By Adam Roberts – 5/19/2021 #BucksInSix started as a Twitter hashtag during the playoffs years ago in a series between Milwaukee and the then Lebron-led Miami Heat. The Bucks lost that series, and last year in the bubble fell once again to the now Jimmy Butler-led Heat. But if Giannis and the Bucks want the…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/19/2021 The state of Wisconsin has had its premiere football schools over the course of time. Names that come to mind include Jerry Sinz’s program at Edgar, Joe LaBuda’s Menomonie Mustangs, Bob Hyland at St. Mary’s Springs, perennial state contender Stratford, and the Papermakers of Kimberly who didn’t lose a single…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/18/2021 Call it streamers flexing their influence on the youths, call it just the latest fad these past few months, but there has been a notable upswing of interests in trading cards recently. The hobby of collecting cards, thought to be a relic pastime of a forgotten day, has made a…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/18/2021 Brewers’ pitcher Corbin Burnes recently missed some time due to a COVID situation, and while it was certainly unfortunate to lose maybe the best pitcher in baseball at the moment, at least the Brewers avoided a case like with the Yankees. Nine members of that organization tested positive for the…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/18/2021 As everyone’s eyes and ears remain focused on the Packers and Aaron Rodgers, the Vikings are quietly adding a couple of players to the roster. Minnesota has announced it has signed tackle Evin Ksiezarczyk and veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson. Ksiezarczyk earned a deal after his performance on a tryout in…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/17/2021 It’s the story that we already know will dominate the rest of the month of May in this state until the Bucks either advance to June playoff basketball or falter in the first round. And everyone wants to get their two cents in, from the little guys like myself all…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/17/2021 The NBA announced its 2021 hall of fame class this year, which includes one former Milwaukee Buck among its ranks. Bucks legend Bob Dandridge is part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 from the Veterans Committee. He is joined in this year’s class by Chris Bosh,…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/14/2021 I know we probably don’t probably have a TON of Timberwolves fans in the area, but I know we do cross over into southeast Minnesota, and if there’s a big enough story involving the Vikings or Twins I certainly make a point of noting it. I feel this is probably…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/14/2021 The career of Jordyn Kleman at Winona State has been marked with success unparalleled in school history. The La Crosse native made her mark early, and going into the NSIC Tournament this month, the senior had one final opportunity to cement her legacy as one of the best athletes the…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 5/14/2021 I wrote a piece earlier this year calling Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes a stud, an opinion I know is shared by many Brewers fans and non-Brewers fans alike. When you make MLB history, that definitely ups your stud points, and Burnesy had a couple of historic moments yesterday. Burnes broke…… Continue Reading »