After two rough road games, the Green Bay Phoenix men hope their Saturday afternoon tilt against Campbell will help snap their current two-game skid.

After its double-digit loss to Evansville to start last weekend, the Phoenix men were outscored 44-18 in the final 12 minutes to fall to Ohio State 102-69 on Monday. Anthony Roy once again made life difficult for opposing defenders, knocking down contested shots from all over the court as he hit eight three-pointers en route to a 30-point performance. The rest of the team was held in check, and no other player reached double figures. Mac Wrecke scored eight points, Foster Wonders chipped in seven, and Ben Tweedy added six in the loss.

The Fighting Camels are 3-4 on the season, including its own losses to Ohio State and Evansville in recent days. In their 66-53 loss to the Purple Aces, Jasin Sinani scored 22 points and Colby Duggan added 11 points while two others chipped in eight points.

The two teams meet at noon at the Resch Center.

The Green Bay Phoenix women feasted on 24 turnovers, including 14 steals, in its 64-59 win over Drake on Friday.

The two offenses struggled in the first half, but the Phoenix scraped together enough baskets to carry a 24-21 lead into the break. Both offenses broke out of their shells in the third quarter, more than matching their output up to that point in the third quarter alone. The Phoenix secured their final margin in the fourth quarter, putting the game away at the free-throw line.

Natalie McNeal led the Phoenix with 15 points, while Cassie Schiltz tallied a dozen points, and Callie Genke and Jenna Guyer each chipped in nine points in the victory. 

The Phoenix end their Puerto Rican residency with a matchup against Norfolk State on Saturday at 9 a.m.

The Tri-City Storm scored the game's final three goals to snap the Green Bay Gamblers' winning streak with a 6-4 win.

The Gamblers held the edge after the first period, with Aidan Park, Geno Carcone, and Vasily Zelenov tallying goals and giving the team a 3-2 advantage. After the Storm tied the game in the second period, William Samuelsson broke the tie early in the third period, before the Storm tied the game seconds later and broke the deadlock minutes later. The game ended with the Storm taking advantage of an empty net. Gavin Moffatt stopped 25 of the 30 shots he faced in the loss.

The two teams meet again at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday.

The Green Bay Phoenix women could not hold onto its 29-26 halftime lead as it fell to Virginia 66-61.

The seesaw affair was trending in the Phoenix's favor until early in the third quarter when the Cavaliers flipped the momentum with a 7-0 run. They would hold onto a small advantage the rest of the way with the Cavaliers putting the game on ice with free throws.

Callie Genke led the Phoenix off the bench with a season-high 18 points. Natalie McNeal and Cassie Schiltz each added 12 points with McNeal crossing the 1,000 point threshold.

The Phoenix will take on Drake on Friday in the second game of the Discover Puerto Rico Tournament.

The Green Bay Gamblers will try to continue Wednesday's momentum with a weekend series against the Tri-City Storm. 

In their 5-1 win over the Chicago Steel Thanksgiving eve, The two teams traded goals in the first period with the Gamblers' Cruz Martin and the Steel's Ashton Schultz matching each other's efforts. Will Zellers' go-ahead goal in the second period provided the Gamblers with momentum heading into the third period before William Samuelsson, Anthony Cardilli, and Vasily Zelenov put the game further out of reach. Gavin Moffatt had a light night in net, stopping 17 of the only 18 shots the Steel registered in the contest.

The Storm's Thanksgiving eve game didn't go as well, dropping their matchup against the Lincoln Stars 5-0. It was their second straight loss.

Both games will feature a 7:05 p.m. puck drop.

The Green Bay Packers got out to another fast start against the Miami Dolphins en route to a 30-17 victory on Thanksgiving night.

The Packers opening drive stumbled, but the punt returner for the Dolphins fumbled, setting up the short touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Jaden Reed to make it 7-0. They would make it 14-0 at the end of the first quarter when Josh Jacobs scored from one yard out following two long runs from Emmanuel Wilson. The Dolphins would finally get on the scoreboard with a field goal at the beginning of the second quarter, only to have the Packers answer with Reed's second touchdown grab and another field goal to make it 24-3 at the break.

