Sports leagues seek return to play but with no guarantees
LOS ANGELES -- With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic.Virtually all leagues talk publicly about their desire to return before summer.
LOS ANGELES -- With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic.Virtually all leagues talk publicly about their desire to return before summer.
'A man of true character:' NFL Hall of Famer, Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis dead at 85
GREEN BAY -- Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis has passed away.
GREEN BAY -- Hall of Famer and Green Bay Packers legend Willie Davis has passed away.
It’s time to tailgate: Facebook group allows Packers fans to join virtually each Sunday in April
GREEN BAY -- The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a new way to bring Packers fans together.
GREEN BAY -- The Greater Green Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau has found a new way to bring Packers fans together.
NFL, union approve virtual offseason workout program
NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.League executive Troy Vincent said it’s imperative to be “reasonable and responsible in the current environment.”The three-week, virtual offseason starts on April 20 for teams with new head coaches and April 27 for the others.
NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct “virtual” offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.League executive Troy Vincent said it’s imperative to be “reasonable and responsible in the current environment.”The three-week, virtual offseason starts on April 20 for teams with new head coaches and April 27 for the others.
'During this coronavirus outbreak:' Chicago restaurant uses Bears to describe social distancing
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
Lambeau Field, Camp Randall participate in #LightItBlue campaign to support frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- Lambeau Field and Titletown joined dozens of other entertainment venues, landmarks and buildings throughout the country Thursday night, April 9.Many major landmarks around the U.S. lit up in blue to show support for the #LightItBlue campaign.The Lambeau Field video boards and marquee signs, as well as Titletown’s marquee sign and plaza lights, were illuminated in a show of gratitude for health care professionals and essential workers caring for the community.
GREEN BAY -- Lambeau Field and Titletown joined dozens of other entertainment venues, landmarks and buildings throughout the country Thursday night, April 9.Many major landmarks around the U.S. lit up in blue to show support for the #LightItBlue campaign.The Lambeau Field video boards and marquee signs, as well as Titletown’s marquee sign and plaza lights, were illuminated in a show of gratitude for health care professionals and essential workers caring for the community.
NFL going with virtual format for upcoming draft
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
NEW YORK -- The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft.
Rodgers, Watt, Brady among NFL's All-Decade Team
CANTON, Ohio -- Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Adrian Peterson are among eight unanimous selections to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Also chosen on every ballot of the 48-member Hall of Fame selection committee are Von Miller, Aaron Donald, Joe Thomas, Marshal Yanda and Justin Tucker.
CANTON, Ohio -- Tom Brady, J.J. Watt and Adrian Peterson are among eight unanimous selections to the 2010s NFL All-Decade Team announced Monday by the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Also chosen on every ballot of the 48-member Hall of Fame selection committee are Von Miller, Aaron Donald, Joe Thomas, Marshal Yanda and Justin Tucker.
Set your DVR for FOX's 'Greatest Games' series throughout month of April
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports on the weekend with a "Greatest Games" series.Every Sunday in April, FOX Sports will broadcast a different classic Super Bowl game -- and there are actually two Packers Super Bowls on the FOX schedule.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is helping fill your need for sports on the weekend with a "Greatest Games" series.Every Sunday in April, FOX Sports will broadcast a different classic Super Bowl game -- and there are actually two Packers Super Bowls on the FOX schedule.
'Packers Everywhere' ticket takeover contest finalists revealed, 2 from Wisconsin
GREEN BAY -- After thousands of photos were submitted to the “Packers Everywhere Ticket Takeover Contest,” five finalists have been selected for the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets.This year’s finalists revealed on Friday, April 3 are:
GREEN BAY -- After thousands of photos were submitted to the “Packers Everywhere Ticket Takeover Contest,” five finalists have been selected for the chance to have their photo printed on approximately 80,000 game tickets.This year’s finalists revealed on Friday, April 3 are:
Packers to launch 'Legacy' documentary series online, fans invited to virtual watch parties
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 2 will launch "Legacy: 100 Seasons of the Green Bay Packers", presented by Associated Bank, on packers.com and on the team’s mobile app, with a new episode about each decade set to premiere online each week for the next 10 weeks.Legacy is a 10-part documentary series celebrating a century of the Packers, with every decade represented by an individual film between one and two hours in length.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 2 will launch "Legacy: 100 Seasons of the Green Bay Packers", presented by Associated Bank, on packers.com and on the team’s mobile app, with a new episode about each decade set to premiere online each week for the next 10 weeks.Legacy is a 10-part documentary series celebrating a century of the Packers, with every decade represented by an individual film between one and two hours in length.
NFL clubs approve expansion of postseason beginning with upcoming season
NEW YORK -- NFL clubs voted Tuesday, March 31 to expand the postseason by two teams beginning with the 2020 season.Expanding the NFL postseason was addressed in the new NFL-NFLPA Collective BargainingAgreement.
