STEVE MEGARGEE Sports Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

Ohio State's Carnell Tate celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Sayin throws 4 TD passes as No. 1 Ohio State throttles Wisconsin 34-0

October 18, 2025

Julian Sayin connected with Carnell Tate for two of his four touchdown passes, and No. 1 Ohio State rolled to a 34-0 victory over Wisconsin. Ohio State has won their first seven games this season by an average margin of 30.6 points. Wisconsin has dropped five straight and has suffered back-to-back shutout losses for the first time since 1977. Sayin passed to Tate for a 34-yard touchdown on Ohio State’s first drive and a 10-yard score with four seconds left in the opening period. Both touchdowns came in third-down situations.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Badgers coach Luke Fickell facing plenty of heat as No. 1 Ohio State heads to Wisconsin

October 16, 2025

No. 1 Ohio State’s drive toward a potential second straight national championship includes a visit this week with an old friend going through a career crisis. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell played for Ohio State from 1993-96 and worked on the Buckeyes’ staff for 16 years. Now he’s occupying one of the hottest seats in college football. Fickell’s Badgers carry a four-game skid into Saturday’s game with the top-ranked Buckeyes. Ohio State is a 25 1/2-point favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The Buckeyes say they’re taking nothing for granted.

Milwaukee Brewers fans react during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Slumping Brewers must improve their approach at the plate to have any hope of coming back in NLCS

October 14, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers are making the types of mistakes at the plate that they avoided while producing the best regular-season record in the major leagues. No wonder they’re leaving home facing a 2-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. The Brewers ranked second in the majors in on-base percentage and third in runs and batting average while posting a franchise-best 97-65 regular-season record. But they’ve totaled just five hits through the first two games of this series and mustered only one run in each of them.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

October 14, 2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to take a commanding lead in the National League Championship Series. Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy each hit a solo homer as the Dodgers left Milwaukee with a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series, which shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday. Muncy’s 412-foot drive to center field was the 14th homer of his postseason career, breaking the Dodgers record he had shared with Corey Seager and Justin Turner. Yamamoto allowed a home run to Jackson Chourio on the first of his 111 pitches but shut down the Brewers the rest of the way. The right-hander’s complete game was his first in the majors.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández is forced out at home by Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández says ‘nobody to blame but myself’ for his role in weird NLCS double play

October 14, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández says he watched a replay of the bizarre double play from Game 1 of the NL Championship Series only one time as the clip went viral across social media. The Dodgers won 2-1 in Game 1 despite running into an unsual 8-6-2 double play. Hernández said ‘there’s nobody to blame but myself’ for his baserunning mistake. Hernández was on third when Max Muncy hit a drive that popped out of center fielder Sal Frelick’s glove, hit the wall and popped in the air before Frelick got it. The Brewers forced Hernández out at home.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener

October 13, 2025

Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles’ bullpen barely held on in the ninth as the Dodgers opened the National League Championship Series with a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Blake Treinen struck out Brice Turang with the bases loaded to end it. Freddie Freeman homered for the Dodgers in the sixth to break a scoreless tie.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández is out at home as Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras takes the throw during the fourth inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers turn potential grand slam by Dodgers slugger Max Muncy into wild double play in NLCS

October 13, 2025

Los Angeles’ Max Muncy was inches away from hitting a grand slam to open the scoring in the NL Championship Series on Monday. It instead turned into one of the most unusual double plays in postseason history. Milwaukee’s Sal Frelick nearly robbed Muncy of a homer before the ball popped out of his glove and hit the wall. The Dodgers runners were caught flat-footed without apparently knowing whether the ball was caught. The Brewers then forced out runners at the plate and at third base.