After another Brandon McManus field goal made it 27-3, the Dolphins were finally able to cross the goalline with Tua Tagovailoa throwing a pair of touchdowns, with the second coming off of a deflection. McManus kicked his third field goal between the two touchdown passes to cap the scoring for the Packers.

Love finished his night going 21-28 for 274 yards and two touchdowns. Jacobs was kept in check with 43 yards rushing with a touchdown.

The Packers are back in action next Thursday night when they try to snap the Lions' long winning streak after they beat the Bears 23-20 at Ford Field.

The Green Bay Packers hope to feast on the Miami Dolphins Thursday night when they play host to the Thanksgiving night matchup.

Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers put together one of their most complete games of the season, beating the injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers 38-10 on Sunday at Lambeau Field. In addition to his three rushing touchdowns, Josh Jacobs crossed the century mark on the ground while Love threw for 163 yards and two scores of his own. The defense made life difficult for Brandon Allen behind center, allowing just 199 yards while turning him over twice. 

The Dolphins enter the matchup at 5-6 after soundly beating the New England Patriots on Sunday 34-15. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 300 yards and four touchdowns, with Jaylen Waddle accounting for 144 yards and one score. The Dolphins has responded to a three-game losing skid with a two-game winning streak. 

Kickoff is set for 7:20 p.m.

While you enjoy your turkey and stuffing, the Green Bay women's basketball team will be playing on the court and in the sun of Puerto Rico for a holiday tournament.

They open the Discover Puerto Rico Tournament play against Virginia at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving. The weekend-long tournament will also feature games against Drake (10 a.m.) and Norfolk State (9 a.m.).

After two straight losses, the Phoenix women rattled off three in a row, including Big East foe DePaul last Thursday. Natalie McNeal led the Phoenix in that contest with 17 points, while Maddy Schreiber chipped in 14 points. Luxemburg-Casco alum Cassie Schiltz hit a milestone in the game, registering five rebounds to go along with her eight points to reach 500 boards for her career.

A three-goal third period iced the game away for the Green Bay Gamblers on Thanksgiving Eve in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Steel.

The two teams traded goals in the first period with the Gamblers' Cruz Martin and the Steel's Ashton Schultz matching each other's efforts. Will Zellers' go-ahead goal in the second period provided the Gamblers with momentum heading into the third period before William Samuelsson, Anthony Cardilli, and Vasily Zelenov put the game further out of reach. Gavin Moffatt had a light night in net, stopping 17 of the only 18 shots the Steel registered in the contest.

The Gamblers return to the ice on Friday to face the Tri-City Storm.

A 44-18 run to close out the game took a potential upset bid by the Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team and turned it into a 102-69 blowout victory for the Buckeyes of Ohio State.

Anthony Roy once again made life difficult for opposing defenders, knocking down contested shots from all over the court as he hit eight three-pointers en route to a 30-point performance. The rest of the team was held in check, and no other player reached double figures. Mac Wrecke scored eight points, Foster Wonders chipped in seven, and Ben Tweedy added six in the loss. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes had seven players reach double figures, led by Bruce Thornton's 25 points.

The Phoenix did make things interesting in the second half. Down by 10 at the break, the Phoenix dropped the deficit to six points with 12 minutes remaining in the game before they went cold and the Buckeyes imposed their will on the young roster. The Buckeyes had 22 more points in the paint and 14 more rebounds than the Phoenix.

The Phoenix are back in action on Saturday with a noon contest against Campbell at the Resch Center. 

You can reward your favorite Green Bay Packers players with a trip to the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando.

From now until December 23rd, you can have an unlimited number of votes to select the roster. Votes will be collected across multiple platforms so the best players punch their tickets to Orlando that will not be participating in the Super Bowl.

According to Packers.com, fans can vote for QB Jordan Love, WRs Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, along with TE Tucker Kraft and RB Josh Jacobs on offense. Offensive linemen Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Sean Rhyan and Zach Tom are also eligible. For the defense, fans can vote for defensive linemen Kingsley Enagbare, Kenny Clark, T.J. Slaton, Rashan Gary and Devonte Wyatt. Also on the ballot are LBs Quay Walker and Isaiah McDuffie, CBs Jaire Alexander and Keisean Nixon, and safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard. On the ballot representing special teams are Brandon McManus, Daniel Whelan, Matt Orzech, Keisean Nixon and Zayne Anderson.

