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The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the gut-check part of the season. They’ve been up and down throughout the season but find themselves in first place in the division with 15 series remaining. With the lead in the division being 2.5 games over both the Cubs and Reds as of writing this, every series is important but these three may carry more weight than the others. Los Angeles Dodgers (August 15th-17th) The Milwaukee Brewers kick off a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers next week. Losing the series isn’t a season-ender by any means, but it’s a good barometer to see…

Its creator once again owns Barstool Sports, as Dave Portnoy has reacquired 100% of the brand from PENN Entertainment. Most are familiar with the brand Barstool, with virtually everyone having a strong opinion one way or another. Founded in 2003, Barstool Sports started as a print publication before evolving into the media and content juggernaut it is today. Although they aren’t considered experts in the field of sports by many, much of their content is centered around it. Their roots are in fantasy sports projections, with gambling advertisements being there at the beginning. That history led to PENN Entertainment buying…

Hand up, I have been critical of this team and organization. I didn’t think they had the talent this season to make a true push in the playoffs and thought selling off the right pieces would make more sense long term. I won’t lie and say I’ve changed my tune entirely. This roster still has a ton of holes but there are a couple of factors that give me hope. 3-Headed Monster With Brandon Woodruff back healthy and effective, the Milwaukee Brewers officially have their 3-headed monster back to kick off any potential playoff series. This team needs to get…

After a relatively quiet stretch for Wisconsin Badgers football recruiting, offers have once again been going out in droves. With the 2023 class about to kick off their first camp and the 2024 class for the most part set, sights have been set on the 2025 class. With the #JumpAroundMadtown25 locked in as the class slogan, things are heating up quickly. Wisconsin Badger Football Offers Garrett Martin (3-Star Edge) Garrett Martin is a 3-star edge rusher out of Phoenix, Ariz. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound pass rusher already has an impressive offer list with offers from Oregon, TCU, and Arizona among…

NFL training camps are underway, and roster battles are shaping up. The Green Bay Packers will have plenty of position battles to keep an eye on, but the punter competition may be getting overlooked. In May, the Packers signed XFL punter Daniel Whelan. A $750,000 contract is far from a huge commitment but could be a smart decision. Whelan was on the All-XFL Team last season and comes into camp to battle incumbent punter Pat O’Donnell. Green Bay Packers: Position Battle At an Unexpected Position Punting Struggles in 2022 The 2022 Green Bay Packers had plenty of issues last season.…

The Milwaukee Brewers head into the last day of July down half a game to the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Central after getting swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend. Getting swept never feels good, but the Brewers are still in a good spot to win a division that has gotten much more competitive over the last week or so. The Chicago Cubs have won eight out of their last 10 games to pull within four games of the first-place Reds. A division that appeared to be a two-horse race just a couple of weeks ago is looking…

It’s that time of year again when the dark days of professional sports break a bit for the light of the upcoming NFL season. With that new NFL season comes the excitement of your next opportunity to dominate your friends in fantasy football. As a league commissioner, I’ll selfishly use this opportunity to get the ball rolling early instead of waiting until August 28th to start the process. I want to go through the top fantasy football assets the Green Bay Packers have to offer. I’ll cover yearly redraft leagues and dynasty leagues for offense and defense. The Packers may…

The 2023 Milwaukee Brewers season has been tough to put a finger on so far. We’ve seen different parts of the team do the heavy lifting during varying hot stretches throughout the season to this point. The offense was the focal point to start the season as 4.9 runs per game resulted in a 15-6 start. After a month and a half of poor baseball, the offense returned before the all-star break while the bullpen came up clutch night in and night out. With the second half of the season underway, starting pitching has been the catalyst to winning 7…

There has been a lot of focus on the Wisconsin Badgers football 2024 recruiting class, and rightfully so. It’s shaping up to be one of the best in school history, but we can’t overlook the 2023 class. Luke Fickell and the rest of the staff did a fantastic job of salvaging a class that could have been a disaster. Any time a coaching change happens, it’s very common for players to back off their commitments. The new regime retained the majority of commits and added a few more. Although this won’t go down as Luke Fickell’s first official recruiting class,…

Since the last edition of this article, Wisconsin Badgers Football has added a couple of 4-star recruits to their 2024 class. They also added players at positions of major need. There is still time to add more talent, but it looks like the major recruiting push has come to a close for what may end up being one of the best recruiting classes of all time for Wisconsin Badgers Football. Wisconsin Badgers Football Commits Omillio Agard (Defensive Back) Omillion Agard is a cornerback out of Philadelphia, Pa. The 4-star corner likely completes the Badgers’ defensive back group for the 2024…