Milwaukee Brewers' Nick Mears throws during the first inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Brewers include Myers rather than Mears on NLCS roster; Dodgers add Casparius to their bullpen

October 13, 2025

Milwaukee right-hander Nick Mears was left off the Brewers’ roster for their NL Championship Series matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after making 63 relief appearances during the regular season. Milwaukee instead included right-hander Tobias Myers. Myers wasn’t on Milwaukee’s roster for its NL Division Series with the Chicago Cubs. Game 1 of the NLCS is Monday at Milwaukee. The Dodgers also altered their bullpen for this series. They added one more pitcher by including right-hander Ben Casparius and leaving out catcher Dalton Rushing.

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Flacco (16) passes in the pocket against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Joe Flacco’s strong second half in Cincinnati debut gives slumping Bengals reason for hope

October 12, 2025

Joe Flacco rallied the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half. That was enough to provide some hope for his new teammates. Just five days after he was acquired in a trade with Cleveland, Flacco passed for 219 yards and two touchdowns in his Cincinnati debut. The Bengals lost 27-18 at Green Bay, but they pushed the Packers all the way to the very end. All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase says Flacco is “just so poised.” Cincinnati has been outscored 140-55 during a four-game losing streak. But Flacco’s performance in the second half against the Packers created some optimism for the Bengals.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers overcome Flacco’s comeback attempt and beat the Bengals 27-18

October 12, 2025

Josh Jacobs rushed for two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers held off Cincinnati for a 27-18 victory in Joe Flacco’s Bengals debut. Jacobs had a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and opened the fourth by scoring on a 14-yard burst up the middle. Jordan Love went 19 of 26 for 259 yards with an interception and a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tucker Kraft. Lucas Havrisik sealed the win by making the second of his two field goals, a 39-yarder with 1:52 remaining. Flacco went 29 of 45 for 219 yards with two second-half touchdown passes five days after the Bengals acquired him from Cleveland.

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) reacts to the team's win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers

October 12, 2025

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series. The Brewers earned their first postseason series win since sweeping Colorado in the 2018 NLDS and advanced to face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Milwaukee lost Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS at home to the Dodgers.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts to an out against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS

October 11, 2025

Andrew Vaughn and Jacob Misiorowski were both in the minor leagues with separate organizations at the start of June. One was on the way up and the other on the way down. Now they’re playing key roles for the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs. Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning that put Milwaukee ahead for good Saturday night in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the decisive Game 5 of their NL Division Series. Misiorowski earned his second win of the series by allowing just one run over four innings in relief. Milwaukee advanced to face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, and bench coach Ryan Flaherty, right, look on from the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

October 11, 2025

The Chicago Cubs failed to score in the first inning for the only time in the entire NL Division Series. They didn’t do a whole lot the rest of the night, either. A parade of Milwaukee Brewers relievers silenced a lineup that was too reliant on the home run ball as the Cubs lost 3-1 in the winner-take-all Game 5 of this NLDS. The Cubs’ only run came on Seiya Suzuki’s leadoff homer in the second inning.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledges starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) while making a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Don’t check in late for Cubs-Brewers NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

October 10, 2025

Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job. Twenty-one of the 35 runs in the series have been scored in the first inning. The series concludes on Saturday night with a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine which of these NL Central rivals will face the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series. Neither team has announced its Game 5 starting pitcher yet.

Milwaukee Brewers' Quinn Priester throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

He sat in the nosebleeds for the Cubs’ historic World Series. Now Quinn Priester can end their year

October 7, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester has experienced postseason baseball at Wrigley Field before. Priester grew up in the Chicago area and was in the Wrigley Field stands for Game 5 of the 2016 World Series. The 25-year-old right-hander will be back at Wrigley on Wednesday as he continues his breakthrough year by trying to end the Cubs’ season and pitch the Brewers into the NL Championship Series. Milwaukee carries a 2-0 lead into Game 3 of this best-of-5 NL Division Series. This start will mark Priester’s postseason debut. Jameson Taillon is starting for the Cubs.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) celebrates after forcing the final out during the top of the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski hits 104.3 mph while throwing 3 innings of shutout relief

