By Adam Roberts – 10/19/2021 On a night when some wondered whether the Milwaukee Bucks would be victims of the moment and get caught up in the celebration of unveiling a championship banner and handing out rings, that couldn’t have been further from what happened on the court. Giannis had a double-double with 32 and…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/19/2021 Though some may not be his biggest fans during his time off the field, the abilities of former Packer wide receiver Greg Jennings are indisputable. The second rounder from Western Michigan recorded 53 touchdowns during his seven year Packers’ career, including two critical ones in Super Bowl XLV, and was…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/18/2021 Every Wednesday afternoon during the football season, I set aside some time in my busy production/writing/recording schedule to take in the work of Youtuber UrinatingTree‘s “This Week In Sportsball” videos summarizing the previous week of NFL football (they’re highly entertaining btw and I recommend checking them out starting with this video…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/18/2021 Those that follow college sports, specifically Division One sports, know that we have officially entered the “Transfer Portal Era”, where loyalty to one school/program has been rendered obsolete in the face of pseudo-free agency that has made its way into the sport. It affects every school across the country, and…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/18/2021 In case you didn’t know, it would appear that the majority owner of the Chicago Bears franchise is not, in fact, Virginia Halas McCaskey. In actuality, it appears to be Aaron Rodgers. The Packers quarterback scored a six-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal a 24-14 Packers,…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/15/2021 The grab-bag nature of the Packers’ offensive line these last few weeks has actually worked out fairly well, but many are likely eager to see the best five back on the field again. Signs today at practice point to that being closer to reality this week. The injury report this…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/15/2021 The road has ended for the final three Coulee Region athletes competing at the WIAA State Tennis Tournament in Madison this week. Earlier today, Aquinas’s Danica Silcox fought hard in the second set against fellow sophomore Jessica Jacobson from Catholic Memorial, but the sixth-seeded singles athlete was too much to…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/15/2021 I think it’s safe to say if you help build the first championship team in half a century for your franchise, you’ve got a nice little contract extension coming your way. The Milwaukee Bucks and general manager Jon Horst today agreed to a new multiyear deal, as first reported by…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/14/2021 The final push for the playoffs has arrived this week. A number of results last week locked in playoff spots for area teams like Central, Westby, and others. Still more teams like Sparta, Holmen, Black River Falls, Blair/Taylor and more need to make some magic happen to lock down postseason…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 10/14/2021 After nine seasons on the coaching staff, six as manager, Brian Lewis and the La Crosse Loggers have mutually agreed to part ways. In Lewis’s place the team will turn to Rob Sidwell, a name that may be familiar to some in baseball scouting circles. He has scouting experience with…… Continue Reading »