You can start submitting your votes here.

After several one-score games, the Green Bay Packers put together one of their most complete games of the season, beating the injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers 38-10 on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

It was 17-0 before the 49ers could score, thanks to a short touchdown pass from Jordan Love to Tucker Kraft and the first of three rushing scores by Josh Jacobs. George Kittle reached the endzone at the end of the first half, but a field goal near the end of the third quarter would be all the Packer's defense would allow for the rest of the game. Meanwhile, Josh Jacobs scored rushing touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters, and Malik Heath found the end zone through the air to cap off the scoring. In addition to his three rushing touchdowns, Jacobs crossed the century mark on the ground while Love threw for 163 yards and two scores of his own. The defense made life difficult for Brandon Allen behind center, allowing just 199 yards while turning him over twice. 

The Packers will have a short week before they host the Miami Dolphins on Thursday at Lambeau Field for a 7:20 p.m. kickoff. 

The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team will play their last game before Thanksgiving on Monday when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The Phoenix's road trip got off on the wrong foot on Friday when they could not 

catch up with the Evansville Purple Aces in a 98-81 defeat. The host Purple Aces shot nearly 60 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the arc in the rout. The Phoenix could not compete with the Purple Aces' height either, getting outscored 52-30 in the paint. Anthony Roy had another strong outing with a game-high 31 points as he battled foul trouble for most of the night. Marcus Hall added 17 points and Jeremiah Johnson chipped in 11 points in the loss. 

The Buckeyes humbled Evansville 80-30 in their matchup before the Phoenix had a chance to play them. They played the Phoenix's next opponent, Campbell, on Friday and registered a 104-60 victory. Six players reached 11 points or more in the contest, including 23 points by John Mobley, Jr.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

If you are looking to chase away some Thanksgiving calories this year, some local organizations in Door County are hosting runs for a cause this Thursday.

Door County Fitness Studio is holding its annual Northern Door Turkey Trot and Dog Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Run/1M walk is free, but donations and proceeds from sweatshirt sales go to support Friends of Gibraltar. 

The Ellison Bay Gobble Wobble is a 2.5-mile run that starts and ends at Fitzgerald Park. The run starts at 9:00 am. Registration is $10 a person and free for kids 12 and under are free. All registered runners will receive a finisher’s mug with a warmup drink.

For those a little busy on Thanksgiving or who want to run off the calories after the fact, the One Barrel 2.62 Mile Run in Egg Harbor is slated to take place at 10 a.m.

The Green Bay Packers will try to erase some old demons on Sunday when they welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Lambeau Field.

The Packers escaped Soldier Field with a 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. A long pass to Christian Watson set up the Packers' final touchdown as Love snuck in from the one-yard line to make it 20-19. The Bears would drive into field goal range, but a premeditated field goal block play gave the Packers their 11th straight win over the Bears. It was a game the Packers were lucky to win as the Bears held the ball for 13 more minutes, gained 30 more yards, and were 12-19 and third and fourth down conversion compared to just 1-6.

The 49ers have split their last six games as they have had to deal with injuries to Nick Bosa, Brock Purdy, and Christian McCaffrey. The Packers have lost four of their last six to the 49ers and they have not beaten San Francisco in a game that has been played later than November 15th since 2010 (0-6).

Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m.

The Green Bay Gamblers needed an extra frame to get past Team USA on Friday night, winning the game 5-4 in overtime.

Anthony Cardilli and Tanner Bruender helped the Gamblers jump out to the 2-1 lead before they received equal treatment in the second period when Niles Benson found himself on either side of goals in the middle stanza. The two teams traded goals in the third goal, with Will Zellers answering an early Team USA tally with one of his own a few minutes later. Zellers would put the game on ice in overtime, scoring a goal with just seconds remaining to send the Gamblers to victory in game one of a two-game set. They play Team USA again Saturday at 6 p.m.

The Green Bay Phoenix men fell behind 23-6 early and could never catch up with the Evansville Purple Aces in a 98-81 defeat Friday night.

