BADGERS

Badgers set to return to normalcy after turbulent offseason

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Day by day. That’s the approach by coach Greg Gard and Wisconsin this season. If figuring out how to replace three-time All-Big Ten performer Ethan Happ wasn’t enough, Gard also has to pick up the pieces of a program rocked to its core in May. Assistant coach Howard Moore and his […]

NBA

Irving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OT

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving fell down and frantically rose up, still with a shot to save his Nets debut. Moments later he was back on the court, laying on his back in disbelief after falling just short in the highest-scoring first game for a team in NBA history. Irving scored 50 points but […]

Vikings Adam Thielen celebrate TD Diggs AP

NEWS

Washington faces short week before visiting Cousins’ Vikings

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After struggling in rainy, muddy and windy conditions during a loss to San Francisco, Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum has something else on his mind more than the emotions of going back to Minnesota this week. “Only thing I’m thinking about right now is that I know it’s going be about […]

BLOGS

“Wisco Sports Show” host Grant Bilse joins Dave

October 23, 2019 Dave Carney

https://wktysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-23-06-WKTY-Logger-GRANT.mp3Grant and Dave talk Bucks as the NBA season opens play, and why the Nationals could shock the Astros…and the world.. Related posts: The Bucks need to trade for DeAndre Jordan now, even at the expense Jabari Parker. BUCKS fire Jason Kidd, now what? WKTY’s Sunday Headlines Bucks look to close out Celtics, back to […]

MLB

Soto, Nationals top Cole, Astros 5-4 in World Series opener

October 23, 2019 Rick Solem

HOUSTON (AP) — Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals quickly derailed the Cole Express. A 20-year-old prodigy with a passion for the big moment, Soto homered onto the train tracks high above the left field wall and hit a two-run double as the Nationals tagged Gerrit Cole and the Houston Astros 5-4 Tuesday night in […]

NEWS

If Vikings are without Thielen, there’s precedent of success

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Adam Thielen left the previous game in Detroit because of a hamstring injury he suffered in the first quarter, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t miss a beat without their two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. The passing clinic that Kirk Cousins put on during the 42-30 victory over the Lions could prove […]

PACKERS

Pats No. 1, Packers move up a spot in AP poll

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The top of the AFC has been ruled by one team so far this season. In fact, for most of the past two decades. The defending champion New England Patriots haven’t lost since Week 15 of the 2018 season. But the Baltimore Ravens are starting to stake their claim as a […]

BLOGS

Bill Michaels joins Dave and Skradie, shares thoughts on Packers, Badgers playoff hopes and Kirk Cousins

October 22, 2019 Dave Carney

https://wktysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-10-22-07-WKTY-Logger-BILL-MICHAELS.mp3The “Big Unit” Bill Michaels says Tuesday on WKTY the Green Bay Packers are looking sharp but some concerning signs are starting to appear on the defensive end. When the topic switched to the Wisconsin Badgers, Michaels gave us his take on how Wisconsin can still make the College Football Playoffs, IF a very specific […]

NEWS

Rodgers-LaFleur relationship strengthening and it’s showing

October 22, 2019 Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. But the 35-year-old two-time MVP and Super Bowl champion had to basically start from scratch in his 15th season. Matt LaFleur brought a new offense, terminology and schemes to Green Bay. Rodgers had to learn fast. So far, so good. LaFleur […]

MLB

The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colors

October 22, 2019 Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Now he treasures them. Washington’s Game 1 starter in the World Series against Houston has baseball’s most unusual orbs: blue on the right, brown on the left, a condition known as Heterochromia iridis. “I’ve always celebrated it,” he said Monday, a day […]