NEW YORK -- NFL clubs voted Tuesday, March 31 to expand the postseason by two teams beginning with the 2020 season.Expanding the NFL postseason was addressed in the new NFL-NFLPA Collective BargainingAgreement.
Packers sign RB Tyler Ervin for next season, GM Gutekunst says
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed running back Tyler Ervin, General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday, March 30.Ervin, a 5'10", 192-pound fifth-year player out of San Jose State, played in four regular-season games and both postseason contests for the Packers last season after being claimed off of waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 3, 2019.He averaged 26.7 yards on six kickoff returns, including a career-long 45-yarder for Green Bay during the regular season, and 9.6 yards on 11 punt returns, according to a release.In the postseason, Ervin returned three kickoffs for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) and one punt for 6 yards with three fair catches.He was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (No. 119 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed running back Tyler Ervin, General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday, March 30.Ervin, a 5'10", 192-pound fifth-year player out of San Jose State, played in four regular-season games and both postseason contests for the Packers last season after being claimed off of waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Dec. 3, 2019.He averaged 26.7 yards on six kickoff returns, including a career-long 45-yarder for Green Bay during the regular season, and 9.6 yards on 11 punt returns, according to a release.In the postseason, Ervin returned three kickoffs for 41 yards (13.7 avg.) and one punt for 6 yards with three fair catches.He was originally selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (No. 119 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Bucks, Packers donate money raised to local hunger relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers teamed up to sell limited edition t-shirts after the Packers' playoff run with intent to donate money raised to hunger relief efforts.The $37,500 raised will benefit both Paul's Pantry in Green Bay and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee.The shirts -- that featured both the Bucks and Packers logos -- were sold for $19.95 and were available for purchase during the Packers’ playoff run at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field and online.Wisconsin sports teams have historically supported each other throughout their seasons in a variety of ways, including attendance at games, video board shout-outs and social media posts.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers teamed up to sell limited edition t-shirts after the Packers' playoff run with intent to donate money raised to hunger relief efforts.The $37,500 raised will benefit both Paul's Pantry in Green Bay and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin in Milwaukee.The shirts -- that featured both the Bucks and Packers logos -- were sold for $19.95 and were available for purchase during the Packers’ playoff run at the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum, at the Packers Pro Shop at Lambeau Field and online.Wisconsin sports teams have historically supported each other throughout their seasons in a variety of ways, including attendance at games, video board shout-outs and social media posts.
Ex-Packers WR Geronimo Allison signs with division rival Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.The Lions announced the move Sunday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Geronimo Allison.The Lions announced the move Sunday.
'Pandemonium:' Aaron Rodgers details return to US from Peru on radio show
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
Report: Packers to sign wide receiver Devin Funchess
GREEN BAY -- WLUK in Green Bay on Tuesday, March 24 learned the Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Devin Funchess agreed on a deal to bring the five-year pro to Green Bay.
GREEN BAY -- WLUK in Green Bay on Tuesday, March 24 learned the Green Bay Packers and wide receiver Devin Funchess agreed on a deal to bring the five-year pro to Green Bay.
Packers re-sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis.
Green Bay Packers establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5M
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced Monday, March 23 they will establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5 million through Packers Give Back "to assist efforts in Brown County and the Milwaukee area."According to a news release, the $1 million Brown County-directed fund, the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, is being established through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.Packers Give Back also is directing $500,000 to support initiatives in the Milwaukee area, the release said.The financial support will be directed to specific COVID-19 relief efforts in the respective communities, both immediately and in the future as needs arise due to the anticipated effects of the pandemic.“We are facing an unprecedented challenge in our communities,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy in the release. “We know our nonprofit support agencies will be performing their usual excellent work, but they’ll need additional resources as various needs and gaps in coverage develop in the coming weeks and months.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced Monday, March 23 they will establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds totaling $1.5 million through Packers Give Back "to assist efforts in Brown County and the Milwaukee area."According to a news release, the $1 million Brown County-directed fund, the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund, is being established through the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation.Packers Give Back also is directing $500,000 to support initiatives in the Milwaukee area, the release said.The financial support will be directed to specific COVID-19 relief efforts in the respective communities, both immediately and in the future as needs arise due to the anticipated effects of the pandemic.“We are facing an unprecedented challenge in our communities,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy in the release. “We know our nonprofit support agencies will be performing their usual excellent work, but they’ll need additional resources as various needs and gaps in coverage develop in the coming weeks and months.
Packers Tailgate Tour canceled, donations planned for nonprofits
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.
GREEN BAY -- The 15th annual Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour -- originally scheduled to travel to La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee from May 15-17 -- has been canceled as part of the collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.This decision was made based on guidance from government officials and the CDC, in light of their recommendations for limiting gathering sizes and practicing social distancing as much as possible.