The host Purple Aces shot nearly 60 percent from the field and 43 percent from behind the arc in the rout. The Phoenix could not compete with the Purple Aces' height either, getting outscored 52-30 in the paint. 

Anthony Roy had another strong outing with a game-high 31 points as he battled foul trouble for most of the night. Marcus Hall added 17 points and Jeremiah Johnson chipped in 11 points in the loss. The Purple Aces were led by Cameron Heffner's 27 points as four others reached double figures in scoring.

The Green Bay Gamblers have one last road trip against Team USA this weekend before a three-game homestand next week at the Resch Center.

A shootout win on Saturday salvaged last weekend's set in Fargo for the Green Bay Gamblers. In Friday's 3-2 loss, a first period goal by the Force proved to be the difference as both teams netted two goals in the second frame. Will Zellers and Vasily Zelenov scored the goals while Lukas Peterson registered two points on assists. In their 4-3 shootout win, the Gamblers saw their 3-1 third period lead vanish before Peterson provided the difference in the shootout. Aidan Park scored twice on either side of Peterson's tally to give the Gamblers the advantage in the second frame.

Team USA is going through its roughest portion of the season as they sit in last place in the conference with a 3-10-0 mark. 

The puck drops at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

The Green Bay Phoenix women used a 10-0 start to jump past the DePaul Blue Demons in a 70-57 win Thursday night.

The Blue Demons had their own run late in the frame and carried that momentum through the second quarter to only be down by four at the break. After the Blue Demons tied the game at 32, the Phoenix tallied 15 of the next 19 points to put the game out of reach for the remainder of the contest. Natalie McNeal led the Phoenix with 17 points, while Maddy Schreiber chipped in 14 points. Luxemburg-Casco alum Cassie Schiltz hit a milestone in the game, registering five rebounds to go along with her eight points to reach 500 boards for her career.

The Phoenix women will take the week off before they open the Discover Puerto Rico Tournament play against Virginia at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving. The weekend-long tournament will also feature games against Drake (10 a.m.) and Norfolk State (9 a.m.).

The Green Bay Phoenix men are looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season when they travel to Evansville Friday night.

In their last effort, Anthony Roy led the Phoenix with 34 points and added six boards in an 82-57 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.  Marcus Hall and Foster Wonders reached double figures for the Phoenix as they outscored the Cougars 47-28 in the second half.

The Purple Aces only have a win over Brescia to brag about this season. They lost 80-30 in their last game against Ohio State, which will host the Phoenix on Monday.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.

He only played for the Green Bay Packers for one season, but that is one season more than the other 24 semifinalsts for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction announced earlier this week. 

Jahri Evans is the only player with Packers ties named to the list of semifinalists according to the NFL. He played for the New Orleans Saints for 10 years before his cup of coffee with the Packers in 2017. This is his third time being a semifinalist. Luke Kuechly, Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Earl Thomas, Adam Vinatieri and Marshal Yanda were among the players to reach this stage in their first year of eligibility. The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 will be announced during Super Bowl Weekend in New Orleans before being enshrined in Canton in August. You can find the full list of semifinalists below:

• Eric Allen, CB -- 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25)
• Jared Allen, DE -- 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25)
• Willie Anderson, T -- 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2021-25)
• Anquan Boldin, WR -- 2003-09 Arizona Cardinals, 2010-12 Baltimore Ravens, 2013-15 San Francisco 49ers, 2016 Detroit Lions | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25)
• Jahri Evans, G -- 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2023-25
• Antonio Gates, TE -- 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2024-25)
• James Harrison, LB -- 2002-2012, 2014-17 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2013 Cincinnati Bengals, 2017 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 – 2023-25)
• Rodney Harrison, S -- 1994-2002 San Diego Chargers, 2003-08 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2021, 2023-25)
• Torry Holt, WR -- 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars | (Times as a Semifinalist: 11 – 2015-2025)
• Luke Kuechly, LB -- 2012-19 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Eli Manning, QB -- 2004-2019 New York Giants | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Robert Mathis, DE/LB -- 2003-2016 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25)
• Steve Smith Sr., WR -- 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25)
• Terrell Suggs, LB/DE -- 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Fred Taylor, RB -- 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 – 2020-25)
• Earl Thomas, DB -- 2010-18 Seattle Seahawks, 2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Adam Vinatieri, PK -- 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Hines Ward, WR -- 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 9 – 2017-2025)
• Ricky Watters, RB -- 1992-94 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-97 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998-2001 Seattle Seahawks | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 – 2020, 2022-25)
• Reggie Wayne, WR -- 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 – 2020-25)
• Richmond Webb, T -- 1990-2000 Miami Dolphins, 2001-02 Cincinnati Bengals | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)
• Vince Wilfork, DT -- 2004-2014 New England Patriots, 2015-16 Houston Texans | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 – 2022-25)
• Steve Wisniewski, G -- 1989-2001 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 – 2014, 2025)
• Darren Woodson, S -- 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys | (Times as a Semifinalist: 9 – 2015, 2017, 2019-2025)
• Marshal Yanda, G/T -- 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 – 2025)

