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WRN Sports Daily (Video)

Bill Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:49:29 +0000

In today’s version of the WRN Sports Daily, I take a look at the history and tradion of the Octopus, in regards to the role it plays at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.

Did you ever wonder by Wings fans throw Octopus’ on the ice? I did, and I finally decided to look into it and its meaning.

I also touch on some great baseball stories to start the 2013 season as well.

Enjoy!

Fans get a look at Packers OTA workout today

Bill Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:51:22 +0000

Green Bay Packers’ fans will get their first look at the 2013 version of the team, including the new rookie class. Veterans and rookies are working together this week for the first time.

Today’s OTA workout, which is open to the public, starts at 11:30 on Clark Hinkle Field.

The Packers will also have open OTA workouts next Tuesday (May 28) and Tuesday, June 11. They’ll hold their mandatory minicamp June 4th through the 6th, and that too is open to the public.

Bucks coaching search continues

Bill Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:24 +0000

The Milwaukee Bucks coaching search continues. They’re 1 of 6 NBA teams searching

Bucks GM John Hammond

for their next coach. That number could grow to 8 or 9 in the coming weeks.

Atlanta’s Larry Drew became the fifth coach to interview with the Bucks, when he met with G.M. John Hammond yesterday. Of the five candidates the Bucks have talked to, only two of them have previous NBA Head Coaching experience.

Kershaw gets best of Brewers again

Bill Scott — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:33 +0000

For the second time this season, Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw got the best of the Milwaukee Brewers, holding the crew to 1 run on 3 hits in a 3-1 Los Angeles victory at Miller Park.

Late last month, Kershaw blanked the Brewers through 8-innings. Last night he went the distance, walking 1 and striking out 5.

Yovani Gallardo (3-4) took the loss, giving up home runs to Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier. Gallardo looked better and his velocity was up. Unfortunately, the two mistakes he made would be too much to beat Kershaw.

The Brewers did get good production from their bullpen. John Axford, Michael Gonzalez and Burke Badenhop all worked a scoreless inning of relief.

The Brewers will try to turn things around against the Dodgers tonight, but they’ll have to beat former hurler Zach Greinke. Greinke has never lost at Miller Park, going 15-0 lifetime in Milwaukee.

WRN Sports Daily (Video)

Bill Scott — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:19:25 +0000

Starting today, I’ll be recapping the most interesting and topical sports topics of the day. This Monday through Friday feature will come to you in the form of Video! I’ll put my spin on the top stories of the day, over and above what you hear on air and read in print.

I’m calling this new feature “WRN Sports Daily”. You can find it right hear at www.wrn.com or you follow me on my Google+ page or on YouTube.

I’ll touch on national, statewide and local sports and that local sports might be right in your back yard.

Today, I recap the WIAA’s busy weekend, the Brewers struggles, Stevens Points return to the NCAA Divsion 3 college world series and a tribute to long time Fox Valley Lutheran Athletic Director Gene Strusz.