By Adam Roberts – 3/24/2021 As NBA stars left and right seem to be succumbing to the injury bug, the status of Milwaukee’s biggest name is uncertain. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable for the game tonight against the Celtics in Milwaukee. The two-time NBA MVP did practice yesterday after sitting out…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/24/2021 In the last 15 years, the issue of concussions in sports, particularly in football among young athletes, has resulted in continuing advancements in studies on the injury. However, as someone who has been put through high school concussion protocol at least a couple times in 2009, I know that the…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/23/2021 Notably absent from Milwaukee’s 140-113 win over Indiana last night was Giannis, who was listed out of the game with a left knee sprain. Head coach Mike Budenholzer traced the injury back to potentially the Bucks’ win over San Antonio on Saturday. Giannis is just the latest top-name superstar in…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/23/2021 Contract signings and restructurings continue this week, and a starting defensive back is signed on for another year in Green Bay despite a less-than-stellar performance in the NFC Championship Game this year. Green Bay is re-signing cornerback Kevin King on a one-year, six-million dollar deal, according to Tom Pelissero of…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/22/2021 Since the signing of running back Aaron Jones, free agency has been fairly quiet in Titletown, and now we might know a bit more on why that is. Sports Illustrated’s Michael Silver says that the team is currently trying to negotiate with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a restructured contract. If…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/22/2021 I believe that many people would agree that given the chaos of this time a year ago, the fact that an NFL Draft happened in any format last April was nothing short of amazing. That said, a return to an in-person format for 2021, even limited in scope, would be…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/22/2021 A season of challenge has ended for Wisconsin men’s basketball. Fighting through a pandemic and being fortunate enough to not require any pauses for COVID-reasons on their end, Wisconsin was outmatched by a one-seed from Waco, Texas. The Baylor Bears forced 14 Wisconsin turnovers on their way to a 76-63…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/19/2021 While the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament heats up today, let’s run down some results you may have missed from last night’s prep sports action: Girls Basketball Playoffs Caledonia 56 St. Charles 44 Caledonia boasts excellent boys AND girls basketball teams, and last night the ladies took care of business…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/19/2021 The 2021 balancing of the Packers’ checkbook continues this week. Green Bay is tending offers to all four of their exclusive rights free agents. Receivers Allen Lazard and Malik Taylor, offensive tackle Yosh Nijman and outside linebacker Randy Ramsey will all be back with Green Bay. Lazard is the biggest name…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/18/2021 The Brewers have a starter for April 1st against the Twins. Brandon Woodruff is getting the nod for the second year in a row on Opening Day, solidifying his spot at the top of the Brewers’ rotation. It’s the first time a Brewer pitcher has started consecutive Opening Days since…… Continue Reading »