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Joshua Dobbs’ athleticism adds a different threat to the Vikings’ offense

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was ready to credit the New Orleans Saints’ defense for its coverage on a Minnesota play in the red zone during the second quarter of Sunday’s game. Then, making his first start for the Vikings, quarterback Joshua Dobbs escaped from the pocket to extend the play and […]

Wisconsin state Senate approves $501 million public funds for Milwaukee Brewers stadium renovation bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate narrowly approved a plan Tuesday to spend $501 million to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades, brushing aside arguments that the team has more than enough money and doesn’t deserve such a sizable government subsidy. The chamber approved the legislation on […]

Wisconsin state Senate to vote on downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate is poised to approve a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars of public funds to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The Senate is expected to vote on the proposal during a floor session set to begin Tuesday […]

For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn’t pass up

CHICAGO (AP) — Craig Counsell didn’t answer the phone when the Chicago Cubs called about their manager job. Once he realized the number belonged to President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, he quickly got in touch. After that, things unfolded in a hurry. The Cubs introduced Counsell as their 56th manager on Monday, one week […]

Antetokounmpo scores 35, Lillard still struggling, as Bucks snap 2-game skid

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Bobby Portis also had a double-double in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. “He was phenomenal the whole game,” Bucks coach Adrian Griffin said of Antetokounmpo. “We needed him down the stretch, and he kind of took […]

Packers offense taking small steps forward after enduring a rough October

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Perhaps it’s only fitting that the NFL’s youngest team is taking baby steps in its attempt to spark a struggling offense. The Packers (3-5) made at least a modest move forward in a 20-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams that snapped their four-game skid. In that game, the Packers […]

Milwaukee grapples with the reality of Craig Counsell managing the Cubs

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The first sign of discontent regarding Craig Counsell’s decision to leave the Milwaukee Brewers to manage the Chicago Cubs appeared in his hometown at the Little League field that bears his name. The word “ass” was spray-painted across Counsell’s name on the sign outside the ballpark at Whitefish Bay, the Milwaukee suburb […]

Wisconsin GOP proposed ticket fee, slightly smaller state contribution to $517 million in public money to Brewers stadium plan passes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans in the Wisconsin state Senate proposed tweaks Tuesday to their plan to help fund repairs to the Milwaukee Brewers stadium that would scale back the state’s contribution by about $30 million and impose a surcharge on tickets to non-baseball events. The Legislature’s finance committee voted 15-1 in favor, setting up […]

Antetokounmpo scores 54, but Oshkosh native, Haliburton, rallies Pacers to win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburton’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124 on Thursday night. Haliburton, an Oshkosh, Wis., native, had 29 points and 10 assists and Bennedict Mathurin added 26 points and 11 rebounds […]

Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs hired manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee on Monday, landing the former big leaguer with a record-breaking contract and firing David Ross in a tandem of surprising moves. The 53-year-old Counsell became the majors’ highest paid manager with a five-year contract worth more than $40 million, according to a […]

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