The Green Bay Phoenix women's basketball team will try to make it three-straight on Thursday when they host the DePaul Blue Demons.

The Phoenix won their first two games of the season last week in nailbiting fashion. In Sunday's 66-63 win over the Fighting Eagles, the Phoenix women were able to grind out slim advantages in each of the final three quarters thanks to a balanced scoring attack and timely defense. Maddy Schreiber the Phoenix with 13 points, while Cassie Schiltz added another 12 points. Three players, Natalie McNeal, Jenna Guyer, and Bailey Butler, scored eight points apiece.

The Blue Demons have split their first four games as head coach Doug Bruno remains out of sight due to medical concerns. They are led by by Jorie Allen, who averaged 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game in a 1-1 week for the Blue Demons. She nearly had a double-double (16 points, eight rebounds) in their 75-60 win over local Chicago rival Loyola.

Tip off is set for 6 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers' farewell tour to President and CEO Mark Murphy will end next August when he is officially inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame.

Murphy has been impactful in his 17 years on the job for the Packers. The team has has made 12 playoff trips during his tenure, advancing to five NFC title games and winning Super Bowl XLV. He has also overseen more than $600 million in Lambeau Field improvements, the development of Titletown, and he will end his tenure with welcoming the 2025 Draft. According to Packers.com, Murphy is humbled by the honor, saying "To see the thousands of people who come out, it really gives you a sense of how special the support that we get from our fans. The connection that our fans have to the Packers is pretty unique and I think a lot of it goes back to our ownership structure." 

He will be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame on Thursday, August 28th. 

The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team will get their first taste of the Resch Center on Tuesday night when they play Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

The Phoenix dropped to 1-3 on the season on Saturday in its 79-65 loss to Providence. The Phoenix men tied things at 36 at the break and had a slim two-point lead late in the second half. A 12-0 Friars put them ahead 55-50 lead, and they never looked back. Marcus Hall led the way with 19 points, Anthony Roy added 17 points, and Jeremiah Johnson contributed another 10 points. Roy is currently in the top 10 in scoring in the NCAA. 

The Cougars are 3-2 entering the matchup, with both losses coming against nationally-ranked Indiana and Illinois. Brian Taylor II is coming off a 23-point performance in the Cougars' 76-58 win against Canisius.

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

It was a weekend of mixed results for the Green Bay Phoenix basketball teams as the men dropped a hard-fought game to Providence while the women snuck out of North Dakota with their second consecutive win.

In Saturday's 79-65 loss to the Friars, the Phoenix men had things tied at 36 at the break and had a slim two-point lead late in the second half. A 12-0 Friars put them ahead 55-50 lead, and they never looked back. Marcus Hall led the way with 19 points, while Anthony Roy added 17 points, and Jeremiah Johnson contributed another 10 points. They host Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Tuesday.

In Sunday's 66-63 win over the Fighting Eagles, the Phoenix women were able to grind out slim advantages in each of the final three quarters thanks to a balanced scoring attack and timely defense. Maddy Schreiber the Phoenix with 13 points, while Cassie Schiltz added another 12 points. Three players, Natalie McNeal, Jenna Guyer, and Bailey Butler, scored eight points apiece. They host DePaul on Thursday.

One point equals the length of Karl Brooks' outstretched fingers as the Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears on the lakefront Sunday afternoon 20-19.

