the softball team, as it has been working hard and bonding for more than six weeks now. Goldenettes ready to compete in Saturday's competitionSynchronized skating team in third year of existence, coached by Eau Claire alumnaByTake 21 talented athletes used to a very individualized sport, add a dance line's style, some glitter, an ice rink and a trio of motivated young captains and coach, and you get one of UW-Eau Claire's most unique club sports - synchronized figure skating. Women's basketball heads to tournamentBlugolds off to Iowa to playByEau Claire will kick off this year's trip through the 63-team bracket against Minnesota's Carleton College at 5 p.m. Friday in Iowa. The Knights went 16-9 through the regular season and won the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament, earning an automatic berth in the national bracket. Eau Claire slipped into the tournament after receiving one of 21 at-large bids Sunday. End of the road for leader of the PackA reflection on 17-year career of Green Bay quarterback Brett FavreByWhere were you when you heard the news? March 4, 2008, a day that will always be remembered by all Wisconsinites, Packer fans, football fans and possibly even all Americans; the day Brett Favre announced his retirement. Track and field coach receives top WIAC honorConference names Chip Schneider Coach of the Year for indoor seasonByThe WIAC recently named coach Chip Schneider of the men's and women's track and field teams Coach of the Year for indoor track.he other nine conference coaches determine the award. |