Business Journal Report (4-5-12)
In business news for Thursday, April 5th, 2012 -- Froedtert Hospital has plans to build a $45 million medical office building in New Berlin on Moorland Road near Beloit Road.
In business news for Thursday, April 5th, 2012 -- Froedtert Hospital has plans to build a $45 million medical office building in New Berlin on Moorland Road near Beloit Road.
Packers to kick off preseason on national TV
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will open the 2012 preseason on Thursday, Aug. 9, at San Diego on ESPN.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will open the 2012 preseason on Thursday, Aug. 9, at San Diego on ESPN.
Nike unveils 2012 Green Bay Packers uniforms
GREEN BAY -- Nike unveiled the 2012 uniforms of all 32 NFL teams on Tuesday morning, April 3rd.Packers.com reports the new Green Bay Packers uniforms still bear the familiar green and gold colors and marks worn by the team, and the "G" emblem on the helmet remains.Nike changed the material of the uniforms for some clubs, but the Packers maintained the existing material.Be the first to get the new Nike jersey.
GREEN BAY -- Nike unveiled the 2012 uniforms of all 32 NFL teams on Tuesday morning, April 3rd.Packers.com reports the new Green Bay Packers uniforms still bear the familiar green and gold colors and marks worn by the team, and the "G" emblem on the helmet remains.Nike changed the material of the uniforms for some clubs, but the Packers maintained the existing material.Be the first to get the new Nike jersey.
Brewers gearing up to welcome fans with something new
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up to welcome fans to Miller Park with things they've never seen before.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up to welcome fans to Miller Park with things they've never seen before.
Business Journal Report (4-3-12)
In business news for Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 -- The NFL's MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has teamed up with the Milwaukee Brewers for a series of promotional ads for the Brew Crew.
In business news for Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 -- The NFL's MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has teamed up with the Milwaukee Brewers for a series of promotional ads for the Brew Crew.
Free agent Anthony Hargrove signs with the Packers
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The agent for Anthony Hargrove says the free agent defensive lineman has agreed to a contract with the Green Bay Packers.Agent Phil Williams confirmed the deal, which was reported by espn.com earlier Thursday.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The agent for Anthony Hargrove says the free agent defensive lineman has agreed to a contract with the Green Bay Packers.Agent Phil Williams confirmed the deal, which was reported by espn.com earlier Thursday.
Green Bay Packers re-sign Jarrett Bush
Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson recently announced the team re-signed Cornerback Jarrett Bush.
Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson recently announced the team re-signed Cornerback Jarrett Bush.
Packers 7th annual Tailgate Tour set for May 15-19
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans Wednesday for the seventh annual Tailgate Tour.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers announced plans Wednesday for the seventh annual Tailgate Tour.
Packers sign free agent Jeff Saturday
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed a big-name veteran free agent, 36-year-old Jeff Saturday.The five-time Pro Bowl center had been expected to join his longtime Colts teammate Peyton Manning with the Broncos, but after meeting in Green Bay with coach Mike McCarthy last week, Saturday opted to continue his career with the Packers.Saturday is the same height as recently departed Scott Wells and five pounds lighter, as well as five years older.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have signed a big-name veteran free agent, 36-year-old Jeff Saturday.The five-time Pro Bowl center had been expected to join his longtime Colts teammate Peyton Manning with the Broncos, but after meeting in Green Bay with coach Mike McCarthy last week, Saturday opted to continue his career with the Packers.Saturday is the same height as recently departed Scott Wells and five pounds lighter, as well as five years older.
NFL suspends Saints' head coach for entire season
(CNN) -- In sweeping discipline that one analyst called "historic," New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season and former Saints defensive coach Gregg Williams was suspended indefinitely in a series of NFL punishments Wednesday for the team's bounty program against opponents.Under the bounties, the team paid bonuses for knocking opposing players out of a game, the NFL said.Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season, the NFL said.
(CNN) -- In sweeping discipline that one analyst called "historic," New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton was suspended without pay for the entire 2012 season and former Saints defensive coach Gregg Williams was suspended indefinitely in a series of NFL punishments Wednesday for the team's bounty program against opponents.Under the bounties, the team paid bonuses for knocking opposing players out of a game, the NFL said.Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis was suspended without pay for the first eight regular-season games of the 2012 season, the NFL said.
Tim Tebow picked up by New York Jets
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, bringing the polarizing quarterback to a team that just recently gave starter Mark Sanchez a three-year contract extension.Denver general manager Brian Xanders said the Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder -- all in 2012.The trade first was reported by Fox Sports.Tebow, who became expendable when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year deal, is expected to complement Sanchez, who received a $40.5 million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month.
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Jets acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, bringing the polarizing quarterback to a team that just recently gave starter Mark Sanchez a three-year contract extension.Denver general manager Brian Xanders said the Broncos will receive fourth- and sixth-round draft picks, while New York gets a seventh-rounder -- all in 2012.The trade first was reported by Fox Sports.Tebow, who became expendable when the Broncos signed Peyton Manning to a five-year deal, is expected to complement Sanchez, who received a $40.5 million contract extension, with $20.5 million guaranteed, earlier this month.