October 7, 2025

Jacob Misiorowski rediscovered the form that earned the flamethrowing rookie so much acclaim in the first few weeks after the Milwaukee Brewers called him up from the minors. He was throwing heat. More importantly, he was throwing strikes. Misiorowski fired three innings of scoreless relief while reaching at least 100 mph on 31 of his 57 pitches during the Brewers’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of their NL Division Series on Monday night.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell comes to the mound to make a pitching change during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Cubs head back home on the brink of elimination after losing 2 straight in Milwaukee

October 7, 2025

The Chicago Cubs’ hitters aren’t putting enough balls in play, and their pitchers aren’t keeping balls in play. That combination has the Cubs heading back to Chicago on the brink of elimination. Chicago gave up three homers and mustered just one hit after the second inning of a 7-3 loss at Milwaukee on Monday night that gave the Brewers a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five NL Division Series. The Cubs must win two straight in Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday to send the series back to Milwaukee for a deciding Game 5 on Saturday.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio (11) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Brewers’ Chourio hits 3-run homer in Game 2 of NLDS after hurting his hamstring in series opener

October 6, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned to the lineup and hit a three-run homer in Game 2 of an NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on Monday night after tightness in his right hamstring caused him to exit the series opener. Chourio sent an 0-2 pitch from Daniel Palencia over the center-field wall with two outs in the fourth inning. Chourio’s 419-foot drive extended Milwaukee’s lead to 7-3. Chourio went 3 for 3 with three RBIs in Milwaukee’s 9-3 Game 1 victory Saturday before leaving in the second inning.

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras (24) celebrates with third base coach Jason Lane (40) after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Lineup and Misiorowski-led bullpen provide power as Brewers beat Cubs 7-3 for 2-0 lead in NLDS

October 6, 2025

Andrew Vaughn and Jackson Chourio each hit a three-run homer, William Contreras added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-3 to move one win from a trip to the National League Championship Series. The Brewers have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-five Division Series, which shifts to Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday. Milwaukee is attempting to win a postseason series for the first time since reaching the NLCS in 2018. Vaughn and Chourio hit the first two three-run homers in Brewers postseason history.

Chicago Cubs' Shota Imanaga throws during the third inning of Game 2 of a National League wild card baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cubs will start Shota Imanaga in Game 2 of NLDS against Brewers

October 5, 2025

Shota Imanaga is getting the call for the Chicago Cubs as they attempt to tie their NL Division Series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced at his Sunday news conference that Imanaga would be the starting pitcher for Game 2 of the best-of-5 series. The Brewers haven’t yet named their Game 2 starter. The Brewers took a 1-0 series lead Saturday by scoring all their runs in the first two innings of a 9-3 victory.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd watches as Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Fast start propels Brewers to 9-3 victory over Cubs in NLDS opener

October 4, 2025

Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs in the first two innings before departing with a hamstring injury as the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in their NL Division Series opener. Chourio became the first player to have three hits in the first two innings of a playoff game. But his availability for Monday’s Game 2 in the best-of-five series is unclear. Chourio, who missed a month of the regular season with a strained right hamstring, left with tightness in that hamstring after beating out a bases-loaded infield single.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits a two-run scoring single during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio leaves NLDS Game 1 after getting 3 hits in first 2 innings

October 4, 2025

Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio has left the Brewers’ NL Division Series opener against the Chicago Cubs with an injury. Chourio got hurt while beating out an infield single for his third hit of the day, giving the Brewers a 9-1 lead in the second. He became the first player to have three hits in the first two innings of a postseason game. Chourio beat the throw to first but was moving awkwardly afterward.

Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell makes a pitching change during the sixth inning of Game 2 of a National League wild card baseball game against the San Diego Padres Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Counsell leads Cubs into NLDS against the Brewers, his former team, and Murphy, his old bench coach

October 4, 2025

Craig Counsell has seen the Milwaukee Brewers-Chicago Cubs rivalry from just about every perspective. He grew up in the Milwaukee area as the son of former Brewers director of community affairs John Counsell. He played for the Brewers and later became the team’s winningest manager of all time before the Cubs lured him to Chicago. So he understands particularly well just what kind of atmosphere to expect Saturday when the Brewers and Cubs open a best-of-5 NL Division Series.

Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers’ improved lineup could help them stop their recent history of playoff misfortune

October 3, 2025

Pitching generally has carried the Milwaukee Brewers as they’ve made their run of seven postseason appearances over the last eight years. This year, they might have the type of offense that can produce more playoff success. Milwaukee posted the best record in the major leagues this year while having the second-best earned run average. But the Brewers also scored 806 runs, their most since 1999, to rank third in the majors. They’ve done it without hitting many homers and instead relying on plate discipline and speed.

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz is congratulated after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Reds earn 1st playoff berth since 2020 as they capitailze on Mets’ big fade

September 28, 2025

The Cincinnati Reds are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after overtaking the New York Mets for the National League’s third and final wild card on the season’s final weekend. Cincinnati got to the postseason with plenty of help from the stumbling Mets. The Reds blew an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot on their own Sunday when they squandered a 2-0 lead in a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. But they still earned the NL’s last postseason spot when the Mets lost 4-0 to the Miami Marlins.

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Reds and Mets chasing final National League playoff spot on last day of regular season

September 27, 2025

One playoff berth remains up for grabs heading into the final day of Major League Baseball’s regular season. Cincinnati will earn the National League’s third and final wild card if the Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers or the New York Mets lose at Miami on Sunday. A New York victory and Cincinnati loss would send the Mets to the playoffs instead. The Reds and Mets have identical 83-78 records. Cincinnati owns the head-to-head tiebreaker because it won four of its six meetings with the Mets this season.

Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte celebrate after a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Reds have put themselves in position to keep the Mets out of the playoffs

September 27, 2025

The Cincinnati Reds have put themselves in position to earn their first playoff berth since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season while keeping the free-spending New York Mets out of the postseason. Cincinnati’s 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and New York’s 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday enabled the Reds to tie the Mets for the National League’s third and final wild-card playoff berth. The Reds own the head-to-head tiebreaker over New York. The Mets’ $322.6 million payroll at the start of the season led all MLB teams.

Cincinnati Reds' Gavin Lux hits a double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Reds overtake Mets for NL’s 3rd wild-card spot by beating Brewers 3-1

September 26, 2025

Gavin Lux hit two doubles and scored the go-ahead run as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1, overtaking the New York Mets for the third National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati’s win and New York’s 6-2 loss to Miami enabled the Reds to tie the Mets in the standings. However, the Reds — vying for their first postseason berth since 2020 — own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets. The Reds handed a rare loss to Quinn Priester after he had set a Brewers record by winning 12 straight decisions.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Commanders RB Austin Ekeler suffers Achilles tendon injury in fourth quarter vs. Packers

September 11, 2025

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was carted to the locker room late in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers after injuring his right Achilles tendon on a non-contact play. Ekeler had lined up wide and was running upfield when he suddenly fell to the turf. He was helped off the field without putting any weight on his right leg and sat on the bench for a few minutes before he was driven away. This is the 30-year-old Ekeler’s second season with Washington after seven with the Los Angeles Chargers. He had 367 yards rushing and 366 yards receiving last season.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers’ Micah Parsons compares Commanders’ Dan Quinn to a father figure heading into matchup

September 10, 2025

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is grateful to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn for helping his development into one of the NFL’s top pass rushers. Quinn was Dallas’ defensive coordinator during Parsons’ first three seasons with the Cowboys. They became NFC East rivals last year when Washington hired Quinn. They’re no longer in the same division. But they’re still facing off in the second week of the season on Thursday, when Quinn’s Commanders head to Lambeau Field to take on Parsons’ Packers. Parsons said Quinn is “just like a father figure, uncle, however you want to put it.”

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Micah Parsons has a successful debut with the Packers while dealing with a back issue

September 7, 2025

Micah Parsons moved past the frustrations from his long contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys by producing a successful debut performance with his new team. Parsons had one of Green Bay’s four sacks in a 27-13 victory over Detroit on Sunday as the Packers kept the Lions out of the end zone until the final minute of the game. Parsons was dealing with a back issue all summer and didn’t join the Packers until just over a week ago. But the star edge rusher still found a way to make an impact.

