Category: sportsnews
-
Jordan Love throws pair of 2nd-half TD passes to rally Packers past Rams
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Green Bay’s Jordan Love could have wallowed in self doubt after throwing the first pick-6 of his career during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Instead, it ended up motivating the quarterback and his Packers teammates. Love completed nine straight passes after the interception, including a pair of touchdown…
-
Green Bay’s Xavier McKinney becomes first — since merger — to have INT in first 5 games with team
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Only one person would have been comfortable enough to predict Xavier McKinney would have an interception in his first five games with the Green Bay Packers. It’s no surprise that person is McKinney himself. “Nah, I wouldn’t have thought you (were) crazy at all,” McKinney said after becoming the first NFL…
-
Dave Clements on fundraising effort at La Crosse’s Forest Hills Golf Course
The new pavilion at La Crosse’s Forest Hills Golf Course is more than 70% completed. Retired tourism director Dave Clements joined WIZM’s La Crosse Talk on Thursday to discuss how he’s led the fundraising effort, which has just a few pavers left to get the campaign across the finish line. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-9…
-
Doubs’ return expected to boost Packers receiving depth, after beating Rams without him
The Green Bay Packers managed to pull out a road win in a week when their receiving depth took a major hit. They’re hopeful they’ll be stronger in that area moving forward. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he had a “productive” meeting with Romeo Doubs and expects the third-year receiver to be back…
-
The Vikings remained undefeated by offsetting some offensive struggles with more fierce defense
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings experienced their most pronounced struggles of the season on offense against the New York Jets in London, generating only 37 yards and two first downs over a stretch of seven possessions from late in the second quarter until late in the fourth. The Vikings had two turnovers and just…
-
Sun visit Lynx in decisive Game 5 with trip to WNBA Finals on line
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut Sun are no strangers to needing a win in Minnesota to advance in the playoffs. The Sun eliminated the Lynx in the first round last season with a victory at Minnesota in the decisive Game 3. They’re in a similar position one year later. The teams meet Tuesday in…
-
Packers coach Matt LaFleur expects suspended wide receiver Romeo Doubs to be back this week
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Green Bay wide receiver Romeo Doubs is expected to be back with the team this week after he was suspended for what the Packers described as conduct detrimental to the team. Coach Matt LaFleur said after Green Bay’s 24-19 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday that he would have…
-
Brewers closer Devin Williams makes no excuses after Mets’ stunning 9th-inning comeback
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers couldn’t have set things up any better for themselves as they headed into the ninth inning of the deciding game in their NL Wild Card Series. They owned a 2-0 lead over the New York Mets. They had retired 12 consecutive Mets batters. And they had two-time NL reliever…
-
WATCH: No. 3 UW-La Crosse opens WIAC at home vs. No. 24 Platteville
After a much deserved bye week following two consecutive Division 2 opponents, the third-ranked UW-La Crosse football team (2-1) is set to begin its brutal WIAC slate. Saturday, the Eagles host No. 24 UW-Platteville (3-0) at Roger Harring Stadium — a game that will stream on WKTY. HOW TO STREAM UWL GAMESPregame 12:40 p.m. Saturday,…
-
Devin Williams blows save, gives up 4 in 9th, as Brewers eliminated
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off All-Star closer Devin Williams in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series. With their latest thrilling comeback in the decisive Game 3 against Milwaukee, the Mets advanced in…