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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).

La Crosse Loggers comebacks thwarted, as St. Cloud heads to World Series with bottom-of-9th win

A win away from the league World Series, a rollercoaster of a season came to an end Tuesday for the La Crosse Loggers, in a rollercoaster of a game. The […]

La Crosse Loggers a win away from Northwoods World Series, after sweeping Eau Claire

The magic continues for the La Crosse Loggers, who are headed to the Northwoods League playoff semifinals, after sweeping Eau Claire with a 6-2 win Monday from Copeland Park. If […]

No surprise: Florida names Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz its starting QB for opener at Utah

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz will be Florida’s starting quarterback when the Gators open the season at Utah later this month. Coach Billy Napier made the announcement […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s not physically ready to play in the World Cup

Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece at the Basketball World Cup that starts later this month, with the Milwaukee Bucks star saying Friday he and his medical advisers decided […]

Brewers hopeful that Brandon Woodruff can return from IL to start Sunday against Pirates

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff appears on the verge of returning from the shoulder injury that has prevented the two-time All-Star from pitching in the majors since […]

Joey Meneses homers, drives in 3 runs as the Nationals rally past the Brewers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Meneses homered and drove in three runs, and the rebuilding Washington Nationals handed the playoff-contending Milwaukee Brewers their fourth straight loss, 5-3 on Monday night. LISTEN: […]

Christian Yelich’s resurgence playing vital role in Brewers’ quest for NL Central title

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich heard all the talk about whether he ever could recapture the MVP form he showed early in his Milwaukee Brewers tenure. Eventually, he realized he […]

Love says he got text from Rodgers before opening 1st training camp as Packers’ starting QB

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — On the night before his first training camp workout as the Green Bay Packers’ starting quarterback, Jordan Love received some advice from his four-time MVP […]

Vikings rookie WR Jordan Addison cited for 140 mph driving in 55 zone by state patrol

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Jordan Addison was cited early Thursday for speeding and reckless driving, after a state trooper clocked him at 140 mph in his sports car in […]

WATCH: Holmen’s Taylor Kohlwey gets first MLB hit, in first career start

Former Holmen High School standout Taylor Kohlwey made his MLB debut Wednesday night for the San Diego Padres and got his first career hit. Kohlwey, who also played baseball at […]

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