By Adam Roberts – 7/27/2021 For those who don’t know me too well, I’ve often thought I have some sort of weird gift/curse. Whenever I leave on any kind of vacation, something big tends to happen while I’m away. Back in 2008, I went up to my family’s cabin up north for a weekend; while…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/23/2021 A Minnesota Vikings assistant coach is out of a job after refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports Rick Dennison is believed to be the first position coach in the NFL to leave his team after choosing not to get the shot. He served as an assistant…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/23/2021 When this headline was read aloud by Steve “Sparky” Fifer on The Wendy’s Big Show this afternoon, it elicited a yawn from the show’s Leroy Butler. But I’m sure not everyone is yawning today. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: It’s not just Aaron Rodgers: The Packers and star WR Davante Adams…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/23/2021 In their return to the diamond after the all-star break, defensive struggles once again caused problems for the Loggers. Second baseman Chrisitan Dicochea committed two of La Crosse’s three errors in a 6-2 loss to Rochester at Mayo Field. The Loggers plated the first two runs of the game in…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/22/2021 By declaration of Wisconsin governor Tony Evers, today is officially “Bucks In Six Day”. Tens of thousands of fans in Milwaukee cheered for their NBA champion Bucks as the team enjoys a day of celebration downtown. Today players and owners cruised through the heart of the city in double-decker buses…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/22/2021 Big news was dropped this afternoon from the NFL in regards to games this season that may be impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the league informed clubs today that if a game cannot be rescheduled during the 18-week season in 2021 due to a COVID outbreak…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/22/2021 The newest WIAA associate director has a Coulee Region connection. Mel Dow will take over for Wade Labecki, who will be retiring from the position effective September 1st. Dow has served as the athletics and activities director in the Stoughton School District since 2010. He attended UW-La Crosse and received a…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/22/2021 We’d understand if, while caught up in the excitement of the preparation for today’s victory parade in Milwaukee, you forgot that today was Big Ten media today as well. Priorities, people. Though one interesting announcement has come out of the annual event. Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/21/2021 The Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony is set for Friday and we now know who will serve as flag bearers for the U.S. delegation. Veteran women’s basketball star Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm says she has an idea what it will be like. Joining her will be Major League Baseball…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/21/2021 Yes, there were other sports going on yesterday if you can believe it. The Brewers had the foresight to move up their 5-2 loss to Kansas City so as to not interfere with Game Six last night. And in Mankato, Minnesota yesterday evening, the brightest stars of the Northwoods League…… Continue Reading »