Manning, Broncos seal five-year, $96 million deal
DENVER (AP) -- The big deal is done.
DENVER (AP) -- The big deal is done.
Cornerback Jarrett Bush gets three-year deal with Packers
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Green Bay Packers, according to his agent.Agent Derrick Fox says Bush agreed to return to the Packers after making free agent visits to Arizona and the New York Jets.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Cornerback and special teams ace Jarrett Bush has agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Green Bay Packers, according to his agent.Agent Derrick Fox says Bush agreed to return to the Packers after making free agent visits to Arizona and the New York Jets.
Peyton Manning ready to join the Denver Broncos
DENVER (AP) -- ESPN is reporting that Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos.Citing anonymous sources Monday, ESPN said that the four-time MVP has instructed agent Tom Condon to negotiate to complete a deal with Denver.
DENVER (AP) -- ESPN is reporting that Peyton Manning is negotiating to join the Denver Broncos.Citing anonymous sources Monday, ESPN said that the four-time MVP has instructed agent Tom Condon to negotiate to complete a deal with Denver.
QB Matt Flynn reaches agreement with Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Free agent quarterback Matt Flynn has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a multiyear deal.The Seahawks are hoping that a one-time backup in Green Bay can again become the new franchise quarterback in the Pacific Northwest.Flynn has been a career backup with the Packers.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Free agent quarterback Matt Flynn has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a multiyear deal.The Seahawks are hoping that a one-time backup in Green Bay can again become the new franchise quarterback in the Pacific Northwest.Flynn has been a career backup with the Packers.
Homes moved for new Lambeau Field media parking lot
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have begun clearing the way for the new additions to Lambeau Field.Two houses near the stadium were moved, rather than demolished, to make way for a new parking lot for the media.The Packers sold the rental properties to Devooght House Movers for a total of $6,000.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have begun clearing the way for the new additions to Lambeau Field.Two houses near the stadium were moved, rather than demolished, to make way for a new parking lot for the media.The Packers sold the rental properties to Devooght House Movers for a total of $6,000.
QB Matt Flynn to visit Miami Dolphins
MIAMI (AP) -- Spurned by Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins turned Friday to their backup plan -- backup quarterback Matt Flynn.Manning telephoned the Dolphins on Thursday to advise them he would sign elsewhere, and the team began courting free-agent Flynn, two people familiar with the negotiations said.Both people confirmed the developments to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins haven't commented publicly on their free-agent shopping.Flynn, a backup last season with Green Bay, was scheduled to visit Miami by the weekend after concluding a visit with the Seattle Seahawks.Free-agent Mark Anderson, who had 10 sacks last year as a pass-rush specialist for the New England Patriots, visited the Dolphins on Friday.
MIAMI (AP) -- Spurned by Peyton Manning, the Miami Dolphins turned Friday to their backup plan -- backup quarterback Matt Flynn.Manning telephoned the Dolphins on Thursday to advise them he would sign elsewhere, and the team began courting free-agent Flynn, two people familiar with the negotiations said.Both people confirmed the developments to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins haven't commented publicly on their free-agent shopping.Flynn, a backup last season with Green Bay, was scheduled to visit Miami by the weekend after concluding a visit with the Seattle Seahawks.Free-agent Mark Anderson, who had 10 sacks last year as a pass-rush specialist for the New England Patriots, visited the Dolphins on Friday.
Packers Defensive End Mike Neal suspended four games
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers Defensive End Mike Neal for four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.Packers.com reports Neal will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on the day after the team’s fourth regular-season game of the 2012 season.The league says Neal is eligible to participate in both off-season and preseason practices and games.Neal, a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, has played in nine games over two seasons because of injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers Defensive End Mike Neal for four games for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.Packers.com reports Neal will be eligible to return to the Packers’ active roster on the day after the team’s fourth regular-season game of the 2012 season.The league says Neal is eligible to participate in both off-season and preseason practices and games.Neal, a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL draft, has played in nine games over two seasons because of injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
State Senate okays bill to reduce concussions in youth sports
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has approved a bill designed to reduce concussions in youth sports.The National Football League has been lobbying states to adopt laws requiring athletes be immediately removed from their activity if they are suffering from a head injury.The bill would require the state and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to educate players, coaches and parents about concussions.
MADISON (AP) -- The state Senate has approved a bill designed to reduce concussions in youth sports.The National Football League has been lobbying states to adopt laws requiring athletes be immediately removed from their activity if they are suffering from a head injury.The bill would require the state and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to educate players, coaches and parents about concussions.
Case closed in death of Michael Philbin
OSHKOSH -- The case is now closed in the death of former Packers' offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son, Michael.Michael Philbin's body was recovered from the Fox River on January 9th.Oshkosh detectives say they found no foul play.Toxicology reports show that Michael Philbin had a blood alcohol level of .176 and a positive test for marijuana at the time of his death.
OSHKOSH -- The case is now closed in the death of former Packers' offensive coordinator Joe Philbin's son, Michael.Michael Philbin's body was recovered from the Fox River on January 9th.Oshkosh detectives say they found no foul play.Toxicology reports show that Michael Philbin had a blood alcohol level of .176 and a positive test for marijuana at the time of his death.