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HIGH SCHOOL

No fall sports for La Crosse School district … in fall, anyway

August 14, 2020 Rick Solem

No fall sports for the La Crosse School District. No fall sports in the fall, that is. The district announced today it will use an alternative schedule that essentially moves fall sports to the spring. The alternative fall option was provided by the WIAA, which will shorten all seasons, while squeezing the fall season in, […]

HIGH SCHOOL

WIAA signs off on pandemic overhaul for high school sports

August 14, 2020 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The body that governs Wisconsin high school sports approved a major overhaul Friday to season structures heading into the new school year, including lengthening games and extending seasons beyond state championship tournaments. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association said the changes are designed to give athletes the best chance to play as […]

BREWERS

Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2

August 14, 2020 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish knew his pitch count was climbing, but he wasn’t exactly showing signs of fatigue, either. Darvish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his third straight dominant start, and the major league-leading Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night. Darvish (3-1) allowed just one hit — […]

Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon (25) chops at the goalpost with Paul Bunyan’s Axe following the 34-24 win over Minnesota, PHOTO: David Stluka

BADGERS

Lindsay says addition of Melvin Gordon isn’t what drives him in ’20

August 13, 2020 Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Phillip Lindsay insists his noticeably bigger biceps have nothing to do with the Denver Broncos’ signing of free agent Melvin Gordon. “I don’t need another man to fuel my fire,” said Lindsay, the only undrafted running back in NFL history to make it to the Pro Bowl as a rookie and […]

BUCKS

No Giannis, nothing to play for, Grizzlies roll past Bucks, reach West play-in round

August 13, 2020 Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — With their season on the line, Jonas Valanciunas and Ja Morant teamed up to make history and keep the Memphis Grizzlies’ playoff hopes alive. Valanciunas and Moranth had triple-doubles, Dillon Brooks scored 31 points and the Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-106 on Thursday to wrap up a spot […]

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BLOGS

Friday Junior: an Origin Story

August 13, 2020 Dave Carney

I’ve long contemplated where the meaning of one of my favorite days of the week comes from. What is the origin of “Friday Junior,” a.k.a. Thursday to most of you? Through long and rigorous research, pouring over volumes, nay, troves of archival documents, reference materials, videos and old tablets and scrolls, the truth was revealed […]

BREWERS

Bob Uecker story time

August 13, 2020 Rick Solem

Bob Uecker doing what he does best: Related posts: Molina’s 2 homers boost Cardinals past Brewers Brewers recall IF Miller, send down struggling OF Santana Brewers increase wild-card lead, beat Pirates 10-1 Brewers inch closer to playoff berth with 4-2 win over Reds

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BLOGS

I miss Brachos!

August 13, 2020 Dave Carney

Now that we’re a handful of games into the Milwaukee Brewers season, and I’ve spent time watching (a little) and listening (a lot), I find myself missing one thing in particular. I miss the beautiful, gorgeous, succulent, delicious, sinful, helmet full of BRACHOS! Sure, I miss watching a game in person. Miss getting a chance […]

BREWERS

Twins rout Brewers, 12-2, behind Kenta Maeda

August 12, 2020 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2 on Wednesday night. The victory gave the AL Central-leading Twins a 2-1 series win over the Brewers, who dropped to 2-6 at home. Minnesota starter […]

BUCKS

Antetokounmpo suspended for Bucks’ finale over headbutt

August 12, 2020 Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for Milwaukee’s final game of the regular season, handed a one-game penalty Wednesday for headbutting Washington’s Moe Wagner. It’s unknown if Antetokounmpo would have played in Thursday’s game against Memphis anyway, given that the Bucks have already secured the No. 1 overall seed in […]