by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
The last time the Green Bay Packers started a rookie wide receiver on opening day was in 1992, when Robert Brooks got the call. The Packers have another potential rookie starting candidate in their camp in 2nd round draft pick Greg Jennings. Jennings has been turning...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
The Green Bay Packers signed tackle Todd Williams to a contract on Sunday. Williams was a seventh-round draft pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2003. The former Florida State lineman was inactive for all 16 games his rookie season and played in six games the following...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
Newly acquired outfielder Kevin Mench delivered for his new team on Sunday, driving in all four runs in the Brewers 4-3 win over Cincinnati at Miller Park. Mench delivered an rbi single and a 3-run homer before the sellout crowd of 42,976. Ben Sheets took a 5-hit...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
The Milwaukee Bucks have finally found a taker for veteran center Jamaal Magloire. They're expected to trade him to the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for three players, the most notable of which is point guard Steve Blake. The Bucks are also expected to get...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
The Green Bay Packers have lost veteran tackle Adrian Klemm for the season. He was placed on injured reserve after suffering a ruptured Achilles' tendon in his right leg during training camp practice on Saturday. Klemm's injury means the Packers have lost...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 31, 2006
Corey Pavin ended a 10-year drought on the PGA Tour, winning the 2006 U.S. Bank Championship by two shots over Madison's Jerry Kelly on Sunday. Pavin fired a bogey-free 67 to hold off Kelly. His 20-under par total tied a tournament record, and Pavin becomes the...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 29, 2006
Green Bay Packers team President John Jones was on the sidelines last night, watching the Packers training camp opening workout. Jones watched practice for about a half hour before leaving. Jones recently underwent heart surgery after feeling pains in his chest....
by WRN Contributor | Jul 29, 2006
The Green Bay Packers signed free agent guard Siitupe Peko, a 6'4, 310 pound veteran out of Michigan State. Peko is entering his fourth season after originally being selected in the 7th round of the 2001 draft by the new York Jets. He made his NFL debut in 2003...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 29, 2006
Finalizing contract terms with their top draft pick, the Green Bay Packers signed the 5th overall selection in the draft, linebacker A.J. Hawk out of Ohio State. Hawk was the first linebacker drafted in the top five of the NFL Draft since Washington chose LaVar...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
The Brewers pulled the trigger on a six player deal today by sending All-Star Carlos Lee and minor league prospect Nelson Cruz to the Texas Rangers in exchange for outfielders Kevin Mench and Laynce Nix, and reliever Francisco Cordero and a minor league pitcher. Doug...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
Corey Pavin fired an 8-under par 26 on the front nine of the his first round at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee on Thursday. Pavin finished the day with a 9-under 61, which was good for a 3 shot lead. The 26 was the lowest 9 hole score ever on the PGA Tour....
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
Packer training camp opens tonight with a 6:30pm workout in Green Bay. Head coach Mike McCarthy has mixed up the schedule this year so the team will only use the traditional two-a-day workouts every other day. During two-a-day workouts the team will practice at 9am...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
One of the big question marks heading into Packer training camp is who will start on the inside of the Packer offensive line. The tackles are set with Chad Clifton at left tackle and Mark Tauscher on the right side. Scott Wells is #1 on the depth chart at center, but...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
The Packers cut veteran safety Mark Roman on Thursday. Roman has verbally stated how upset he was about the Packers signing free agent safety Marquand Manuel in the offseason. Manuel was listed at #1 on the depth chart as Training Camp opens. Roman came to the Packers...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 28, 2006
The Brewers open up a three game series with the Reds tonight at Miller Park. At 48-54, Milwaukee needs to win 2 of 3 or sweep the Reds to stay in the playoff race. Losing 2 of 3 or being swept could push GM Doug Melvin to trade left fielder Carlos Lee as the trading...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 27, 2006
The Brewers dropped 2 of 3 to the Pirates at Miller Park after Wednesday's 8-4 loss. Jose Bautista and Jason Bay both homered as Chris Capuano took the defeat. Bill Hall went 3×4 with a three run homer and 4 RBI to carry the Brewers offense. The loss drops...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 27, 2006
The Packers are getting ready for their first training camp workout on Friday night. New head coach Mike McCarthy has changed up the traditional two-a-day workouts with some night time practices. Packer chairman Bob Harlan likes the new schedule and thinks it will...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 27, 2006
The Green Bay Packers signed another draft pick on Wednesday. 3rd round pick Jason Spitz agreed to a contract. The offensive lineman out of Louisville is hopes to compete for playing time during his first pro season. The Packers also cut quarterback Tom Arth and...
by WRN Contributor | Jul 27, 2006
Two Wisconsin Badger football players signed their first pro contracts on Wednesday. Receiver Brandon Williams inked a contract with San Francisco, while Brian Calhoun signed a deal with Detroit. Both players were 3rd round draft picks.
by WRN Contributor | Jul 27, 2006
Today is the first round of the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. The state's “Big Four” PGA golfers are playing once again this year. JP Hayes, Steve Stricker and Skip Kendall all have morning tee times at Brown Deere Park. Jerry Kelly will start...
