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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).

It’s official, Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers sitting in a tree

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danica Patrick’s heart is racing for Aaron Rodgers. Patrick, a Chicago Bears fan, confirmed Monday she is dating the Green Bay Packers quarterback. “Yes, Aaron and I […]

Blue 18, Green 19 … set, hut. WATCH Giannis snap one to Middleton for the score

WASHINGTON — In a 104-95 win over the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, 20 rebounds and this one of six assists Monday. 60 CHEETAH! HUT HUT!@Giannis_An34 […]

LeBron reflects on MLK’s legacy, criticizes Trump on holiday

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) LeBron James says honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is more important than ever because “we’re trying to be divided right now by somebody.” James […]

Wolves win 5th in row, move 1/2 game back of Spurs for No. 3 seed

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As Jamal Crawford talked about how the Minnesota Timberwolves must continue improving, next-locker neighbor Jimmy Butler couldn’t help himself. “Blah, blah, blah,” Butler playfully jabbed while Crawford […]

Bucks fall to surging Heat, move to eighth spot in East

MIAMI (AP) — Goran Dragic and Erik Spoelstra were asked separately Sunday what a seven-game winning streak means to them, and both immediately provided the same answer. “Nothing,” Dragic said. […]

Golf Channel cameramen walk out on coverage amid Sony Open

HONOLULU (AP) — Union workers for video and audio production at Golf Channel events walked out Sunday over stalled contract negotiations, leading to limited coverage of the final round at […]

LISTEN: Minnesota Vikings’ Paul Allen on the Diggs’ winning TD

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Life around football prepares Gutekunst for Packers GM job

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The son of a college football coach, Brian Gutekunst has an idea of the kind of scrutiny that he’ll receive as the new general manager […]

Saints’ Jordan aims to disappoint his dad’s old fans

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — As much as Saints All-Pro Cam Jordan admires his father, Steve, and effusively praises the former Minnesota Vikings tight end, he hasn’t been able to resist […]

The case for Keenum: Vikings QB keeps on disproving doubters

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Minnesota’s offense huddled for the first time that mid-September afternoon in Pittsburgh, Case Keenum’s energy and confidence quickly filled the circle. The Vikings were forced to […]

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