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Packers: Hope is to get Brett Hundley playing time
GREEN BAY — If you were hoping to catch a glimpse of Aaron Rodgers quarterbacking the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field prior to the team’s regular-season home opener against Minnesota on Sept. 18, you might be out of luck.
Prep football preview: Middleton at Madison Memorial is the Week One showcase game
(All games 7 p.m. Friday unless noted)
Prep schedule for Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Brewers: Rocky first inning leads to loss to Cubs
CHICAGO — Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games.
Olympics: Wisconsin athletes who will be competing in Rio on Aug. 18
There are 25 Wisconsin athletes competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
State Open golf: Former Wisconsin golfer Jordan Elsen tops former coach
KOHLER — There was nothing special about Jordan Elsen’s start or finish at the 96th Wisconsin State Open, but the former University of Wisconsin golfer owned the middle rounds to hold off his college coach.
Badgers volleyball: Tori Blake passionate about the program
Tori Blake always knew there was something special about being part of the University of Wisconsin volleyball program.
Badgers football: Leon Jacobs granted medical hardship waiver, will be eligible in 2017
Fullback Leon Jacobs has been granted a medical hardship waiver by the NCAA, according to UW, meaning he’ll be eligible to play for the Badgers in 2017.
Badgers football: T.J. Watt prepared to tackle high expectations in first year as starter
T.J. Watt, like former University of Wisconsin fullback Derek Watt before him, must accept the frequency in which he’ll be referred to as J.J. Watt’s brother.
Badgers football: Taiwan Deal now UW’s No. 2 running back behind Corey Clement
According to UW, running backs coach John Settle expects Taiwan Deal to be his No. 2 back behind Corey Clement this season.
Grandfather: Man killed by Milwaukee police was just trying to survive
Sylville K. Smith had a lengthy criminal past, but was just trying to survive in the inner city, William Brookins told The Associated Press.
Second suspect in violent Madison home invasion arrested in Chicago
Michael L. Hogan, 26, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals after a foot pursuit Wednesday and allegedly took part in a January robbery where a man was shot multiple times, police said.
Feingold should reveal his thoughts on marijuana -- Gary Storck
Much has changed in the cannabis world since Russ Feingold lost to Ron Johnson in 2010.
Proselytizing has no place in classroom -- April Hoffman
Regarding State Journal reporter Nico Savidge's Aug. 11 article about the Madison Area Technical College teacher who tried to convert his students, the teacher should read the U.S. Constitution. It demands separation of church and state.
Clinton doesn't want to take your guns -- Donna Silver
An Aug. 12 letter to the editor "Clinton presidency is terrifying" listed eight reasons not to vote for Hillary Clinton. I disagreed with seven of the eight, but wish to focus on only one.
GOP is party of making things up -- Craig Wehrle
Watching Donald Trump and his GOP contemporaries only reinforces my opinion of the Republican Party. It is not just the party of the wealthy, but also the party of making things up.
Health IT startup Wellbe is top local company on 2016 Inc. 5000 list
The popular list, released Wednesday, shows off U.S. companies with the fastest growing revenue over the past three years.
Milwaukee officer targeted by online threats after shooting
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer has been targeted by online threats from people who say he fatally shot the black man whose death has sparked violence in the city.
Badgers football: T.J. Edwards no longer wearing walking boot
University of Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards remained out of practice Wednesday but was no longer wearing a walking boot.