Philadelphia Phillies' Ranger Suarez throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Suárez shines as Phillies beat Brewers 2-0 to win series between NL division leaders

September 4, 2025

Ranger Suárez pitched six shutout innings, Trea Turner singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 on Thursday. The Phillies won two of three games the matchup between NL division leaders. Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta extended his scoreless innings streak to 29, three shy of the team record Teddy Higuera set in 1987. Peralta struck out eight and allowed three walks and two hits while throwing 92 pitches over five innings. The game was scoreless when Alec Bohm hit a one-out triple into the right-field corner off Tobias Myers (1-2). Turner brought Bohm home with a two-out single to left on an 0-2 pitch.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller reacts as he walks off the field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Shelby Miller’s early exit leaves NL Central-leading Brewers dealing with bullpen issues

September 1, 2025

The first-place Milwaukee Brewers finished a grueling stretch of 19 games in 18 days by dealing with one more potential loss to their injury-riddled bullpen. Shelby Miller left with an injury in the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 10-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after the game that Miller “felt something pop in his elbow.” The Brewers already have All-Star closer Trevor Megill and relievers DL Hall and Grant Anderson on the injured list.

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh leaps to score on an RBI double hit by Harrison Bader during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Phillies rally for 10-8 victory in Milwaukee as Brewers manager Pat Murphy gets ejected

September 1, 2025

Brandon Marsh went 4 for 5 and singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies erased an early four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 in the opener of a three-game series between the top two teams in the majors. Marsh singled home pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs after Abner Uribe sandwiched a strikeout of Bryce Harper with walks to Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Harrison Bader singled home Realmuto with an insurance run. Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected after coming out of the dugout to argue that Realmuto hadn’t checked his swing on a 3-2 pitch that was low and outside.

Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons speaks at his introductory news conference Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Micah Parsons relishes fresh start in Green Bay after enduring ‘hardest four months of my life’

August 29, 2025

Micah Parsons says he just went through the hardest four months of his life as he feared his contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys would stretch into the start of the season. The matter finally has been settled with a trade to the Green Bay Packers. Now the superstar pass rusher wants to create a legacy befitting one of the league’s most storied franchises. Parsons arrived in Green Bay one day after the Packers sent two first-round picks and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark to Dallas in exchange for him. The Packers are making Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

Bud Selig, second right, greets Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony before a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremony

August 24, 2025

Bob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired him as a scout. Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig relayed that story Sunday during a pregame ceremony celebrating the life of the man who spent 54 seasons broadcasting Brewers games. Uecker died Jan. 16 at the age of 90. The star-studded celebration was hosted by former NBC broadcast partner Bob Costas and featured Hall of Famers George Brett, Ted Simmons and Robin Yount as well as Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich.

FILE - Cleveland Browns coaching and personnel consultant Mike Vrabel, left, stands on the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Green Bay Packers, Aug. 10, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Former NFL head coaches find benefits in taking advisory roles with different teams

August 22, 2025

Former Denver Broncos head coach and New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is resetting his coaching career by taking an advisory role in Green Bay helping out the Packers’ defense. It’s similar to the change longtime defensive assistant Robert Saleh made when he came to Green Bay to work with the offense after the Jets fired him as head coach. Teams across the league have hired former head coaches or coordinators for positions that don’t necessarily rise to the ranks of position coaches or coordinators.

Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks with Keisean Nixon (25) during an NFL football practice Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon eager to keep proving skeptics wrong as he adapts to expanded role

August 19, 2025

Green Bay’s Keisean Nixon has heard the criticism about how the Packers’ pass defense could struggle without departed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander. Nixon takes those words in stride. He notes that he’s been doubted ever since arriving in the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent from South Carolina. Alexander’s offseason exit means Nixon enters the season as the Packers’ likely No. 1 cornerback. Nixon is eager for the opportunity to face an opponent’s top receiver each week.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy reacts after a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Pocket pancakes? Brewers selling ballpark flapjacks after Pat Murphy’s viral moment

August 8, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing manager Pat Murphy’s strange eating habits to fans. Murphy went viral in a recent interview for pulling a pancake out of his uniform pocket and taking a bite — sharing the flapjack with the reporter — as he detailed different ways he shoves food into his pockets to snack on in the dugout. The moment has spawned quite the movement in Milwaukee. The ballpark announced Friday that “Murph’s Pocket Pancakes” will be sold at American Family Field during Sunday games for the rest of the season, starting with this weekend’s series against the New York Mets.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy, middle, walks to the dugout with Jackson Chourio (11) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Milwaukee. Chourio was removed from the game after suffering an injury. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Brewers’ successful promotion could result in more alumni home-run derby events

August 5, 2025

Maybe the Home Run Derby doesn’t have to be limited to All-Star weekend. The Milwaukee Brewers invited several of their former players to participate in an alumni home run derby that followed a game with the Miami Marlins last week. The promotion helped draw a sellout crowd of 41,944 fans. That success has Brewers manager Pat Murphy conjuring up ways for teams to expand on this idea. Brewers president of business operations Rick Schlesinger said a half-dozen other MLB teams had reached out ince their alumni home run derby to get information on how well it had worked.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Dominic Canzone to retire the side during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Misiorowski gets his first shot at the Cubs as NL Central co-leaders begin huge series in Milwaukee

July 28, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski already has won matchups with Paul Skenes and Clayton Kershaw and has pitched in the All-Star Game since reaching the major leagues six weeks ago. So forgive the 23-year-old right-hander if he isn’t getting overly caught up in the atmosphere surrounding his first matchup with the Chicago Cubs. The two NL Central rivals share the best record in the National League as they prepare to begin a three-game series in Milwaukee. Monday’s series opener is an All-Star pitching matchup featuring Misiorowski and Chicago’s Matthew Boyd.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski reacts after striking out Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Shohei Ohtani greets Jacob Misiorowski with leadoff homer. Brewers phenom responds with 12 K’s

July 8, 2025

Shohei Ohtani greeted Jacob Misiorowski with a leadoff homer, but the Milwaukee Brewers’ rookie phenom got the last word. After allowing Ohtani’s 431-foot blast, Misiorowski responded with another dominant outing. He struck out a career-high 12 batters to lead the Brewers to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Misiorowski fanned Ohtani in the third inning. The 6-foot-7 right-hander is 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA in five major league starts. He’s already beaten Paul Skenes and now he’soutdueled Clayton Kershaw.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts to striking out Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz for the third out in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Brewers’ Misiorowski continues history-making start to his career by outperforming Pirates’ Skenes

June 25, 2025

Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski made extra effort to avoid getting caught up in all the hype surrounding the rookie flamethrower’s highly anticipated matchup with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes. Misiorowski better get accustomed to the extra attention. Misiorowski owns a 3-0 record and 1.13 earned run average after leading the Brewers to a 4-2 victory over Skenes’ Pirates. Sportradar says the three hits Misiorowski has allowed thus far is the fewest by any major league pitcher through his first three career starts with a minimum of 16 innings pitched since at least 1901.

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Brewers trade RHP Aaron Civale to the White Sox for 1B Andrew Vaughn

June 13, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. The Brewers moved quickly after they announced they were removing Civale from their rotation. The veteran right-hander said Thursday he wanted to remain a starter even if it meant leaving Milwaukee. He was traded one day later, and will be Chicago’s starter Sunday at Texas. Civale is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season. Vaughn was hitting .189 with a .218 on-base percentage, five homers and 19 RBIs in 48 games with Chicago before the White Sox optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte on May 23

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws against St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar as he makes his major league debut during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Misiorowski exits Brewers debut with leg cramps after holding Cardinals hitless for 5 innings

June 12, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski insisted he didn’t realize he had a no-hitter going when the 23-year-old flamethrower took the mound for the sixth inning of his dazzling major league debut. The Brewers couldn’t quite complete the no-no — but they might have gotten even better news. It appears the injury that knocked the 6-foot-7 right-hander out of the game wasn’t serious. Misiorowski said he felt fine after leaving Milwaukee’s 6-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals due to cramping in his right calf and quadriceps.

