By Adam Roberts – 12/22/2020 While the format will not be typical this year, the list of 2020 NFL Pro Bowlers was released yesterday, and as usual caused discussion over who had been snubbed from the list. Green Bay had seven players named to the Pro Bowl, which will be played as a virtual video…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/21/2020 While he certainly made a name for himself as an All-Pro linebacker between his rookie year in 1985 and his final season with Carolina in 1999, it wouldn’t be until the 2010 NFL season when Kevin Greene would get his coveted Super Bowl ring. The third-leading sacker in league history…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/21/2020 While they’re not out of the race just yet, playoffs are starting to look less and less likely for the Vikings. Tyler Conklin scored with eight minutes to go to put the Vikings within three but they were clipped 33-27 by the Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kirk Cousins finished…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/21/2020 The NBA is docking the Milwaukee Bucks a 2022 second-round draft pick for speaking to free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic too early. The league announced the Bucks violated league rules when they spoke with Bogdanovic prior to the allowable date.The Bucks did not end up signing the forward after a failed…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/21/2020 After missing the 2020 season following a practice injury, Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan will try to find success elsewhere. The senior quarterback will make use of the extra year of eligibility granted to players under COVID protocols this year to enter the transfer portal. Coan suffered a right foot injury…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/18/2020 One sizable change you might have noticed from the 2019-20 NBA season (apart from the obvious bubble format to finish the season and playoffs) was the inclusion of the coach’s challenge. And it appears it will be here to stay, at least for this upcoming season. The NBA board of…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/18/2020 While Wisconsin doesn’t, and likely never will, have a professional hockey team, there is still a lot of National Hockey League interest in the state and interest in the sport in general. When it comes to playing in a pandemic, the NHL finds itself in a rather difficult position of…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/18/2020 While the general public won’t be admitted to Packers games this regular season, one group of special individuals is being added to the guest list for this weekend’s home contest against Carolina. WBAY-TV’s Emily Matesic tweeted this morning that both frontline healthcare workers and first responders will be invited to…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/17/2020 A case that could fundamentally change college athletics in America is going before the top court in the nation. The Supreme Court will hear two cases on whether NCAA athletes should be paid. The two landmark cases could forever change the current student-athlete business model by examining whether the NCAA…… Continue Reading »
By Adam Roberts – 12/17/2020 While the COVID-19 vaccine continues to slowly begin its distribution in the US, different sports leagues will likely be announcing their plans on vaccination for their athletes. One association won’t be requiring it’s members to vaccinate. The PGA Tour isn’t going to require golfers, officials or spectators to be vaccinated…… Continue Reading »