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Packers aim to be “aggressive,” but how?

Packers aim to be “aggressive,” but how?

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has used the word “aggressive” to describe how the team will approach free agency. And with Muhammad Wilkerson set to visit Green Bay — weather permitting — it looks like step No. 1 in doing just that. But in order to really be “aggressive,” Gutekunst has to create some cap space.…MORE

8 Weeks from Draft Day: Packers at the Combine

8 Weeks from Draft Day: Packers at the Combine

Eight weeks from today, the Green Bay Packers will make the No. 14 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. (Unless they trade, of course.) Head coach Mike McCarthy and general manager Brian Gutekunst spoke Wednesday in Indianapolis. Hear what they said this morning on “Air it Out” (9-10 AM) on Sports Radio 107.5 & 1400…MORE

Gutekunst, McCarthy speak at NFL Scouting Combine

Gutekunst, McCarthy speak at NFL Scouting Combine

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Mike McCarthy spoke Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. They addressed the team’s “aggressive” approach in free agency, the uncertain futures of Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, Ty Montgomery’s position, and a whole lot more. We’ll discuss all the latest on Sports Radio 107.5 &…MORE

No, the Packers can’t get Martellus Bennett’s money

No, the Packers can’t get Martellus Bennett’s money

The “marriage” between the Green Bay Packers and tight end Martellus Bennett didn’t work. And like any “divorce,” the money must be figured out. After the Packers let him walk, there was talk about the Packers going after Bennett’s signing bonus. Now, according to Pro Football Talk, the Packers will be required to pay Bennett’s full $6.3 million…MORE

Gold medalist Matt Hamilton joins The Fan

Gold medalist Matt Hamilton joins The Fan

Matt Hamilton stole the show at the Olympics, winning a gold medal with Team USA and showcasing his magnificent mustache. Hamilton’s now famous ‘stache had him compared to everyone from Andy Reid to Super Mario. It even captured the attention of Aaron Rodgers. Hamilton is a native of McFarland, Wi., and graduated two years before our…MORE

Badgers get No. 9 seed in Big Ten Tournament

Badgers get No. 9 seed in Big Ten Tournament

The Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team fell to Michigan State 68-63 in the regular-season finale Sunday at the Kohl Center. They’ll tip off action in the Big Ten tournament against Maryland late Thursday morning (11:00) at Madison Square Garden. We’ll carry the action live on Sports Radio 107.5 & 1400 The Fan. “Air it Out” (9-11 AM)…MORE

More Gold for the United States?

More Gold for the United States?

The United States men’s curling team (Team Shuster) defeated Canada Thursday morning (our time) to move on to the Gold Medal game. Last night, the United States women’s hockey team defeated Canada to win Gold. Overall, it’s been a pretty good stretch for the Americans. Of course, curler Matt Hamilton (and his mustache, and sister Becca)…MORE

Josh Sitton set to hit free agency (again)

Josh Sitton set to hit free agency (again)

Former Packers guard Josh Sitton is set to hit free agency again, as the Chicago Bears will reportedly decline his option for this upcoming season. The #Bears will decline their $8 million option for 2018 on veteran guard Josh Sitton, sources tell @RapSheet and me. They’ll go younger. Sitton goes back on the market at…MORE

Bucks blown out by Nuggets, but get a break

Bucks blown out by Nuggets, but get a break

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Denver Nuggets 134-123(!) Thursday night in Milwaukee. The loss dropped Milwaukee to 32-25 and the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference. Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic recorded the fastest triple-double in NBA history, completing it in just 14 minutes and 33 seconds. For the game, Jokic had 30…MORE

Frank Kaminsky to be honored tonight at Kohl Center

Frank Kaminsky to be honored tonight at Kohl Center

Frank Kaminsky’s No. 44 will be raised to the rafters tonight at halftime when the Wisconsin Badgers host the Purdue Boilermakers at the Kohl Center. The 2014 National Player of the Year is in his third year with the Charlotte Hornets. Not bad for an afterthought recruit from Illinois. It’s a true “rags-to-riches” story, as…MORE

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