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Analysis: McCarthy was mixed bag of consistent winning, many failures and one Super run with Packers
Listen to WTMJ simulcast coverage of the firing of Mike McCarthy through 10 p.m. Sunday with sister station ESPN Milwaukee and it's show Pack Attack. It's a day long expected, and perhaps long needed in Green Bay, a day in response to how the glass that so often was interpreted as half full and half empty - finally emptied. After an 11-16-1 record the last 28 games, 13-year veteran Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is gone. The Packers fired him after their 20-17 loss to Arizona on Sunday.
Packers Second Screen: at Seahawks in challenging environment on short rest
Refresh this page for updates throughout the evening including today's game; Click here to listen on desktop to Packers Gameday at 4 p.m. with WTMJ Opening Drive and continuing with Wayne & Larry's call of the game. Chime in at halftime through our Second Screen Facebook Live and again after the game on WTMJ with Packers OT (click here to listen on desktop) and Pack Attack on sister station ESPN Milwaukee (click here to listen).
LIVE: Packers Draft Central, Day 3
Follow live coverage of today's NFL Draft below as the Packers enter the day with eight picks.
President George H.W. Bush moved out of the ICU
Former President George H.W. Bush is doing much better, according to a statement released by his office on Wednesday. President George H.W. Bush has been moved from the intensive care unit at Houston Methodist Hospital to a regular patient room, and is expected ot continue his recovery there for several more days.
Former President George H.W. Bush is alert and talking, but remains in intensive care
Former President George H.W. Bush is awake, alert and talking after he was admitted to intensive care earlier this week, a family spokesman said Tuesday.Bush, 93, was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, family spokesman Jim McGrath said, a day after a funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush.According to McGrath, the 41st President has said he is determined to get healthy and get to Maine this summer.
Former President George H.W. Bush is alert and talking, but remains in intensive care
Former President George H.W. Bush is awake, alert and talking after he was admitted to intensive care earlier this week, a family spokesman said Tuesday.Bush, 93, was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, family spokesman Jim McGrath said, a day after a funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush.According to McGrath, the 41st President has said he is determined to get healthy and get to Maine this summer.
Former President George H.W. Bush is alert and talking, but remains in intensive care
Former President George H.W. Bush is awake, alert and talking after he was admitted to intensive care earlier this week, a family spokesman said Tuesday.Bush, 93, was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, family spokesman Jim McGrath said, a day after a funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush.According to McGrath, the 41st President has said he is determined to get healthy and get to Maine this summer.
Former President George H.W. Bush is alert and talking, but remains in intensive care
Former President George H.W. Bush is awake, alert and talking after he was admitted to intensive care earlier this week, a family spokesman said Tuesday.Bush, 93, was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood, family spokesman Jim McGrath said, a day after a funeral was held for his wife, Barbara Bush.According to McGrath, the 41st President has said he is determined to get healthy and get to Maine this summer.
President George H.W. Bush hospitalized day after laying to rest wife Barbara
President George H.W. Bush, 93, was hospitalized Sunday morning, less than one day after his wife's Barbara memorial service, a Bush family spokesperson said on Monday. "President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood," Bush spokesman Jim McGrath said.
Opa! Giannis Antetokounmpo make SportsCenter commercial debut
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 18 at 3:00AM CDT expiring April 19 at 4:00AM CDT in effect for: Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Jefferson, Kenosha, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha Winter Weather Advisory issued April 17 at 8:53PM CDT expiring April 19 at 4:00AM CDT in effect for: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk,...
Packers mark 100th season with jersey patch, series of celebrations
The Green Bay Packers will play their 100th season of football this 2018 season before officially turning 100 in August of 2019. The Packers will be marking it with numerous celebrations and activities.One will involve what the Packers will wear on the field - a commemorative patch for this season's game jerseys.
Packers mark 100th season with jersey patch, series of celebrations
The Green Bay Packers will play their 100th season of football this 2018 season before officially turning 100 in August of 2019. The Packers will be marking it with numerous celebrations and activities.One will involve what the Packers will wear on the field - a commemorative patch for this season's game jerseys.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a 79-62 margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Villanova wallops Michigan for 2nd March Madness title in 3 years
When Villanova won its 2016 national championship, the Wildcats needed a bucket at the buzzer to secure the victory. On Monday, no such shot was needed. Villanova gained the lead in the first half of Monday's national title game against Michigan and never looked back, as the Wildcats representing a relatively small private Philadelphia university defeated the flagship state university of Michigan by a xx-xx margin. The win marked Villanova's second title in three seasons under coach Jay Wright.
