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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

All eyes on QBs as Green Bay Packers host Tampa Bay Buccaneers for NFC championship

by Steve Megargee Associated PressJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021

FILE - Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, bottom left, Jae Crowder, top left, and Jimmy Butler (22) defend as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game inin Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. Bucks Khris Middleton, right rear, looks on. Having the NBA’s best regular-season record and the league’s MVP each of the last two years hasn’t paid off for the Bucks in the playoffs....

Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to extension with Milwaukee Bucks

by Steve Megargee Associated PressDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is seen before the start of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. The personal touch that helps coaches sell their programs to blue-chip prospects is missing from this year’s recruiting cycle. Restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic prevent face-to-face communication between players and coaches. Staffs can’t visit high schools. Plenty of states aren’t even playing high school football....

’It’s just weird’: Pandemic uncertainty on college football recruiting trail

by Steve Megargee Associated PressDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Wisconsin's Graham Mertz tries to run past Illinois's Tarique Barnes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin coach stays mum on QB Mertz with Huskers up next

by Steve Megargee Associated PressOctober 26, 2020

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2019, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns stands on the field before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, in Miami. All the unusual circumstances surrounding this abbreviated season create plenty of obstacles for teams looking to upgrade their rosters before Monday's, Aug. 31, 2020, trade deadline. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Unusual MLB season creates uncertainty as trade deadline nears

by Steve Megargee Associated PressAugust 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Milwaukee Brewers' fans are seen on picture cut outs in the upper deck during a practice session Monday, July 13, 2020, at Miller Park in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Faces in the crowd: Cutouts provide virtual MLB audience

by Steve Megargee Associated PressJuly 17, 2020July 17, 2020

FILE - In this March 2, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Goodyear, Ariz. Price will not play this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, delaying his Los Angeles debut until next year. The five-time All-Star became the latest player to opt out, posting Saturday, July 4, 2020, on Twitter that he would not participate in the 60-game season that is scheduled to begin July 23. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Tough weekend for MLB: Price out, Freeman positive, Tanaka hurt

by Steve Megargee Associated PressJuly 5, 2020

FILE - In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools 375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

NCAA weighs moratorium amid push to offer fall sports

by Steve Megargee Associated PressMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. The coronavirus is preventing prospects from leaving home to visit campuses and is keeping college coaches from traveling to evaluate players across the country. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

College Football: Virus sparks debate on whether more prospects will stay home

by Steve Megargee Associated PressMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020

FILE - This is a 1963 file photo showing Green Bay Packers defensive end Willie Davis. Willie Davis, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who helped the Green Bay Packers win each of the first two Super Bowls, has died. He was 85. The Packers confirmed Davis' death to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. (AP Photo)

Hall of Fame defensive end Willie Davis dead at age 85

by Steve Megargee Associated PressApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020