The game started easy enough for the Packers as they scored on a 15-yard pass to Jayden Reed to make it 7-0. The Bears' defense would stiffen up for the rest of the half while their offense refused to get off the field. They kicked a field goal in the first quarter and a Jordan Love interception turned into a long touchdown drive to make it 10-7 Bears at halftime. After the Bears opened the third quarter with a field goal, Josh Jacobs was able to punch in a score from seven yards out to make it 14-13. It would be a short-lived advantage as De'Andre Swift was able to gallop into the endzone from 39 yards out to give the Bears a 19-14 after the failed two-point conversion. A long pass to Christian Watson set up the Packers' final touchdown as Love snuck in from the one-yard line to make it 20-19. That would set up the dramatics on the final drive of the day with Caleb Williams escaping a third straight sack to find Rome Odunze for a long completion. The Bears would drive into field goal range, but a premeditated field goal block play gave the Packers their 11th straight win over the Bears.

It was a game the Packers were lucky to win as the Bears held the ball for 13 more minutes, gained 30 more yards, and were 12-19 and third and fourth down conversion compared to just 1-6. However, it was the Packers that improved to 7-3 and return to Lambeau this Sunday to face the 49ers.

A shootout win on Saturday salvaged a weekend set in Fargo for the Green Bay Gamblers.

In Friday's 3-2 loss, a first period goal by the Force proved to be the difference as both teams netted two goals in the second frame. Will Zellers and Vasily Zelenov scored the goals while Lukas Peterson registered two points on assists. 

In their 4-3 shootout win, the Gamblers saw their 3-1 third period lead vanish before Peterson provided the difference in the shootout. Aidan Park scored twice on either side of Peterson's tally to give the Gamblers the advantage in the second frame.

The Gamblers head to Michigan this coming weekend to face Team USA.

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears renew acquaintances on the lakefront for a noon kickoff on Sunday.

The Packers needed the bye week to dry out after being washed away by the rain and a superior Detroit Lions team on Sunday, losing the game 24-14 at soggy Lambeau Field. With the score 10-3 and inside of a minute to go in the second quarter, the Packers' Jordan Love threw a back-breaking pick-six touchdown that gave the Lions a two-touchdown lead at the break. The Packers continued to pile up yards without results in the second half, with the Packers only able to trade a touchdown with a field goal to make it 24-6 Lions late. Emmanuel Wilson's two-yard touchdown in garbage time late made the game closer but still sent the Packers to 0-2 in the NFC North for the first time in nearly a decade.

The Bears have had their struggles as of late, chasing a three-game winning streak with a similar losing skid, including the last two games out of their bye week. The organization fired its offensive coordinator, Shane Waldron, to kick off their Packers prep week, elevating its passing game coordinator, Thomas Brown, to the post.

The Green Bay women's basketball team looks for their second win of the season on Sunday when they battle the North Dakota Fighting Hawks.

In their last game, the Phoenix women needed a 15-0 run late to knock down the UIC Flames 74-71. The team fell behind early for a third consecutive game, finding itself down 26-18 after the first quarter despite jumping out to an 8-0 lead at the opening whistle. The Phoenix chipped away at it during the second quarter before outscoring their hosts 22-12 in the final stanza. Maddy Schreiber led the way with 25 points, while Natalie McNeal (15 points) and Jenna Guyer (11 points) made big buckets and critical free throws late to preserve the victory. It was head coach Kayla Karius' first win at the helm of the Phoenix.

The Fighting Hawks are 2-0 on the year after their Monday matchup against Youngstown State was canceled. They beat Dickinson State and Eastern Illinois for their early-season victories.

The two teams meet in Grand Forks for a 2 p.m. tip.

The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team continues its road swing on Saturday when they face Providence.

In their last game,  the Phoenix men nearly led wire-to-wire in an 87-73 win over Western Illinois. An 8-0 run sparked the Phoenix's offense to build a lead of over 20 points before the Leathernecks could cut into the lead late. Thanks to eight made three-pointers, Anthony Roy led the Phoenix with 35 points. Jeremiah Johnson chipped in 15 points, and Foster Wonders scored 11 in the victory. It was head coach Doug Gottlieb's first official win as a Division 1 basketball coach.