Packers, Brewers and Bucks going green
For decades, the Milwaukee Bucks have sported numerous shades of green. This shot of Jay Humphries in a Bucks uniform in 1988 shows off the multi-shaded green they wore in the late 80's. Photo: Tim de Frisco /Allsport Photo By: Tim DeFrisco Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Report: Jimmy Graham's Packers salary will average less per year than Jordy Nelson's 2018 deal
It appears that the Green Bay Packers are making a cost savings at the receiver positions by picking up tight end Jimmy Graham and letting go of wide receiver Jordy Nelson.NFL.com's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report that the Packers will be paying Graham, a free agent from Seattle, a $10 million per year average over three years.
Buccaneers sign star WR Mike Evans to 5-year, $82.5 million extension
The Buccaneers have signed star WR Mike Evans to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Buccaneers’ WR Mike Evans agreed to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension that includes $55 million guaranteed, per sources. Evans now under contract through 2023 season.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018 Evans has more than 1,000 receiving yards in every year he's been in the league, and is the number one target for QB Jameis Winston.
Buccaneers sign star WR Mike Evans to 5-year, $82.5 million extension
The Buccaneers have signed star WR Mike Evans to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. $55 million of that is reportedly guarenteed. Buccaneers’ WR Mike Evans agreed to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension that includes $55 million guaranteed, per sources.
Report: Former Packers cornerback Sam Shields signs with Rams
A report says that a former Green Bay Packers cornerback will be playing in Los Angeles after his career ended due to numerous concussions.Sam Shields has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.Shields played seven years with the Packers, from 2010 until 2016.
Report: Former Packers cornerback Sam Shields to restart his career, to visit Browns
A report says that a former Green Bay Packers cornerback is in re-start mode after his career ended due to numerous concussions.Sam Shields is going to visit numerous teams including the Cleveland Browns, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Shields played seven years with the Packers, from 2010 until 2016.
Hockey world reacts to Canada advancing to semis, Germany stunning Sweden
That was a real gutsy performance from Team Canada to knock off Finland. Some big face-off wins in the final minute by Ottawa's Eric O'Dell. — Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) February 21, 2018 CANADA ??! You know what’s up! pic.twitter.com/qUP6EFafEx — Darren Dutchyshen (@dutchysc) February 21, 2018 Kevin Poulin comes in ice cold for Ben Scrivens and posts the shutout. What a performance as Canada??
10 Wisconsin athletes guaranteed to win women's Olympic hockey medals as USA plays Canada for gold
We know that five female Olympic athletes with ties to Wisconsin are going to win a hockey gold medal in Pyeongchang, and five will win silver.We don't know what color those medals will be, yet.Team USA, with five athletes having Wisconsin ties, will face Team Canada, also with five Wisconsin-connected athletes of their own, will play for the women's hockey gold medal at 10:10 p.m. CT Wednesday night.That will happen after Team USA defeated Finland in their semifinal Sunday night, 5-0, while...
10 Wisconsin athletes guaranteed to win women's Olympic hockey medals as USA plays Canada for gold
We know that five female Olympic athletes with ties to Wisconsin are going to win a hockey gold medal in Pyeongchang, and five will win silver.We don't know what color those medals will be, yet.Team USA, with five athletes having Wisconsin ties, will face Team Canada, also with five Wisconsin-connected athletes of their own, will play for the women's hockey gold medal at 10:10 p.m. CT Wednesday night.That will happen after Team USA defeated Finland in their semifinal Sunday night, 5-0, while...
