Investigator’s report on GB’s Wardle in the hand of the Chancellor

The investigator that spent the last month interviewing current and former UW- Brian Wardle Green Bay players and staff members with regards to the allegations against the school’s men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle, has handed his findings over to University…

posted 2013/05/15 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Green promises to push for starting tailback job in Green Bay

There’s been plenty of excitement over the draft selections of running backs Eddie Alex Green / UPI Photo-Bill Greenblatt Lacy (Alabama) and Johnathan Franklin (UCLA). The reason? The Green Bay Packers haven’t had a 1,000 yard rusher since 2009 when…

posted 2013/05/15 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Brewers blow lead, fall to Pirates

Once again, the Milwaukee Brewers took a lead into the late innings, only to come away with a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 12-innings. Andrew McCutchen provided the decisive blow, a walk-off home run to right-center field off…

posted 2013/05/15 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

It’s time for Axford to go (Video) (Google Hangout)

What are the Milwaukee Brewers going to do with former closer John Axford, who blew it again last night in a 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh in 12-innings. Axford entered last night’s game in the 8th inning, trying to protect a…

posted 2013/05/15 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

2013-05-14

NCAA Div. 3 baseball Regionals start Wednesday

UW-Stevens Point won the regular season WIAC Baseball title. For their efforts, they’re the 2-seed in the Midwest Regional which opens tomorrow at UW-Whitewater. The Pointers (35-9) will open play at 3pm against the 5-seed, Benedictine University (32-10), which received…

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Packers sign five tryout players to roster

The Green Bay Packers signed five tryout players to their full roster on Monday. Fullback Jonathan Amosa (Washington), linebackers Donte Savage (New Mexico State) and Jarvis Wilson (Prairie View A&M), cornerback Brandon Smith (Arizona State) and wide receiver Tyrone Walker…

posted 2013/05/14 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Estrada returns to form, Brewers end losing skid

After a couple of poor outings, Marco Estrada turned in a solid performance on Monday night. Estrada allowed just 3-hits through 7-innings and pitched the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Brewers…

posted 2013/05/14 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Packers tailgate tour starts tonight

The Green Bay Packers eighth annual tailgate tour kicks off its 5-day run this evening Tailgate Tour with the first stop coming in Oshkosh. Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, players Jarrett Bush, Randall Cobb and Alex Green, as well as Packers…

posted 2013/05/14 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

2013-05-12

Rodriguez to pitch in Nashville tonight

Veteran reliever Francisco Rodriguez was promoted from Class (A) Brevard County to Triple-A Nashville and is scheduled to pitch tonight and tomorrow night. Following two nights of relief work, it’ll be decision time for the Milwaukee Brewers. They can keep…

posted 2013/05/12 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Brewers swept by Reds to start road trip

The Milwaukee Brewers just can’t seem to catch a break. Wily Peralta didn’t give up much, but the 3-run homer that he surrendered to Reds reserve outfielder Donald Lutz in the second inning was all the reds would need to…

posted 2013/05/12 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Badger softball team headed for NCAA Tournament

The Wisconsin women’s softball team captured the Big Ten women’s tournament Cassandra Darrah championship, knocking off Minnesota 9-3. The Badgers improved to 42-11 on the season and get the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Junior pitcher Cassandra Darrah …

posted 2013/05/12 by Wisconsin Radio Network» Sports

Pointers secure automatic bid to NCAA D-3 Regional

UW-Stevens Point pulled out a 6-5 win over UW-La Crosse in the WIAC Tournament on Sunday to secure the automatic bid to the NCAA Division 3 baseball regionals. That field will be announced today. The Pointers (35-9) will likely stay…