By Adam Roberts – 7/30/2021 I’m about to head out the door for the weekend, but wanted to get in one more notable story that dropped late this afternoon. The Associated Press is reporting that the NCAA Board of Governors is calling for a constitutional convention in November, during which major reform in governance practices…
By Adam Roberts – 7/30/2021 While Japan just recently extended its state of emergency to more regions while COVID cases shoot up again, the 2020-21 Olympics continue along, with the first batch of track and field competitions beginning, plus the start of US baseball and another women’s basketball win. Here’s a daily check on where…
By Adam Roberts – 7/30/2021 It’s coming down to the wire once again for MLB teams to make deals before the deadline. The Brewers have made a deal today to bring in another arm to the bullpen. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Milwaukee is acquiring lefty Daniel Norris from the Detroit Tigers. In exchange, the Brewers…
By Adam Roberts – 7/29/2021 To provide some relief from the constant Rodgers talk you’ve bravely endured through this week, here’s a daily check on what’s going on in Japan as the Tokyo Olympics continue: The United States added another gold medal to its count after Suni Lee finished first in the women’s gymnastics all-around…
By Adam Roberts – 7/29/2021 The reports are pretty cut and dry: the return of Randall Cobb to Green Bay was a move completely spearheaded by Aaron Rodgers as a way to recognize his input more as it relates to team affairs. Nevertheless, fans, media, and players seem glad to have Cobb back in Titletown.…
By Adam Roberts – 7/29/2021 Despite an offensive burst the Brewers received in the Willy Adames signing, there is no such thing as an off-the-table option for a team looking to go all-in on a World Series run. The Brewers acquired infielder Eduardo Escobar from the Diamondbacks yesterday in exchange for two prospects. Escobar has…
By Adam Roberts – 7/28/2021 Our Olympic coverage has been quite subdued around the station, mostly because the local connection to our area in Tokyo is a bit thin. But, we’d be hard pressed not to include when the US of A does something special. The U.S. women’s 3-on-3 basketball team is the first ever…
By Adam Roberts – 7/28/2021 We knew today would be a very busy day at the Packers’ training camp podium. Earlier this morning, general manager Brian Gutekunst was peppered with questions by the gathered media about the offseason, and what the team’s plans were for Aaron Rodgers after this year. Gutey answered in his usual…
By Adam Roberts – 7/28/2021 While the glory of the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Finals cannot be overstated, it’s important to also remember that basketball is a business. Everyone from the top all the way down the roster can now add “NBA Champion” to their resume, adding a little extra value to their name.…
By Adam Roberts – 7/27/2021 While all the highlights of pre-training camp noise has revolved around the Packers, the Vikings are not without their own stories today as well. The team is cutting ties with rookie Jaylen Twyman before he ever steps onto the field. The former Pitt Panther was cut on Monday for a…
By Adam Roberts – 7/23/2021 Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has been placed on the 10-day IL after contracting COVID-19. Yelich was vaccinated with the team at the start of the season, and reported “mild symptoms” to the team yesterday. In addition, Jace Peterson will be out for a minimum of seven days as a close…
By Adam Roberts – 7/27/2021 Traditionally, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team has started their year with some fun in the sun at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, and that will be the case again this year. Wisconsin will be a part of the eight team field participating in the annual early season nonconference showcase. Joining…