PHOTOS: American athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang
GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 17: Ryan Zapolski #30 of the United States defends the net against Ivan Telegin #7 of Olympic Athlete from Russia during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B game on day eight of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre on February 17, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo By: Ronald Martinez Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Shocking overtime loss for Team USA men's hockey, with three current or former Admirals
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) -- Jan Mursak scored the tying goal in the final minutes of regulation and the winner in overtime as Slovenia came back to stun the United States 3-2 Wednesday night at Kwandong Hockey Centre in each team's Olympic opener. Mursak, Slovenia's only player with NHL experience, scored with goaltender Gasper Kroselj pulled for the extra attacker with 1:37 left in the third period and scored the winner 38 seconds into overtime.
Shocking overtime loss for Team USA men's hockey, with three current or former Admirals
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) -- Jan Mursak scored the tying goal in the final minutes of regulation and the winner in overtime as Slovenia came back to stun the United States 3-2 Wednesday night at Kwandong Hockey Centre in each team's Olympic opener. Mursak, Slovenia's only player with NHL experience, scored with goaltender Gasper Kroselj pulled for the extra attacker with 1:37 left in the third period and scored the winner 38 seconds into overtime.
Aaron Rodgers was the latest football player to show support for American curler Matt Hamilton
Aaron Rodgers was the latest football player to show support for American curler Matt Hamilton Matt Hamilton has gone viral during the Olympics thanks to his incredible ability on the ice and his resemblance to Super Mario. The 28-year-old from Wisconsin is a star to say the least, and if you need further proof of that fact, these tweets from J.J. Watt should be enough to convince you. Watt isn't the only star NFL player with ties to Wisconsin that's cheering on Hamilton, either.
Bucks organization brings back Brandon Jennings, claiming him for Wisconsin Herd
He spent four years in Milwaukee. He's now coming back to the organization where he got his NBA start.The New York Times' Marc Stein reports that, per his sources, the Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back Brandon Jennings to play for their G-League team, the Wisconsin Herd.Jennings has played with five NBA teams over his career - the Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks and Washington Wizards.
Wisconsin curling star Matt Hamilton caps off match with beer
In true Wisconsin fashion, Matt Hamilton wrapped up his day of mixed doubles curling competition with an ice cold beer. I know it's just the Olympics," Canadian curler John Morris said in an Instagram post featuring him and Hamilton. "But at the end of the day it's still curling." Despite a rough a rough Olympics on the ice, finishing 2-5 and 7th place overall, both Matt and his sister Becca can at least say they have enjoyed their time so far in Pyeongchang.
In true Wisconsin fashion Matt Hamilton caps off match with beer
In true Wisconsin fashion, Matt Hamilton wrapped up his day of mixed doubles curling competition with a ice cold beer. I know it's just the Olympics," Canadian curler John Morris said in an Instagram post featuring him and Hamilton. "But at the end of the day it's still curling." Despite a rough a rough Olympics on the ice, finishing 2-5 and 7th place overall, both Matt and his sister Becca can at least say they have enjoyed their time so far in Pyeongchang.
Wisconsin curling star Matt Hamilton caps off match with beer
In true Wisconsin fashion, Matt Hamilton wrapped up his day of mixed doubles curling competition with an ice cold beer. I know it's just the Olympics," Canadian curler John Morris said in an Instagram post featuring him and Hamilton. "But at the end of the day it's still curling." Despite a rough a rough Olympics on the ice, finishing 2-5 and 7th place overall, both Matt and his sister Becca can at least say they have enjoyed their time so far in Pyeongchang.
Wisconsin athletes start strong on hockey rink
Wisconsin Athletes started their Olympic games off strong in the Hockey rink. The US National team took down Finland 3-1, overcoming an early 1-0 deficit, and the Canadian national team blanked the Olympic Athletes from Russia 5-0. The U.S. team features five athletes with ties to Wisconsin, Meghan Duggan, Hilary Knight, Brianna Decker, Alex Rigsby and Amanda Kessel. All of them expect Kessel are former Wisconsin Badgers and three, Decker, Rigsby and Kessel are Wisconsin natives.
Photo timeline of the Hamilton sibling's curling matches
Round Robin Session 1: Becca Hamilton and Matt Hamilton of the United States deliver a stone in the first session of the Curling Mixed Doubles February 8th during the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Team USA beat Russia 9-3 Photo By: Ronald Martinez Image copyright 2018 Getty Images. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newest Olympic sport gets underway; brother, sister team represents the USA
Although the 2018 Winter Games' opening ceremony is not until Friday night, the mixed curling competition got underway on Thursday, as it's the first time co-ed curling is an Olympic sport. The sport involves sliding "stones" into a circle down the ice, with teammates sweeping the ice to help direct the stone. Typically a team consists of four members.
