Matthew Dellavedova, back home in Melbourne during "one of the least busy offseasons" he's ever experienced, says Milwaukee Bucks' young talent, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Thon Maker, are ready to lift the team to the next level.
Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Lind each had two-run doubles in a seven-run eighth inning to help the Washington Nationals rally past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Wednesday night.
Bryce Harper got tossed, the Nationals batted around in a 7-run eighth inning, and reports surfaced that Stephen Strasburg will miss his next start. Just another day at the office that is Nats Park. Oh, and Washington beat Milwaukee 8-5.
Lewis Brinson made his first big-legaue bomb count. The Brewers outfielder, called up today, just took Sean Doolittle deeeeeep to left center at Nats Park. No distance yet, but it didn't look too far away from where teammate Domingo Santana's 476-foot jack landed earlier in the game.
Paul Chryst is handing the keys to the Badgers' defense over to 34-year-old Jim Leonhard, who's only one year separated from his NFL playing career.
Jabari Parker has been efficient offensively, but his defense and injury concerns could limit his market next offseason. Meanwhile, Greg Monroe might be in for a pay cut next summer.
After switching positions last year, Ty Montgomery added weight in the offseason and focused on some of the finer points of being an NFL running back.
The Brewers could use some short-term help in center field. A familiar face could fill that role without sacrificing the team's future core.
New Packers tight end Martellus Bennett was locked out of camp dorms, so he drove to Lambeau and slept by his locker.
Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Bryan Dee and Dan Needles to recap Mike McCarthy's press conference and to talk about Ty Montgomery's progression.
Two more moves in the Packers personnel department, in addition to yesterday's announcement.
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Yes, Martellus Bennett slept in the Packers locker room last night because he couldn't get into the dorms at St. Norbert College, but coach Mike McCarthy didn't see him. "I don't usually check the lockers for people sleeping," he said.
No medical updates from Packers coach Mike McCarthy, but the PUP list – if there are any players on it – should be turned into the league by the end of today.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said there were several players who stayed in Green Bay all summer. "A number of fathers with new children who were here working out this summer," McCarthy said.
Taijuan Walker's first career homer paced the competition at 455 feet -- the second-longest by a pitcher this season (Jon Gray, 467 feet). Bradley Zimmer's 435-footer marked his first career grand slam, while Eric Thames' blast ended a drought dating back to July 4.
While Ohio State reached last season's playoff semifinals, it's easy to forget that the Bucks' most recent Big Ten championship was won in the national title season of 2014. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook sees that changing this season.
In the wake of Kyrie Irving's demand to be traded, here are the most likely landing spots for the four-time NBA All-Star -- with the likeliest resulting in no trade at all.
Travis Shaw, Eric Thames and Manny Pina homered, Zach Davies tossed 7 2/3 shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Tuesday night.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 53 | 47 | .530 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 54 | 49 | .524 | 0.5 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 50 | 51 | .495 | 3.5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 50 | 52 | .490 | 4 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 41 | 60 | .406 | 12.5 | L3 |
