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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).

One week left, questions to answer — and some certainty, too

One week left, lots of questions to answer. And plenty of certainty in the NFL, too. First, to the seemingly sure things, start with the AFC. Does anyone really believe […]

NFL protests named top sports story of 2017

DENVER (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stand NFL players kneeling in protest during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” His angry call to fire players who didn’t stand for the national anthem […]

Possible changes loom as Bears seek strong finish at Vikings

CHICAGO (AP) — Most of the snow was cleared by the time Mitchell Trubisky plowed in on a draw for a 4-yard touchdown. That didn’t stop him and two teammates […]

NFL Overreactions: Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder

Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder. Prescott has followed up a sensational rookie season with a so-so sophomore year. He was shaky during Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension and struggled in a […]

Tales from the cold: Ice Bowl still chills 50 years later

The penultimate day of 1967 was as beautiful as it gets in Green Bay in late December. Chilly, yes, but the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed the sunshine as they practiced at […]

Bring on the Hundley era, Packers have to release Rodgers, after breaking IR rule

Welp, it looks like the Green Bay Packers will have to release Aaron Rodgers, after breaking an NFL injured-reserve rule. But it’s fine. Brett Hundley is clearly the future. An NFL […]

Packers left to try to avoid a losing record

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Davon House’s shoulder hurts and his back aches. At this point, the Green Bay Packers are playing for pride and taking a look at potential […]

Packers miss playoffs, Green Bay residents go crazy at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Police say a fired food service worker rammed a former co-worker’s car at Lambeau Field, bringing numerous law enforcement agencies to the Green Bay Packers’ […]

Brady No. 1 QB by AP NFL panel; gets 9 of 11 No. 1 votes

There is little doubt the QB any NFL coach or player would want leading the way to win a big game right now is Tom Brady.  So it makes sense […]

Vikings look to get past Packers in final push to playoffs

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If the Minnesota Vikings have their way, they won’t have to take another road trip after this weekend, even in the playoffs. Related posts: It’s […]

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