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Rick Solem

Sports, news journalist since 2002. | Hometown: Greenville, Wis. | Avid noonball basketballer and sand volleyballer in La Crosse | Two-time Waupaca Boatride first-round playoff loser | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate | Cut from UW-SP's basketball team in 2000 on Midnight Madness as a junior walk-on | Went on to become UW-SP intramural basketball champion | Then UW-SP club lacrosse defenseman with two career goals (on two shots).

Giannis rated 96 on NBA2k 20. Unrelated: Giannis says he’s at 60% of his potential

OK, so they’re unrelated to each other, but the NBA2k 20 ratings just came out and Giannis Antetkokounmpo is at 96. In unrelated news, the NBA MVP recently said he’s […]

With 2 HRs, Bellinger takes MLB lead from Yelich

In a 16-2 blowout, the Los Angeles Dodgers Cody Bellinger knocked two out on Monday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. That gives the 24-year-old first baseman 33 on the season […]

Guess who’s not a Top 5 QB in Madden 20

The debut of Madden 20 is right around the corner, Aug. 2. The player and team ratings have been released and, while the Green Bay Packers are among the Top […]

Giannis spends day with Yankees. WATCH: Batting needs work

Perhaps it’s part of the New York Knicks’ plan. After whiffing on superstar free agents, perhaps the team is, again, looking two years away, to Giannis Antetokoumpo’s free agency. The […]

Brewers don’t fair well in All-Star game, won 4-3 by AL

CLEVELAND — It wasn’t a memorable night for Milwaukee Brewers in the All-Star game. Josh Hader didn’t play. Christian Yelich went 0-for-2 with a strikeout. Mike Moustakas was 0-for-2, including […]

Should the Bucks go after Kyle Korver?

The Phoenix Suns waived Kyle Korver on Monday. The 38-year-old shooter is considering signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks or Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers, according to […]

Bucks among teams working out Ellis, Stoudemire

Monta Ellis is trying to make a comeback and it could be with the Milwaukee Bucks. You could call Ellis a hero for Milwaukee — and the Bucks heroes for […]

Well, maybe it’s a good thing Yelich didn’t participate in home run derby

Christian Yelich said it had always been a dream to be in the home run derby. He was slated to be the top seed in the eight-player bracket but back […]

Yelich at “red line,” won’t compete in home run derby, all-star week in question

Pulled from the starting lineup Sunday because of a back strain, Christian Yelich will be sitting out today’s Home Run Derby and his appearance in Tuesday’s All-Star Game is also […]

Onalaska’s Thomas signs 3-year deal with NBA champs

After lighting up the NBA’s Summer League two seasons ago, Onalaska native Matt Thomas is back. It was Thomas and Kyle Kuzma that stole the show a few years ago […]

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