Williams named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Wisconsin sophomore volleyball standout Tionna Williams has been named the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Williams helped the second-ranked Badgers to a pair of wins over No. 18 San Diego and Texas A &

Labor Day Parade returns to downtown Janesville

The crowd may not have been as large as in years past, when the parade was an end of summer staple for the union supporting town, but the number of spectators was still respectable.  Many parents applauded

McCarthy says a lot went into Sitton’s release

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, at his Monday press conference to explain the organization’s move to release Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton.  McCarthy said, “There’s a lot of things that go into this decision.” The

Sitton signs 3-year deal with the Bears

Just one day after the Green Bay Packers released him, three-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton agreed to a three-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Sitton’s deal is reportedly worth $21.5-million over three years, including a $10

Packers fill out their practice squad

The Green Bay Packers went to work on Sunday, looking to fill out their practice squad following the cut down to 53-players on their regular roster by 3pm on Saturday. The Packers so far have signed a

Brewers crush Pirates, pull off 3-game sweep

Domingo Santana homered twice and Jonathan Villar clubbed a bases loaded, pinch-hit grand slam to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 10-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Brewers manager Craig Counsell wasn’t around to

Rattlers clinch wildcard playoff spot

The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers knocked off the rival Beloit Snappers 6-2 on Sunday, wrapping up a wild card playoff spot. The Timber Rattlers will host Cedar Rapids in Game one of the first-round playoff series on Wednesday