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How much will Doug Gottlieb make at UWGB? Contract details explained:
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – In one of the most surprising hires of the offseason, we now know the first-year head coach Doug Gottlieb’s contract for the Green Bay men’s basketball team. Gottlieb signed a five-year contract with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay from May 2024 to April 2029, and the details go as follows: […]
Former Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb set to join the SEC Network
(WFRV) – After spending a 13-season career in the NFL, former Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is reportedly set to become an analyst for the SEC Network. According to a release, Cobb is expected to appear on select editions of SEC Now throughout the upcoming college football season and will also join Alyssa Lang as […]
Multiple Fond du Lac Dock Spiders taken in 2024 MLB Draft, tied for fifth-most in Northwoods League
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WFRV) – The 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft wrapped up on Tuesday, and the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders had a handful of representatives whose names were called. Five current and former players from the Dock Spiders were chosen throughout the three-day draft, which tied for the fifth-most amongst […]
Brewers select Manitowoc Lincoln High School star Noah Wech in 19th round
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – While the MLB Draft’s later rounds typically go unnoticed, Manitowoc Lincoln High School’s Noah Wech will have the chance to play for his home team. The 6’0″ right-handed pitcher can either sign with Milwaukee or head to college to develop in hopes of being drafted higher in the future MLB Draft. […]
Packers report more than $60 million in profit for most recent fiscal year
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers received a record amount of national revenue from the NFL in fiscal year 2024, resulting in a profit from operations of $60.1 million. The Packers and the rest of the NFL’s 32 teams for the first time received more than $400 million from the league. With […]
HIGHLIGHTS: WFRV Night at the Ballpark in FDL with the Dock Spiders
(WFRV) – On Monday evening, members of the Local 5 team spent the evening in Fond du Lac at the Dock Spiders game. TV personalities like Michele McCormack, Kyle Malzhan, Lauren Helmbrecht, Cameron Ezeir, and Kaitlin Corbett all took place in activities at Herr Baker Field. From the first pitch to games in between innings, […]
Founder and first-ever coach of UWGB men’s basketball dies at 86
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials from both the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the Green Bay Athletics Department announced on Monday that the founder and first-ever coach of the university’s men’s basketball program has died at the age of 86. According to a release, Dave Buss founded Green Bay’s men’s basketball program in 1969 […]
Brewers’ pitcher Devin Williams commands in Timber Rattlers rehab outing
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Devin Williams dominated on the mount at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday in his rehab appearance with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher struck out all three batters he faced, throwing nine strikes in 14 pitches. Williams, a two-time All-Star, has missed the 2024 season so far […]
Green Bay Preble gears up with new challenges ahead of season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – After a combined 3-24 record in three seasons, Green Bay Preble went through a drastic change, hiring a brand new head coach. But three weeks ago, that offer to former Southern Door head man Mark Jonas was rescinded, so instead, Preble will be run by one of its alums, Brad […]
Adames homers, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat Nationals 9-3 to avoid being swept
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames had a homer and four RBIs, Garrett Mitchell homered for the first time in more than a year and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Adames hit his 15th homer off Amos Willingham with two outs in the eighth […]
Brewers’ Joey Ortiz makes rehab start with Timber Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz made an injury rehabilitation start with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday. Ortiz has been on the Brewers’ injury list since July 3 with a neck injury. Taking on the West Michigan Whitecaps, Ortiz was 0-for-2 with a walk. The Timber Rattlers beat the […]
Brewers’ Joey Ortiz makes rehab start with Timber Rattlers
GRAND CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz made an injury rehabilitation start with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday. Ortiz has been on the Brewers’ injury list since July 3 with a neck injury. Taking on the West Michigan Whitecaps, Ortiz was 0-for-2 with a walk. The Timber Rattlers beat the […]
Miami Dolphins fullback and Bay Port alum Alec Ingold hosts third Youth Football camp
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Bay Port alum Alec Ingold returned to his high school on Thursday to host his third annual Green Bay Youth Football Summit. The Miami Dolphins’ fullback hosted 3rd through 8th graders for free. “I think it’s a part of the responsibility. Growing up in a community like this, you understand […]
Rookie All-Star Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings in Milwaukee, but Holderman gives up hit in 8th
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes allowed no hits through seven innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday but left-hander Colin Holderman started the eighth and gave up a single to the first batter, Jake Bauers. Skenes, a 22-year-old All-Star who was making his 11th start, threw 99 pitches. He has struck […]
Former UWGB star Chandra Johnson eager to grow girls’ basketball with new Team 1848 leadership role
HOBART, Wis. (WFRV) – Former UWGB star Chandra Johnson has traded in her high-tops for a clipboard with a fellow previous professional basketball player. Johnson is the new director of girls’ basketball for Harry Boyce’s Team 1848 AAU program. “I wanted to join Team 1848 because I felt like I had an amazing leadership opportunity […]
Rea pitches a gem, Yelich homers in the Brewers’ 3-0 victory over the Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Colin Rea pitched seven innings, Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday night. “My delivery felt really good tonight,” Rea said. “It felt like timing was good. … I felt like we were executing all night.” Rea (8-2) gave up six hits while striking out […]
Milwaukee Brewers acquire starting pitcher from Tampa Bay
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – After a myriad of injuries to the team’s starting pitching corps, the Milwaukee Brewers say they’ve traded for a starting pitcher. The Milwaukee Brewers announced that the team has acquired pitcher Aaron Civale from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Gregory Barrios. Civale is 29 years old and has a […]
Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — If it wasn’t obvious enough already, the youth of the Milwaukee Bucks’ two draft choices became apparent when second-round pick Tyler Smith discussed the origins of his love for bowling. “I was in Vegas this year (and) there was really, like, nothing to do out there,” Smith said Tuesday during an introductory […]
Five former Green Bay Gamblers selected in 2024 NHL Draft, headlined by second overall pick
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Five former Green Bay Gamblers are heading to the National Hockey League (NHL) after being selected in the 2024 NHL Draft. The Chicago Blackhawks drafted Artyom Levshunov with the second overall pick. Levshunov played one year for the Gamblers, in 2022-23, finishing sixth on the team with 42 points en route to […]
Door County hosts Dairy Breakfast on July 6
(WFRV) – Door County celebrates dairy with breakfast at a dairy farm on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The event runs from 6:00 am – 11:30 am rain or shine. The farm will highlight its milking and syrup operations with tours, a petting zoo, horse-drawn hayrides, and live music by the Modern Day Drifters. CVF Dairy […]
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