Milwaukee Sports Headlines
A risk-and-eventual-reward situation for Kaepernick
Next season quarterbackColin Kaepernick will enter the last year of his four-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Should Kaepernick, who was born in Milwaukee, re-sign with the 49ers before or during next season, or should he test free agency?
Sports briefs Tuesday
Former Marquette guard Vander Blue has signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics, according to Yahoo Sports.
Stanislas Wawrinka sends Novak Djokovic home
Novak Djokovic’s bid for a fourth consecutive Australian Open title ended in a dramatic five-set quarterfinal loss to Stanislas Wawrinka, potentially leaving the door ajar for a new major champion.
TV/radio schedule
WEDNESDAY
The Drill: Super Bowl hype
Everything about Super Bowl XLVIII promises to be big. Here are some numbers to prove it:
High-tech Mach 39 suit aims to give U.S. speedskaters an edge
The Under Armour Mach 39 Speedskating Suit, which is to skin suits what the Lamborghini Gallardo is to sports cars, has the sole purpose of helping U.S. long-track skaters shave precious hundredths of a second off their times at the Sochi Olympic Games.
Sergio Pettis ready for next fight
Sergio Pettis admittedly was a bit starstruck going into his first fight in the UFC. He got through that fight 2 1/2 months ago. Now, the highly touted bantamweight prospect is ready to show MMA fans what he’s all about.
Weekend golf glance
PGA TOUR
Pettit Center dinner honors Dan Jansen, Bonnie Blair
A dinner honoring speedskaters Dan Jansen and Bonnie Blair on the 20th anniversary of their gold medal performances at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics could net the Pettit National Ice Center more than $20,000.
Packer Plus predictions: Super Bowl
Jeff
Tyler
Ben
Bob
Martin
Rob
Glantz /
Maillet
Dunne
Steele
Friday
Hendricks
Reischel
Culver line
Seattle vs. Denver
Seahawks
Broncos
Broncos
Seahawks
Seahawks
Seahawks
Hawks by 21/2
Last week
1-1
0-2
1-1
1-1
1-1
1-1
Packer record
10-6-1
9-7-1
11-5-1
11-5-1
12-4-1
9-7-1
Overall record
179-87
169-97
173-93
175-91
170-96
169-97
Honor scores
HONOR SCORESAMF BOWLEROW.C. Coleman 2+3 Mixed
NFC title game a local hit
The Milwaukee market delivered the fifth-highest local rating among U.S. metered markets for the NFC title telecast Sunday on Fox.
Seahawks coach says Richard Sherman is sorry
Pete Carroll pulled Richard Sherman aside on Monday and made sure his fiery cornerback understood that his rant against San Francisco’s Michael Crabtree was overshadowing the Seahawks reaching their second Super Bowl in franchise history.
TV/radio schedule
TUESDAY
Malcolm Chartier wins at Eagle River
Malcolm Chartier enjoyed a smooth, fast ride to the finish Sunday to repeat as champion of the World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Eagle River.
Honor scores; perfect games
HONOR SCORESCLASSIC GREENFIELDMorning Threesome
Super Bowl matchup features No. 1 seeds Seahawks, Broncos
It'll be the National Football League's top defensive team against its top offensive team Feb. 2, when the 48th Super Bowl kicks off at MetLife Stadium in the New Jersey wastelands just outside New York City.
The Drill: The whole nine yards
It’s the perfect storm. The Super Bowl, which is catnip for celebrities, is being held just a few miles from New York City. Here’s an early look at what happens when A-listers blend with American’s Grade A sporting event: