NFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmets
NEW YORK -- The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.The league has been in talks with individual players and their union since June about somehow honoring such victims.
NEW YORK -- The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.The league has been in talks with individual players and their union since June about somehow honoring such victims.
Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
OAKLAND, Calif. — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler plans to use his position to speak out against racial injustice and provide a voice for those who aren't heard.Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
OAKLAND, Calif. — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler plans to use his position to speak out against racial injustice and provide a voice for those who aren't heard.Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Menomonee Falls High School suspends summer activities
This comes after COVID-19 cases were reported after a football conditioning programs.
This comes after COVID-19 cases were reported after a football conditioning programs.
Two high school athletes with dreams of making it in the NFL
Two high school athletes with dreams of making it in the NFL
Two high school athletes with dreams of making it in the NFL
Virtual Art & Garden Tour
Pewaukee Area Arts Council going virtual
Pewaukee Area Arts Council going virtual
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus reveals he, wife tested positive for COVID-19 in March
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday, July 19 that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus back in March when the pandemic first swept across the United States.
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus revealed Sunday, July 19 that he and his wife tested positive for the coronavirus back in March when the pandemic first swept across the United States.
Milwaukee King juniors-to-be dreaming and doing amid COVID-19, sights set on the NFL
While there is uncertainty over high school football in the fall, there is no doubt that the King Generals will have a pair of top flight juniors on the field, if they play. Those two are making this unusual summer count. The pair of King High School juniors-to-be are dreaming and doing this summer. Cameron Done and Jerry Cross are being recruited by top college programs around the country, but they are still grinding out their workouts at home.
While there is uncertainty over high school football in the fall, there is no doubt that the King Generals will have a pair of top flight juniors on the field, if they play. Those two are making this unusual summer count. The pair of King High School juniors-to-be are dreaming and doing this summer. Cameron Done and Jerry Cross are being recruited by top college programs around the country, but they are still grinding out their workouts at home.
Menomonee Falls district leaders announce 'COVID-19 among football conditioning program attendees'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the School District of Menomonee Falls in a letter to parents Saturday, July 18 announced "COVID-19 was diagnosed among our football conditioning program attendees," and as a result, football, dance, cheer, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball have been suspended.Below is the letter to parents:
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Officials with the School District of Menomonee Falls in a letter to parents Saturday, July 18 announced "COVID-19 was diagnosed among our football conditioning program attendees," and as a result, football, dance, cheer, soccer, softball, basketball and volleyball have been suspended.Below is the letter to parents:
NFL informs teams training camps will open on time
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies can report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players can arrive by July 28.Rookies for Houston and Kansas City are set to report Monday.The league and the NFL Players Association are still discussing testing for the coronavirus and other health and safety protocols.
GREEN BAY -- The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.League executive Troy Vincent sent a memo to general managers and head coaches on Saturday informing them rookies can report by Tuesday, quarterbacks and injured players by Thursday and all other players can arrive by July 28.Rookies for Houston and Kansas City are set to report Monday.The league and the NFL Players Association are still discussing testing for the coronavirus and other health and safety protocols.
NFL informs teams training camps will open on time
The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.
The NFL has informed teams their training camps will open on time.
Brewers' Brandon Woodruff easy choice to start season opener
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener.
Brewers? Brandon Woodruff easy choice to start season opener
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener. Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Friday that Woodruff will get the start when Milwaukee begins the season July 24 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.�Kyle Hendricks�will be starting for the Cubs.
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff is following up his first All-Star appearance by getting his first opportunity to start a season opener. Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced Friday that Woodruff will get the start when Milwaukee begins the season July 24 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.�Kyle Hendricks�will be starting for the Cubs.
Mural featuring Giannis in Milwaukee
Mural featuring Giannis in Milwaukee
Mural featuring Giannis in Milwaukee
MLB to use virtual crowd noise from 'The Show' videogame
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
ESPN: Most highest-paid college coaches avoid salary cuts
BRISTOL, Conn. — Most of the highest-paid college football coaches have avoided the voluntary salary reductions that have swept Power Five programs, according to an ESPN survey.ESPN surveyed the 65 Power Five conference schools along with 10 other prominent basketball programs.
BRISTOL, Conn. — Most of the highest-paid college football coaches have avoided the voluntary salary reductions that have swept Power Five programs, according to an ESPN survey.ESPN surveyed the 65 Power Five conference schools along with 10 other prominent basketball programs.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe tests positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19, but remains cautiously optimistic the veteran point guard will be ready for the start of the season’s resumption.“With the virus you’re never sure,” Budenholzer said Friday. “There are certainly things that you have to kind of clear and cover, but the opener, if it’s two weeks away, then I think most medical, most things and research would say he is going to be available.’’Budenholzer's comment came a day after multiple reports indicated Bledsoe said he had tested positive but was asymptomatic.The Bucks, who have an NBA-leading 53-12 record, will face the Boston Celtics on July 31 in their first game since the pandemic-imposed hiatus began in mid-March.Budenholzer added that the Bucks will “prepare without him and welcome him with open arms when he does come.’’The 30-year-old Bledsoe is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19, but remains cautiously optimistic the veteran point guard will be ready for the start of the season’s resumption.“With the virus you’re never sure,” Budenholzer said Friday. “There are certainly things that you have to kind of clear and cover, but the opener, if it’s two weeks away, then I think most medical, most things and research would say he is going to be available.’’Budenholzer's comment came a day after multiple reports indicated Bledsoe said he had tested positive but was asymptomatic.The Bucks, who have an NBA-leading 53-12 record, will face the Boston Celtics on July 31 in their first game since the pandemic-imposed hiatus began in mid-March.Budenholzer added that the Bucks will “prepare without him and welcome him with open arms when he does come.’’The 30-year-old Bledsoe is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
Washington NFL team hires law firm to review culture
WASHINGTON -- Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team’s culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct.Beth Wilkinson of Wilkinson Walsh LLP confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the firm had been retained to conduct an independent review.
WASHINGTON -- Owner Dan Snyder has hired a District of Columbia law firm to review the Washington NFL team’s culture, policies and allegations of workplace misconduct.Beth Wilkinson of Wilkinson Walsh LLP confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the firm had been retained to conduct an independent review.
Brewers cautiously optimistic
We are about a week away from the first official pitch.
We are about a week away from the first official pitch.
As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.