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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).

Cam Newton: Panthers owner innocent until proven guilty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Cam Newton said Monday embattled Panthers owner Jerry Richardson should be considered innocent until proven guilty. Richardson is under investigation by the NFL for sexual […]

Turkey seeks jail term for NBA Enes Kanter for insulting country’s president

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says prosecutors are seeking more than four years in prison for NBA player Enes Kanter on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip […]

Giannis and-1 saves Bucks, but LeBron makes final seconds interesting with inbound off Greek Freak’s back, drains 3

After trailing by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter, the Cleveland Cavs went on a 19-0 run to make the final second really interesting. Ultimately, the Milwaukee […]

Panthers sale sparks buzz in political, business circles

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The stunning news of the rare opportunity to purchase an NFL team has quickly garnered the attention of sports figures, business investors and politicians alike. Amid […]

DHS approves St. Louis Cardinals’ Safety Act proposal

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have received federal certification giving the organization legal protections in the event of a terrorist attack at Busch Stadium. Democratic Sen. Claire […]

Aaron Rodgers out for season, placed on IR

Aaron Rodgers is done for the season. Being mathematically out of the playoff hunt, the Green Bay Packers placed Rodgers on injured reserve. Monday, coach Mike McCarthy left the door […]

It’s time for a whole bunch of things to happen in NFL

It’s time. After 15 weeks of the NFL season, it’s time to acknowledge a whole bunch of items that have become apparent. Some did so over the course of the […]

McCarthy doesn’t rule out Rodgers playing against Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy left the door open for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play against the Minnesota Vikings this weekend. “Aaron Rodgers is […]

Packers WR Adams rants about concussion, Davis responds with apology

The hit Sunday that gave Davante Adams a concussion, led to a series of tweets between him and Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis. Look it’s football but no room for […]

Jabari Parker headed to Milwaukee G-League affiliate

MILWAUKEE — Jabari Parker has been assigned to the G-League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks. No word on whether Parker would play for the Wisconsin Herd but it’s likely he’s just […]

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