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MT5: The calm before the storm
On the first Saturday of every month, Mark will write about a topic of interest to Packers fans and the organization, and then answer five fan questions. Fans are encouraged to email Mark with their name and hometown at: MurphyTakes5@packers.com. Although training camp is much different now than it was...
Manawa Rodeo Canceled as Flooding Impacts City
MANAWA, WI (WSAU) — A state of emergency is underway in the Waupaca County City of Manawa after a dam breach led to flooding in the city. It happened on Friday after heavy rain fell, causing Mill Pond to push into the city. As of Friday, all entrances to the city are closed off until flood waters go down.
The Brewers Can Optimize Aaron Civale by Emphasizing Pitchability
The Brewers traded for a starter for a second time in two weeks when they acquired Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The right-hander's debut with his new club was a mixed bag — he tied a season-high with eight strikeouts but allowed three home runs in five innings — but the hope is that he can be a stable source of effective innings for an injury-ravaged rotation.
What to know about Brewers shortstop Willy Adames as the trade deadline draws closer
When the Milwaukee Brewers acquired Willy Adames in May 2021, he was hitting .197 with five home runs in 15 RBI in 41 games as Tampa Bay's starting shortstop. It didn't take long for Adames to adapt to his new surroundings. ...
Tammy Baldwin makes campaign stops in Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A crowd came out for Tammy Baldwin in Green Bay Friday; the “Fired up for Tammy” tour started in the Northwoods on the Fourth of July. She’ll be in Wisconsin all weekend touting her re-election for Senate. At Friday’s rally, the Democratic Senator spoke about the Affordable Care Act, reproductive rights, and supporting workers.
Bucks Interested in Reunion With Former Top Pick
Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker could be looking to return to the NBA after a strong 2023-24 season overseas with FC Barcelona. The 29-year-old forward was one of the best players in college basketball en route to entering the 2014 NBA Draft. Parker was selected with the second pick...
Milwaukee's plan for Brook Lopez makes no sense
The Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading veteran center Brook Lopez in return for a first-round draft pick, according to columnist and reporter Gery Woelfel of Woelfel's Press Box. Sources claim the Bucks are still very receptive to trading veteran Brook Lopez, but the Bucks' asking price of a first-round draft pick for a 36-year-old center with a $23M contract is too rich.— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) July 5, 2024 Lopez has one more year on his current contract, worth $23 million. Last season, he showed significant signs of decline. Lopez is still a high-level rim protector and can space the floor due to...
Don't sleep on the Bucks, folks
Welcome to Layup Lines, For the Win's basketball newsletter.Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Have feedback for the Layup Lines Crew?Leave your questions, comments and concernsthrough this brief reader survey. Now, here's Mike Sykes. Happy Friday, folks! Welcome back to Layup Lines....
St. Ben's expanding services during RNC, which could restrict homeless people's routes, sleeping spots
Five nights a week, homeless and hungry individuals rely on St. Ben's Community Meal for a warm dinner. That's in addition to showers, haircuts and laundry services in the afternoons. Soon, those clients will find themselves on the edge of the Republican National Convention's restricted "vehicle screening perimeter" and just...
6 Packers on the Trade Block Heading Into Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers were one of the hottest teams in the NFL by the end of the 2023 season. They overcame a 3-6 start to the season, going 6-2 in the second half. That was enough to get into the playoffs, where they won on the road against the No. 2 seed Dallas Cowboys.
Packers Pull Off Cap Magic
Make no mistake, the Green Bay Packers, according to the figures, should be in salary cap hell. In 2023 the team was forced to carry a whopping $57 million in dead cap money. $40 million of that amount came from the trading of Aaron Rodgers. Fully twenty-five percent of Green Bay’s entire cap allotment was dead money.
Former Duke Star on Verge of NBA Comeback
Former Duke star Jabari Parker, originally the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, is reportedly attempting an NBA comeback and could soon sign with the Milwaukee Bucks. Parker is currently under contract with FC Barcelona for two more seasons but has an opt-out clause to return to the...
$52 Million Packers Starter Named Most Likely to Be Traded
The Green Bay Packers are always looking at options to improve their team, and veteran pass rusher Preston Smith could be the team’s most logical long-term trade piece. Anthony DiBona with Pro Football Network shared his list of every NFL team’s player who is most likely to be traded. He laid out his reasoning for why Smith could be moved at some points this season.
Ex-NFL star Daniel Muir's journey from undrafted rookie to Green Bay Packers roster with three-word motto
Defensive tackle Daniel Muir went undrafted in 2007, but he beat the odds to make the Green Bay Packers roster and revealed the motto that he used to make it in the NFL
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