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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 […]

PICKS

Today’s Pick’s (10/22)

October 22, 2019 Matt Skradie

Dave 0-3 Skradie: 2-1 Overall: Dave 503 – 461 Skradie 475 – 475 Correct 3 Team Parlays: Skradie: 37 Dave: 40 Here are today’s (10/22) games: Nationals +185 Astros -195 Dave’s Pick: Astros Skradie’s Pick: Astros Capitals +113 Flames -123 Dave’s Pick: Capitals Skradie’s Pick: Flames Lakers/Clippetrs O/U 225.5 […]

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 […]

NEWS

Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins

October 22, 2019 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With a chance to drain the clock and preserve Sunday’s win at Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings lined up on second down with three tight ends next to the offensive line; eight players with their hand in the turf to block for running back Dalvin Cook. The Lions reacted to stop the […]