Rick Solem – WKTY

BREWERS

Brewers turn to Suter in Game 1 against Dodgers tonight

September 30, 2020 Rick Solem 0

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the playoffs Wednesday night, not exactly at full strength. It’s not just Christian Yelich’s bat. Milwaukee (29-31) also is in desperation mode on the mound against the LA Dodgers (43-17). Game 1 of pandemic playoffsListen to Bob Uecker on the call as the Dodgers host the BrewersPregame at 8:35 p.m. […]

NEWS

Vikings, Titans suspending activities, after 3 players with Tennessee test positive for COVID-19

September 29, 2020 Rick Solem 0

Three players and five others with the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19. The Titans and Minnesota Vikings are suspending in-person club activities, after playing last weekend. The Tians beat Minnesota 31-30. The Vikings said they haven’t received any positive tests following Sunday’s matchup, adding that they will perform additional testing. The Vikings play at noon […]

HIGH SCHOOL

High school football, volleyball in Minnesota are back, after postponement until spring

September 22, 2020 Rick Solem 0

Minnesota high school football and volleyball will, again, be a fall sports in 2020. The board of directors for the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) made the decision Monday to bring the sports back. The news comes two days after the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases at 1,318. Football will start […]

NBA

Davis hits 3 at buzzer, Lakers edge Nuggets for 2-0 lead

September 21, 2020 Rick Solem 0

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Davis has never been this deep in the playoffs, never had the chance to take such an important shot. It’s nothing new for the Los Angeles Lakers, though. So when Davis’ 3-pointer swished through the net as time expired to give the Lakers a 105-103 victory over the […]

NBA

WNBA postpones game between Storm and Lynx due to COVID-19

September 20, 2020 Rick Solem 0

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed nearly 90 minutes before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players. The players with inconclusive results have undergone additional testing and are in isolation, according to the WNBA. […]

BADGERS

Over 40 Badgers football players, staff have tested positive for COVID-19

September 17, 2020 Rick Solem 0

The Big Ten football season appears to be coming to fruition, but health officials are warning, don’t gather to watch. The City of Madison’s health department said Wednesday that 42 players and staff on the Badgers football team have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Of course it’s disappointing that something […]

BREWERS

Bob Uecker for 11 games? Don’t mind if I do

September 11, 2020 Rick Solem 0

Bob Uecker is about to start a marathon of a home stand announcing Milwaukee Brewer games beginning Friday night. PREGAME with Bob Uecker for Cubs-Brewers begins at 6;35 p.m.Tune in on WKTY 96.7 FM / 580 AM. And it could be a very different game for the Brewers, coming off a 19-0 win over the […]

NBA

Interrupted by dog at presser, Anthony Davis should have begun asking the questions

September 11, 2020 Rick Solem 0

If Anthony Davis had flipped this around: — Did the dog have a question?— What organization is the pup with?— What’s the dog’s name?— What kind of dog is he/she?— Does the pup like treats?— What kind of treats do you give that pupper?— Is the dog asking for a treat now? TOP PHOTO: Los […]

BUCKS

How realistic it would be for the Bucks to get Chris Paul?

September 10, 2020 Rick Solem 0

A year ago, rumors swirled that the Milwaukee Bucks might try and go after Chris Paul from the Houston Rockets. A year ago is when the Bucks should have gone after Chris Paul. In other words, they missed their chance. Last year, Paul was viewed as a burden to whatever team acquired him over, not […]

BREWERS

Brewers put up 19 in shutout, Braves say, “Hold my beer.”

September 10, 2020 Rick Solem 0

For about an hour, the Milwaukee Brewers were the talk of Major League Baseball. They put up 19 runs on the Detroit Tigers in a shutout victory on the road. Then, the Atlanta Braves said, “Hold my beer,” and beat the Miami Marlins 29-9. (Though with no fans, there probably are no concessions.) Did anyone […]