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BREWERS

Four 1st-inning walks spot Dodgers two in Brewers Game 1 loss

October 1, 2020 Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ powerful lineup went mostly quiet against the Milwaukee Brewers. Still, baseball’s best team in the regular season generated just enough offense and got plenty of help from the opposing pitcher. Mookie Betts had two hits and an RBI and Corey Seager homered in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory […]

NBA

Lakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals, top Heat 116-98

October 1, 2020 Associated Press

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — LeBron James finally got an easy Game 1 in the NBA Finals. A very easy one, at that. Anthony Davis scored 34 points, James had 25 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled past the Miami Heat 116-98 on Wednesday night. “The bigger the […]

BREWERS

Republicans don’t want Bucks, Brewers at early voting sites

September 30, 2020 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party warned Milwaukee’s chief elections official that it would be illegal for any Milwaukee Bucks or Brewers players or mascots, including the Brewers’ famous racing sausages, to participate in early voting events planned at their stadiums in the days leading up to the election. The […]

NEWS

Column: Time for NFL players, coaches to mask up or go home

September 30, 2020 Associated Press

At first blush it doesn’t make a lot of sense to force NFL coaches to mask up on the sidelines when dozens of players with no similar virus protection are crashing into each other nearby. That’s what Jon Gruden and Sean Payton must have been thinking when they coached on national television with their masks […]

BREWERS

Williams Left Off Roster

September 30, 2020 Grant Bilse

Just days after losing their best starter to injury, the Brewers have now lost their best reliever as well. Devin Williams, who posted an ERA of .33 through 27 innings in the regular season, was one of the best relievers in baseball in 2020. The Brewers say William’s shoulder injury is not severe, but bad […]

BREWERS

Brewers turn to Suter in Game 1 against Dodgers tonight

September 30, 2020 Rick Solem

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the playoffs Wednesday night, not exactly at full strength. It’s not just Christian Yelich’s bat. Milwaukee (29-31) also is in desperation mode on the mound against the LA Dodgers (43-17). Game 1 of pandemic playoffsListen to Bob Uecker on the call as the Dodgers host the BrewersPregame at 8:35 p.m. […]

MLB

Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins’ record losing streak at 17

September 30, 2020 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tarnished by scandal at the start of the year and below average during this pandemic-abbreviated season, the Houston Astros showed up for the playoffs with their usual confidence and poise. Just like that, they’ve got the edge on the Minnesota Twins in an elimination game. Jose Altuve drew a walk to force […]

BLOGS

Dave’s Top 5 NFL teams after Week 3

September 29, 2020 Dave Carney

Dave Carney 9/29/2020 1. Kansas City Chiefs (up from 4)It’s hard to know where to start with the Chiefs. Last week after a “disappointing” road victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs had slipped to Number 4 in my rankings. The Super Bowl champs looked OK through the first two weeks of the season, […]

NEWS

Vikings, Titans suspending activities, after 3 players with Tennessee test positive for COVID-19

September 29, 2020 Rick Solem

Three players and five others with the Tennessee Titans have tested positive for COVID-19. The Titans and Minnesota Vikings are suspending in-person club activities, after playing last weekend. The Tians beat Minnesota 31-30. The Vikings said they haven’t received any positive tests following Sunday’s matchup, adding that they will perform additional testing. The Vikings play at noon […]

BREWERS

Column: A season like no other gets playoffs like no other

September 28, 2020 Associated Press

The playoffs are here, and there’s no better way to start than by throwing out the first ball Tuesday in Minnesota with the cheating Astros and their 29-31 record. It’s entirely possible, if not terribly likely, that the Astros could suddenly discover a way to start hitting the ball and make the World Series once […]