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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).

Brewers going with “opener” concept tonight, as Nats send Strasburg to mound

Could be an interesting pitching matchup tonight between the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals. Stephen Strasburg takes the mound for the Nats, sporting a 3-1 record with a 3.45 ERA. […]

Brogdon out, Smart could play, as Bucks look to go up 3-1 at The Garden

BOSTON — Last season, neither team won on the road. The first-round playoff matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics went seven games and the home team won them […]

Yelich getting close, but unlikely to play Friday when Brewers host Mets

He missed the last three games, but Christian Yelich could be back tonight at Miller Park. Don’t hold your breath. Yelich — wait for it — “took some swings,” Thursday […]

Bucks head into The Garden, where Celtics are 12-1 in last 13 playoff games

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to get home court advantage back Friday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at the Boston Celtics. The Bucks hit a franchise, playoff-high […]

As reports surface Dallas wants Khris Middleton, the SG drops 28 going 7 of 10 from deep

News before the Milwaukee Bucks win Tuesday night was that the Dallas Mavericks were going to go after to-be free agent Khris Middleton in the off-season. The 27-year-old shooting guard […]

Heading into Game 2, Antetokounmpo says no big changes, after 22-point blowout to Celtics

If it’s up to Giannis Antetokounmpo, nothing changes heading into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with the Boston Celtics. Despite a 22-point blowout at home, the 24-year-old MVP […]

Clay Matthews reacts hilariously, as Packers give first-round pick his No. 52

The Green Bay Packers aren’t wasting any time moving on from linebacker Clay Matthews and, at least, one person isn’t happy about it. Days after being drafted Number 12 by […]

Brewers begin 10-game home stand tonight without Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers are back home, kicking off a three-game series tonight with the Colorado Rockies. On the mound, Colorado’s Kyle Freeland will go against Zach Davies. The Brewers are […]

WISCONSIN’S WEEKEND: Braun gets beer dumped on head, Horford chews Giannis — twice

This about sums up Wisconsin’s weekend, save for Aaron Rodgers getting in some kind of car accident. First, Ryan Braun gets a beer dumped on him while trying to make […]

DE Gary gets emotional at No. 12 for Packers, who also traded up to 21st to take Maryland safety

Rashan Gary got emotional when the Green Bay Packers selected the Michigan defensive end at No. 12. The 6-foot-4, 277-pound end is one of the top athletes in this draft, […]

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