FILE - Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) walks on the field before a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

Packers believe weekend film studies at Kenny Clark’s home may produce more consistent pass rush

June 4, 2025

Kenny Clark is hosting his fellow Green Bay Packers pass rushers for weekend offseason gatherings in hopes of producing more frequent get-togethers in opposing backfields each Sunday this fall. The three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman realizes Green Bay’s pass rush can’t afford a repeat of its inconsistent 2024 performance. That’s why Green Bay’s pass rushers have been conducting regular offseason film sessions at Clark’s home. Green Bay collected 45 sacks last season to tie for eighth place among all NFL teams. But more than half of those sacks came in just four games.

Sweden’s Maja Stark wins the U.S. Women’s Open for her first major championship

June 1, 2025

Maja Stark of Sweden continued the steady play she demonstrated all week to win the U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday at Erin Hills for her first major championship. Stark shot an even-par 72 to finish at 7-under 281, two strokes ahead of top-ranked Nelly Korda and Japan’s Rio Takeda. Stark earned $2.4 million in the biggest event of the women’s golf season. The 25-year-old Stark became the sixth Swede to win a women’s major, and the first since Anna Nordqvist in the 2021 Women’s British Open. The former Oklahoma State player is the first Swede to win a U.S. Women’s Open since Annika Sorenstam in 2006. Korda closed with a 71, and Takeda had a 72.

Mao Saigo shoots 66 to take US Women’s Open lead as she chases her 2nd major title of the year

May 30, 2025

Mao Saigo already won her first major title this year. She’s putting herself in position for another at U.S. Women’s Open. Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take second-round lead at Erin Hills, At 8-under 136, the 23-year-old Japanese player had a three-stroke advantage over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda. Saigo won Chevron Championship in a playoff outside Houston just over a month ago for her first LPGA Tour title. Korda, who has never finished higher than a tie for eighth in the U.S. Women’s Open, had a 67. That’s the best round she’s had in the event. She was 5 under with Hinako Shibuno, Sarah Schmelzel, Maja Stark, Yealimi Noh and 2020 champion A Lim Kim.

6-way tie for 1st-round lead at 4-under 68 in US Women’s Open at Erin Hills

May 29, 2025

Angel Yin started experimenting with a new putter about a month ago and decided to use it in a tournament for the first time at the most prestigious event in women’s golf. The move worked well in the first round at Erin Hills. Yin made a 13 1/2-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th for a 4-under 68 and a share of the U.S. Women’s Open lead with 2020 champion A Lim Kim, Jinhee Im, Yealimi Noh, Rio Takeda and Julia Lopez Ramirez. Lopez Ramirez won consecutive Southeastern Conference titles at Mississippi State in 2023 and 2024, but she suffered a major setback earlier this year when what she initially believed was a bout of food poisoning actually was a case of appendicitis.

Mike Elias, executive vice president and general manager for the Baltimore Orioles, speaks to the media before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Orioles GM Elias speaks 3 days after firing manager, says he’s evaluating reasons for team’s decline

May 20, 2025

Orioles general manager Mike Elias has broken his silence about his decision to fire manager Brandon Hyde. Elias said Tuesday he’s doing an across-the-board evaluation to determine what has caused Baltimore’s remarkably rapid decline. Elias fired Hyde on Saturday, and since then, the team has gone 0-4. Until Tuesday, only players and interim manager Tony Mansolino had answered questions about the firing. Elias praised Hyde for getting the Orioles back into contention but said the time had come for a new voice. He says he didn’t take questions earlier because it’s been “a pretty hectic few days.”

STEVE MEGARGEE Sports Writer.

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