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 »
By Adam Roberts – 3/18/2021 While some would argue that the Vikings’ priority right now should be building up an offense to help Kirk Cousins, when you have an opportunity to pursue a multi-time Pro Bowler I’d say most teams will probably go after them assuming they aren’t complete fossils (Brady is an exception). Minnesota…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/18/2021 The Houston Rockets have been in fire sale mode most of the year after James Harden got out of Dodge, and when you’re on a franchise-record 18-game losing streak you have to get what you can. The Bucks took advantage yesterday, acquiring forward P.J. Tucker in a trade that sends…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/17/2021 The Vikings are parting ways with defensive tackle Shamar Stephen ahead of the new league year, which officially began today. He was released yesterday, clearing 3.75-million dollars in salary cap space. Stephen has spent six of his first seven seasons in Minnesota. The move comes after Minnesota brought in Dalvin…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/17/2021 As the new NFL league year begins, it marks the date that teams have to be under the salary cap and as such moves must be made. That means players who haven’t resigned or had their contracts restructured are likely finding new options, and this is the case with running…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 3/17/2021 During his previous stint with the Brewers, Travis Shaw became very well-liked by fans. This made his split with the team after a difficult 2019 season harder to swallow after Shaw and the Brewers couldn’t settle on a salary for the 2020 season. At least now, he’ll have an opportunity…… Continue Reading »