ESPN fires former NFL stars Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis following sexual harassment lawsuit
ESPN has parted ways with former NFL stars Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis after conducting an investigation into alleged sexual harassment against the two radio hosts, it confirmed to CNNMoney Friday afternoon.The alleged harassment occurred while McNabb and Davis worked for the NFL Network, before they joined ESPN. They were named in a lawsuit against the NFL Network, which accused several men of repeated sexual harassment.
Packers Capers let go as defensive co-ordinator
Packers Capers let go as defensive co-ordinator GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers have announced the departure of veteran defensive co-ordinator Dom Capers. Defensive line coach Mike Trgovac and inside linebacker Scott McCurley were also let go. The moves made earlier this week were announced by coach Mike McCarthy on Wednesday. Packers president Mark Murphy said on Tuesday that McCarthy has the authority to fill the co-ordinator position without waiting for a new GM.
Who might be the Green Bay Packers' next GM, replacing Ted Thompson?
The Green Bay Packers will be making some major off-season moves at the head of their football operations in the coming days with the reported movement of General Manager Ted Thompson to a new role and the reported firing of defensive coordinator Dom Capers.Who is next to take the role of GM? The odds are strong it will be someone with ties to 1265 Lombardi Avenue. On a purely speculative basis, a short list of names: - Eliot Wolf.
Who might be the Green Bay Packers' next GM, replacing Ted Thompson?
The Green Bay Packers will be making some major off-season moves at the head of their football operations in the coming days with the reported movement of General Manager Ted Thompson to a new role and the reported firing of defensive coordinator Dom Capers.Who is next to take the role of GM? The odds are strong it will be someone with ties to 1265 Lombardi Avenue.On a purely speculative basis, a short list of names:- Eliot Wolf.
Report: Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers won't return in 2018
A report by Adam Schefter of ESPN says that defensive coordinator Dom Capers will no longer be the defensive coordinator of the team after a nine-year tenure. His last game would be Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Report: Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers won't return in 2018
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Playoff tracker: Six games must go Packers' way
The Green Bay Packers need a miracle to make an NFL record-tying ninth postseason.After their 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Green Bay needs the Atlanta Falcons to lose all three remaining games, including Monday night in Tampa Bay.If they lose that contest, their hopes are done.However, if Tampa Bay wins and the Falcons lose the rest of their contests, it becomes a three-way battle between the Packers, Cowboys and Seahawks.The Packers would need, to make the playoffs: 1) Beat...
Packers playoff tracker: Elimination if Falcons win
The Green Bay Packers need a miracle to make an NFL record-tying ninth postseason.After their 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Green Bay needs the Atlanta Falcons to lose all three remaining games, including Monday night in Tampa Bay.If they lose that contest, their hopes are done.However, if Tampa Bay wins and the Falcons lose the rest of their contests, it becomes a three-way battle between the Packers, Cowboys and the NFC West runners-up (either Seattle or Los Angeles).The...
Packers playoff tracker: Green Bay needs help, but not out of it
Green Bay is back in contention for the 2017 playoffs with one "quarter" left to go in the season.With their 26-20 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a bit of help from an Atlanta Falcons (7-5) loss, the Packers (6-6) are now 1.5 games behind the Seattle Seahawks (7-4) for the sixth and final playoff seed (a wild card berth) in the NFC.Should Philadelphia defeat Seattle (7:30 p.m. on TODAY'S TMJ4), the Packers will climb to just one game behind both the Falcons and Seahawks, and...
McCarthy says King out of Packers practice, unsure on Montgomery
The Packers' initial news out of practice Wednesday is not positive on the medical front.Coach Mike McCarthy said Packers cornerback Kevin King would not practice Wednesday after a concussion during their win Sunday in Dallas.Despite winning, the Packers allowed Dak Prescott to complete 25 of 36 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns - all caught by Dallas wide receivers, helping lead to 31 Cowboys points on offense.McCarthy also said that he was unsure on the availability of running back...
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