Weeks’ big night sparks Brewers

Rickie Weeks started the night hitting .167. Three hits later and Weeks finished the night hitting .191. The Brewers second baseman clubbed a 3-run home run and drove in five runs in Milwaukee’s 12-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. AUDIO:…

posted 2013/05/01 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

A dry year for Badgers in the NFL in 2013

A total of seven Wisconsin football players had a chance to be drafted in last week’s Mike Taylor 2013 NFL Draft. Three of them ended up being selected, including center Travis Frederick to Dallas in the 1st round. Runningback Montee…

posted 2013/05/01 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Butler’s church speech cancelled

Former Green Bay Packers pro bowl safety LeRoy Butler was set to speak at a Wisconsin Leroy Butler church, but that appearance was cancelled. Also gone is the $8,500 appearance fee, all because Butler congratulated NBA player Jason Collins for…

posted 2013/05/01 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

2013-04-30

A look back at the NFL Draft (VIDEO)

Here’s a look back at the 2013 NFL Draft. I appeared with Missourinet’s Bill Pollock and Kevin McCrarey from the South Carolina Radio Network, a pair of co-workers. Bill Pollock covers the Rams and Chiefs for the Missourinet and Kevin…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Brewers rebound by routing the Pirates

After being blanked by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers Yovani Gallardo rebounded with 5-home runs and a 10-4 win over the 1st place Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park last night. Nori Aoki, Carlos Gomez, Yuniesky Betancourt,…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Packers still have plenty of cap room

After Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews signed their blockbuster extensions, the Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers still have plenty of salary cap space. Rodgers’ five-year, $110-million extension gives him $54-million in guaranteed money, including a $35-million signing bonus. Rodgers will…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Lucroy gets a look at 1st base

With the Milwaukee Brewers comfortably out in front against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Ron Roenicke night, skipper Ron Roenicke flip flopped his catcher and first baseman. Martin Maldonaldo (1b) moved behind the plate and Jonathan Lucroy (c) played an inning…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Badgers & LSU at Lambeau?

The Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers have been exploring the possibility of Lambeau Field scheduling a non-conference matchup during the 2015 season. Wisconsin is interested in playing that game at Lambeau Field. LSU athletic officials have reportedly stated that they…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Packers to open 5 offseason practices to the public

The Green Bay Packers announced the rest of their offseason schedule on Monday. Five Training Camp practice of the team’s offseason practices will be open to the public. The open OTA practices are slated for May 21, May 28 and…

posted 2013/04/30 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

2013-04-28

Badgers & Buckeyes to kickoff in prime time

Wisconsin’s September 28th matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, the game will be played in prime time on either ABC or ESPN. It will mark the fourth time in the last six seasons the two teams have played…

posted 2013/04/28 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Big Ten football goes East & West

The Leaders & Legends didn’t last long in the Big Ten Conference. Expansion has Big Ten Football forced realignment in the Big Ten and it’s based largely on geography. Starting with the 2014 season, the 14-teams will be divided up…

posted 2013/04/28 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

McCarthy on Jolly: Johnny’s off to a good start

It would appear more and more that the Green Bay Packers are going to give Johnny Jolly a chance Johnny Jolly to make their football team this season. Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said this weekend that Jolly has been…