Milwaukee Sports Headlines

SUNDAY

More popularity contest than scientific poll, the survey asked more than 101,000 fans to judge teams in certain areas and those were combined with other metrics to determine the ranking.

Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Gordonhas been cleared to play again this season. He had his one-year suspension reduced to 10 games after the league announced changes to its drug policy Friday.

Marquette’s volleyball team beat a top-10 squad for the first time Friday, knocking off No. 7 Florida, 26-24, 20-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-13.

As calls increased for the NFL to adequately address its recent rash of off-field violence, Commissioner Roger Goodell finally spoke publicly about the issue, apologizing for his role in poor decision-making and promising revamped personal conduct policies.

SATURDAY

Here are some thoughts found on Twitter this week. Go to www.jsonline.com/sportstweets for links to accounts of state athletes.

FRIDAY

GIRLS
GOLF
SOUTHEAST

BLACKSTONE CREEK: Hole-in-one — Marilee Glover-Kolinski, No.3, 105 yards, 7-iron; Doug Ehler, 76.

Mark Winner, Sussex, Sussex Bowl, Night Men's Handicap, second 300 game. 616 series (180-300-136).

Heading into Wednesday, Mike Fiers ranked fifth in the National League in ERA at 1.74 and third in strikeouts with 54 since joining the Brewers' rotation Aug. 9.

Injured Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton won’t play again this season because of last week’s beaning by Brewers starter Mike Fiers.

THURSDAY

BOYSCROSS COUNTRYWAUPUN PHIL LEADER INVITATIONAL

James Watson, Mississippi, Court North, Classic, 19th 300 game. 684 series (167-300-217).