By Adam Roberts – 7/2/2021 All day yesterday leading up to the Bucks-Hawks game, I had to hear about how the Bucks needed Khris Middleton to become Batman with Giannis out of commission. Not many considered the possibility that maybe, just maybe, the locker room would rally around their injured teammate and take the opportunity…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/1/2021 No surprises here, but tonight’s Game Five in Milwaukee will not feature the services of the Greek Freak. Giannis was officially ruled out by the team this afternoon, a likely indication that Giannis will probably miss the remainder of the Eastern Conference Finals with his hyperextended knee. The good news…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/1/2021 It’s been apparent since the Supreme Court ruling, but the future of sports in America will in some way revolve around sports betting. Be it physical sports books, mobile betting, radio shows discussing lines and over/unders, betting is here to stay. Slowly but surely states have begun making plans to…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 7/1/2021 A few years ago, I wrote an article on the rise of esports around the world over the last 10 years. Since that article, the world of esports has continued to permeate into the mainstream. It’s to the point now where colleges and universities are committing resources to build competitive…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/30/2021 Graham Mertz heralded the incoming changes to N.I.L. rules with the unveiling of his new brand logo earlier this week. And today, the change should become official across the collegiate sports landscape. The NCAA’s Division One Board of Directors is today expected to approve allowing college athletes to make money…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/30/2021 The two teams playing in the Eastern Conference Finals are probably the two teams remaining this postseason who are completely different teams if their number one guy is not on the floor. Entering Game Five tomorrow, it’s possible both #1s will not be able to play. The Bucks are holding…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/29/2021 The news in college sports right now is rightfully around the upcoming name, image, and likeness changes coming later this week. Yesterday, we got a glimpse of what that might look like for Wisconsin Badger athletes with quarterback Graham Mertz unveiling a new brand logo. But there is still a…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/29/2021 The West Salem boy’s basketball program has a new leader, and it’s somebody with more than enough experience to qualify them for the role. Athletic director Ryan Olson announced earlier today that Mark Wagner will be the new head coach for Panther boy’s basketball starting this upcoming season. Prior to…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/29/2021 Anytime the Cubs travel up to Milwaukee, it’s inevitable that American Family Field will be teeming with Chicago fans whether or not the Brewers are doing well. That was the case again yesterday, with estimates from those in attendance putting the Cubs:Brewers fan ratio right around 60 percent Cubs fans…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 6/28/2021 While all the Badger news today likely is circulating around Graham Mertz and his new logo, there is some other Badger news today. The basketball team is scheduled to head to Atlanta on December 1st for the annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge against Georgia Tech. Recall last season the 17-9, 11-6…… Continue Reading »