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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).
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HIGH SCHOOL

La Crosse will continue to host WIAA state track & field meet through 2026

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The WIAA state track and field championships have taken place at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse since 1990. The WIAA, UW-L and Explore La Crosse announced Thursday, that tradition will […]
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BREWERS

Brewers pitcher Mejía banned 80 games for positive drug test

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NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee pitcher J.C. Mejía was suspended for 80 games on Tuesday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol, the second Brewers player disciplined this […]
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BREWERS

After losing Braves series, Milwaukee gets break with 5-23 Reds

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After losing 2 of 3 this weekend to the World Series champion Atlanta Braves, bringing the Brewers down to earth, things get a lot easier for Milwaukee starting Monday night. […]
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BUCKS

Bucks look to take 3-1 lead Monday night on Boston

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The Milwaukee Bucks look to take a 3-1 lead Monday night on the Boston Celtics in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. Bucks-Celtics pregame on WKTY begins at 6 p.m. […]
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BREWERS

Yelich, Peralta look to get on track at Philly, as Brewers go for 5 wins in a row

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The Milwaukee Brewers look to continue their four-game win streak this weekend on the road for a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. PROGRAMMING NOTE: Brewers-Phillies on Friday will be […]
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BUCKS

Chicago, Milwaukee meet with series tied 1-1

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Milwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) LISTEN: Bucks at Bulls on WKTY. Pregame Friday at 7 p.m. Tune in […]
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BREWERS

Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

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Pittsburgh Pirates (5-4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (5-5) LISTEN: Bob Uecker on the call Monday on WKTY as the Brewers open a three-game series with Pittsburgh. Pregame at 6:05 p.m. Tune […]
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BUCKS

Bucks get Bulls to open playoffs, Twolves host Clippers

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It wasn’t by design but the Milwaukee Bucks managed to avoid the Brooklyn Nets to start the playoffs. Milwaukee lost its regular-season finale to the Cleveland Cavs 133-115 on Sunday, […]
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BREWERS

Hit Hard: Hitting coaches have short shelf life in majors

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PHOENIX (AP) — Connor Dawson is a psychologist, gatekeeper, analyst and strategist. And a hitting coach, too. Tough job. “There’s just so much out there for one guy to handle […]
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BADGERS

La Crosse’s Johnny Davis declares for NBA draft, after two seasons with Badgers

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La Crosse native Johnny Davis is headed to the NBA next season. The University of Wisconsin sophomore guard declared for the NBA draft on social media. “It has meant absolutely […]
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