Evers’ AmFam funding plan ‘a nonstarter’ with Assembly Republicans
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by Bob Hague
1y ago
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ plan to fund improvements at American Family Field strikes out with Republicans in the state Assembly. “It’s unfortunate that the governor decided to just throw a plan out there . . that hadn’t consulted anyone,” said Representative Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva), regarding the Democratic governor’s pitch o spend $290 million in ..read more
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New pitch clock could speed up MLB games this season, says UW expert
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by Raymond Neupert
1y ago
You can expect faster games at American Family Field this season thanks to MLB rule changes. UW-Madison professor Laura Albert says most significant is the new pitch clock, which has already quickened Minor League and Spring Training games. “The pitch clock is really trying to compress the time between pitches to what is already in ..read more
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Giannis breaks franchise scoring record, Bucks beat Nets in OT
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo broke the franchise scoring record on Thursday night, helping the Milwaukee Bucks clinch a spot in the post-season playoffs with a 120-119 overtime win over the Nets in Brooklyn. The record breaker wasn’t just your ordinary basket either.  Giannis nailed a step-back three-pointer over Brooklyn’s Andrew Drummond with 18 seconds left to play ..read more
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Badgers to face Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
For the 20th straight season, the Wisconsin football team is going bowling.  The Badgers will face Arizona State (8-4, 6-3 Pac-12) on Dec. 30 at Allegiant Stadium.  The game will kick off at 9:30 p.m. CT and be televised by ESPN. Wisconsin owns the third-longest active bowl streak in the country, trailing only Georgia (25 ..read more
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Williams likely out for the season with broken hand
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
The Milwaukee Brewers are expecting to be without the services of top setup reliever Devin Williams for the upcoming playoffs.  Williams suffered a broken right pitching hand after punching a wall after having a few drinks following Sunday’s National League Central Division clinching win over the New York Metw. Brewers President of Baseball Operations, David ..read more
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Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the ..read more
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Burnes and Hader combine for second no-hitter in Brewers franchise history (AUDIO)
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
With his pitch count at 115 after eight innings, Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell knew that Corbin Burnes has several more very important innings ahead of him.  It’s why Counsell removed Burnes, despite his not allowing a hit and allowed closer Josh Hader to nail down his 31st save and preserve a combined no-hitter in ..read more
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Stricker unveils Captain’s picks for U.S. Ryder Cup team
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker filled out his 12-man roster for the upcoming event Sept. 24-26 at Whistling Straits. Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas were automatic qualifiers for the 43rd Ryder Cup.  Stricker selected Daniel Berger, Harris English, Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler and Jordan ..read more
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Packers get roster to 53, ready to start the season against the Saints
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
The Green Bay Packers trimmed their roster to 52 players on Tuesday and will officially add punter Corey Bojorquez to bring the roster to 53-players on Wednesday.  The Packers used a fifth round draft pick on J.K. Scott in 2019 but his inconsistency cost him his job.  The Packers sent a sixth round pick to ..read more
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Big Ten Conference updates forfeiture policy
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by Bill Scott
2y ago
The Big Ten is joining the rest of the Power Five conferences in instituting a forfeiture policy regarding COVID-19 for the upcoming season. Effective today, the conference has determined that if one of its member institutions is unable to play a conference contest due to COVID-19, that contest shall be declared a forfeit and will ..read more
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