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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).

Central opens high school football season with win

Three times Johnny Davis found his brother Jordan for touchdowns, as the Central High School football team opened its season with an easy win. The Red Raiders handed Eau Claire […]

WATCH: Rodgers spotted in Winnipeg, sporting Canadian tuxedo

The Green Bay Packers have landed in Canada, set to play the Oakland Raiders from Winnipeg on Thursday. Aaron Rodgers was spotted in full Canadian uniform. Related posts: Packers president […]

Wisconsin reinstates Cephus after sexual assault acquittal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus has been cleared to return to school after a jury acquitted him of sexual assault charges. The school announced Chancellor Rebecca […]

Another first for Clemson: No. 1 in AP preseason Top 25

Cross off another milestone for Clemson, college football’s newest superpower. For the first time, the defending national champion Tigers are No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 presented […]

Pick 6: Minnesota, Baylor among dark horse league contenders

College football is a chalky sport. Parity tends to be found in the middle class. The favorites usually win the championships. For some teams, though, simply being in contention late […]

Rodgers remembers Cedric Benson, who died Saturday in motorcycle accident

Former NFL running back Cedric Benson died in a motorcycle accident Saturday night. The 36-year-old played one season for the Green Bay Packers back in 2012. He started five games, […]

Streaky Brewers host offensive juggernaut Minnesota for two-game series

The streaky Milwaukee Brewers are back at Miller Park for a quick, two-game series with the Minnesota Twins, beginning tonight. The Twins have the fourth-best record in the AL, at […]

TONIGHT: Free youth sports injury prevention, nutrition clinic at Onalaska YMCA

The Onalaska YMCA in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic in La Crosse is offering a free injury prevention clinic tonight that is focused on youth and sports. All are welcome […]

Americans protest on medals stand at Pan Am Games

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Two Americans used their medal-winning moments at the Pan American Games to draw attention to social issues back home that they feel are spiraling out of […]

Did the Bucks find Mirotic replacement in Bender?

The Nikola Mirotic role could be filled for the Milwaukee Bucks. The team signed stretch-four Dragan Bender to a two-year deal, according to ESPN. Bender’s been with the Phoenix Suns […]

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