Seven Green Bay Packers earn Pro Bowl selections
GREEN BAY -- Seven Green Bay Packers have earned Pro Bowl selections, including wide receiver Greg Jennings, fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nose tackle B.J. Raji, center Scott Wells, and cornerback Charles Woodson.
GREEN BAY -- Seven Green Bay Packers have earned Pro Bowl selections, including wide receiver Greg Jennings, fullback John Kuhn, linebacker Clay Matthews, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, nose tackle B.J. Raji, center Scott Wells, and cornerback Charles Woodson.
Packers make 30,000 more shares of stock available
GREEN BAY -- Sales of Green Bay Packers stock have been so brisk since an initial offering three weeks ago that the team is making another 30,000 shares available.The team initially offered 250,000 shares for sale starting Dec. 6.
GREEN BAY -- Sales of Green Bay Packers stock have been so brisk since an initial offering three weeks ago that the team is making another 30,000 shares available.The team initially offered 250,000 shares for sale starting Dec. 6.
Packers beat Chicago Bears 35-21, clinch No. 1 seed in NFC playoffs
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL's most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago Bears out of the playoff chase.Rodgers threw a pair of touchdowns to Jordy Nelson, another two to James Jones, and found tight end Jermichael Finley for a score as the Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.Clay Matthews made a key first-half interception for the Packers (14-1), who needed the win to tie down home-field advantage in the NFC.The loss eliminated the Bears (7-8) from playoff contention and put the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs as at least a wild card.Third-string running back Kahlil Bell rushed for 121 yards for the Bears, who trailed by only four early in the third quarter.
GREEN BAY -- Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes for the first time in his career to help the Green Bay Packers nail down the No. 1 seed in the NFC and claim another round of bragging rights in the NFL's most storied rivalry by knocking the Chicago Bears out of the playoff chase.Rodgers threw a pair of touchdowns to Jordy Nelson, another two to James Jones, and found tight end Jermichael Finley for a score as the Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.Clay Matthews made a key first-half interception for the Packers (14-1), who needed the win to tie down home-field advantage in the NFC.The loss eliminated the Bears (7-8) from playoff contention and put the Atlanta Falcons in the playoffs as at least a wild card.Third-string running back Kahlil Bell rushed for 121 yards for the Bears, who trailed by only four early in the third quarter.
Rodgers named 2011 AP Male Athlete of the Year
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season.Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers is the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year chosen by members of The Associated Press after his MVP performance in the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl victory in February and his stellar play during the team's long unbeaten run this season.Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots submitted from U.S. news organizations that make up the AP's membership.
Man is self-described ultimate Packers' fan, has basement shrine
KEWASKUM -- Even at first glance, Wayne and Dottie Sargent's home near Kewaskum has a distinctly Packers theme.
KEWASKUM -- Even at first glance, Wayne and Dottie Sargent's home near Kewaskum has a distinctly Packers theme.
Kids go Christmas shopping with Donald Driver
ASHWAUBENON -- Dozens of children from the Boys and Girls Club went shopping for Christmas with Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver!No one will mistake him for Santa Claus, but Driver has his own way of making Christmas come early. "Keep going until you run out of money.
ASHWAUBENON -- Dozens of children from the Boys and Girls Club went shopping for Christmas with Green Bay Packers receiver Donald Driver!No one will mistake him for Santa Claus, but Driver has his own way of making Christmas come early. "Keep going until you run out of money.
Fans react after Packers' perfect season ends with loss to Chiefs
BROWN DEER -- The Green Bay Packers went 364 days without losing, until Sunday, when they lose 19-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
BROWN DEER -- The Green Bay Packers went 364 days without losing, until Sunday, when they lose 19-14 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Packers lose to Chiefs, 19-14
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt against the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, who had just fired their coach and were starting a new quarterback.Proof again that nothing can be taken for granted in the NFL.
KANSAS CITY -- The Green Bay Packers' perfect season came to a crashing halt against the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, who had just fired their coach and were starting a new quarterback.Proof again that nothing can be taken for granted in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers announced Sporting News Athlete of the Year
Sporting News named Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Athlete of the Year.
Sporting News named Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Athlete of the Year.
Packers 13-0 after win over Oakland Raiders
GREEN BAY -- Winning every week is one thing.
GREEN BAY -- Winning every week is one thing.
Packers sell 185,000 shares of stock in two days
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the team sold about 185,000 shares in the first two days of its latest stock offering.The NFL's only publicly owned team is selling shares for $250 each, with a $25 handling fee.
GREEN BAY (AP) -- Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says the team sold about 185,000 shares in the first two days of its latest stock offering.The NFL's only publicly owned team is selling shares for $250 each, with a $25 handling fee.
Packers Jennings speaks to group of middle-schoolers
MILWAUKEE -- A number of Packers players spent the day in southeastern Wisconsin connecting with fans and celebrating their perfect 12-0 season.
MILWAUKEE -- A number of Packers players spent the day in southeastern Wisconsin connecting with fans and celebrating their perfect 12-0 season.
Packers players in Milwaukee Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- With their perfect 12-0 record, the Packers are hot, and they are attracting a lot of attention!
MILWAUKEE -- With their perfect 12-0 record, the Packers are hot, and they are attracting a lot of attention!
Fans snatch up Badgers, Packers gear
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin sports fans have a lot to celebrate after the Badgers defeated Michigan State this weekend and are headed to the Rose Bowl, and the Packers maintained their perfect record with a win over the New York Giants this weekend, along with clinching the division championship Sunday.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin sports fans have a lot to celebrate after the Badgers defeated Michigan State this weekend and are headed to the Rose Bowl, and the Packers maintained their perfect record with a win over the New York Giants this weekend, along with clinching the division championship Sunday.
Ideas for hosting a kids Packer party
Marianne Szymanski gives tips and tricks for hosting a fun kids Packer party.
Marianne Szymanski gives tips and tricks for hosting a fun kids Packer party.
Own a piece of the Packers when its stock sale begins Tuesday
GREEN BAY -- Want to own a piece of the Green Bay Packers?
GREEN BAY -- Want to own a piece of the Green Bay Packers?
Packers beat Giants 38-35 with last-second field goal
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Aaron Rodgers engineered a last-minute drive to set up a 30-yard field goal by Mason Crosby on the final play and the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated and clinched a playoff berth with a 38-35 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.Rodgers hit three passes of more than 18 yards on the drive in the final 58 seconds as the Super Bowl champion Packers (12-0) won their 18th straight game and handed the Giants (6-6) their fourth straight loss.New York, which was blown out by New Orleans Monday night, tied the game on a 2-yard Eli Manning touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion run by D.J. Ware with just under a minute to play.However, Rodgers, who threw four touchdown passes, wasn't going to settle for overtime after a touchback on the ensuing kickoff.On first down, he completed a pass to Jermichael Finley just over the outstretched hands of rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams and the tight end rumbled 24 yards up the right sideline to the 44.A 24-yard pass to Jordy Nelson down the left sideline moved the ball to the New York 29 and an 18-yard pass to Greg Jennings two plays later moved the ball to the 12.Green Bay called time out with 3 seconds to go, and then Crosby delivered his winning kick.The Packers would clinch the NFC North if Detroit lost to New Orleans on Sunday night.For the Giants, everything wasn't terrible.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Aaron Rodgers engineered a last-minute drive to set up a 30-yard field goal by Mason Crosby on the final play and the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated and clinched a playoff berth with a 38-35 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.Rodgers hit three passes of more than 18 yards on the drive in the final 58 seconds as the Super Bowl champion Packers (12-0) won their 18th straight game and handed the Giants (6-6) their fourth straight loss.New York, which was blown out by New Orleans Monday night, tied the game on a 2-yard Eli Manning touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion run by D.J. Ware with just under a minute to play.However, Rodgers, who threw four touchdown passes, wasn't going to settle for overtime after a touchback on the ensuing kickoff.On first down, he completed a pass to Jermichael Finley just over the outstretched hands of rookie linebacker Jacquian Williams and the tight end rumbled 24 yards up the right sideline to the 44.A 24-yard pass to Jordy Nelson down the left sideline moved the ball to the New York 29 and an 18-yard pass to Greg Jennings two plays later moved the ball to the 12.Green Bay called time out with 3 seconds to go, and then Crosby delivered his winning kick.The Packers would clinch the NFC North if Detroit lost to New Orleans on Sunday night.For the Giants, everything wasn't terrible.
Erik Walden released on $1,000 signature bond
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden has been released from jail on a $1,000 signature bond.
Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden has been released from jail on a $1,000 signature bond.
Packers linebacker Erik Walden arrested on battery charges
Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden has been arrested Friday morning on battery charges.
Green Bay Packers linebacker Erik Walden has been arrested Friday morning on battery charges.
Packers 11-0 after 27-15 victory over Detroit Lions
Aaron Rodgers took every hit the Detroit Lions could dish out.
Aaron Rodgers took every hit the Detroit Lions could dish out.