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And because of the freezing rain this morning, a few areas schools canceled classes.
As a result, the Ithaca at Weston's Boys Basketball Game, that has been canceled.
That was supposed to be our featured broadcast on WRCO.
We will not be bringing that to you this evening then.
And then also the cross-loga in Atfordson Center Girls Basketball, that will not be played
either.
And they will be rescheduling the games and feel have more information on when those
games will be played during his sports reports in the coming days.
Also there have been questions on whether Church League volleyball is being held tonight.
And Church League volleyball is still on.
So if you are part of the Church League volleyball teams or if you want to attend, it is still
being played this evening.
Wisconsin men's basketball team welcomes UCLA to the Cole Center tonight for a big 10 conference
game.
UW Badgers dot com reports that it's the first time the Bruins have played in Madison
since 1962.
The Tyler Bill Dole leads the California teams, going with just over 18 points per game.
UCLA has a 10 and 4 record, including a 2 and 1 record in the conference games.
Wisconsin is 9 and 5 and has two losses and three conference starts.
The broadcast of that game will be heard on WRC this evening.
That's WRC, 107.7 and AM 1450.
Three game will start at around 730 with the tip off at 8 o'clock.
The Packers played without their starters on the field in Sunday, 16 to 3 loss at Minnesota.
Not so for the Chicago Bears had coach Ben Johnson played all of his top players in a 19 to
16 loss.
Sports Illust graded reports that when Johnson was asked, he said some teams, they rest their
starters.
We don't.
We play football.
He did express his respect for this week's playoff opponents at Soldier's field.
And the Chicago Bears have trailed at halftime in for their last five regular season games.
They haven't scored on their first offensive drives since week 9 at Cincinnati.
That's a big concern for the NFC North champions going into their franchises.
First playoff appearance appearance since 2020.
Coach Ben Johnson says the team wants to start off a little bit faster and make it more
of a complete game for 60 minutes.
And you know Chicago hosts the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night for the opening weekend
of the NFL playoffs.
And the Bears have scored a total of three points in the first half while splitting their
two regular season games against the Packers.
And that game you will be able to hear right here on WRC 100.9 FM on Saturday with the
pre-game starting at 5 o'clock and kickoff will be at around 7.
A person with knowledge of his decision says John Harbaugh is leaving the Baltimore Ravens
after 18 seasons as their coach.
The person spoke on conditions of anonymity today because the Ravens haven't announced
the decision.
The move comes after the Ravens for one of the league's most disappointing teams this season
going 8-9 and missing the playoffs after entering week one as one of the Super Bowl favorites.
Baltimore season ended Sunday night when Tyler Loop missed a last second field goal,
allowing Pittsburgh to hold on for a 26-24 victory in the game that decided the AFC or title.
And NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps has announced his resignation after over 20 years with the
organization. His departure follows a federal trial where inflammatory texts he sent during
the revenue sharing negotiations were revealed. Phelps will leave at the end of the month ahead of
the season start. His texts included a derogatory comment about the Hall of Fame team owner,
Richard Childress led to backlash from supporters. Despite his contributions to NASCAR including
expanding its international presence and returning the sport during the COVID-19 shutdown,
his resignation comes amid controversy. NASCAR has not announced plans to replace him immediately.
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For WRCO Sports, I'm Tim Thede.