The Friars of the Big East Conference have started their season 3-0, picking up victories over Central Connecticut, Stonehill, and Hampton. 

Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.

Competitors in the Run the Door Series are running out of time to climb up the standings with just two more races on the calendar.

Delafield's Steve Pentler won the inaugural Pen Park Trails Fest 30K earlier this month with De Pere's John Biese capturing the 14K event. You can find the results for that race here.

The series' last two races keep the holidays in mind with the One Barrel 2.62 Run acting as a chaser for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 30th. A week later, the Northern Door YMCA invites you to the Ugly Sweater Run.

Points updated on Nov. 3 are through the Pen Park Trails Fest 14K, 30K on Nov. 2. Email corrections to runthedoor@gmail.com.

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Heidi Bader, Sturgeon Bay

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Beth Barnstorff, Green Bay

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Ted Baszler, Milwaukee 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=10

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Shelley Bath, Sturgeon Bay 15-10-15-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=40

Emily Bilodeau, Sturgeon Bay 11-10-11-10-10-10-12-13-10-0-10-10-10=127

Joe Bilodeau, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-10-0-10-10-10-13-10-0-10-10-0=93

Jackie Birmingham, Sturgeon Bay

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Shauna Blackledge, Sturgeon Bay

Colton Blackley, Sturgeon Bay

Faith Blackley, Sturgeon Bay

Annie Bley (Kapolnek), Egg Harbor 10

Hanna Bordeau, Sturgeon Bay

Renee Borkovetz, Sevastopol 0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Scott Borkowetz, Sevastopol

Tiffany Born, Green Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=10

Cheryl Bournoville, Sturgeon Bay

Robert Brown, Kenosha

Karen Brunk, Mundelein, IL

Sam Brunk, Mundelein, IL

Carol Burlew, Sturgeon Bay

Liz Butler Gilbert, Sturgeon Bay

Cindy Carter, Appleton

Todd Charnetski, Green Bay 0-0-0-11-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=23

Laurel Ciohon, Ephraim

David Clowers, Sturgeon Bay 13-13-0-0-13-10-13-13-13-13-13-0-0=114

Michael Cosgrove, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=11

Dan Crooker, Baileys Harbor

Kate Crooker, Baileys Harbor

Jake Cummings, Sturgeon Bay

Lauren Daoust, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-14-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-12-0-0=26

Julie Davis, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-10-0-0-0-12-0-0-0-10-0=32

Eleanor Dean, Sturgeon Bay

Erika DeFere, Sevastopol 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=20

Bobby Deggendorf, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-10=30

Bob Desotelle, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Lu Ann Desotelle, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-10-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=21

Danielle DiCarlo, Green Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=10

Dawn DiCarlo, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=10

Stacia Dick-Schuster, Sturgeon Bay 10-0-10-10-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=40

Jeff Dickman, Grayslake, IL

Karen Dickman, Grayslake, IL

Mary Ellen Dreutzer, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-13-0-13-0-0-0-11-0-11-0-0=48

Krista Eliot, Baileys Harbor

Barbara Enigl, Brussels 11-0-0-0-0-10-13-13-10-10-10-0-0=77

Tahna Evers, Sturgeon Bay

Sverre Falck-Pedersen, Egg Harbor

Anne Farmer, Sturgeon Bay

David Farmer, Gardner/Brussels

Jerry Feldhausen, Green Bay

Ben Fitzgerald, Ephraim 0-0-0-13-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-10=34

Tracey Fitzgerald, Ephraim

Mary Franklin, Sturgeon Bay

David Furjanic, Orland Park, IL

Maureen Furjanic, Orland Park, IL

Leslie Gast, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=11

Janice Galt, Sturgeon Bay 10-10-0-0-10-10-11-0-12-12-10-0-0=85

Lynn Gilchrist, Sturgeon Bay 13-13-13-0-13-13-0-0-13-12-0-0-13=103

James Gothard Jr., Tampa, FL

John Glowicki, Oak Park, IL/Baileys Harbor

Julie Grant, Greendale 0-10-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=20

Heather Gronseth, Wrightstown

Sean Grorich, Sturgeon Bay

Janet Grota, Sturgeon Bay

Jennifer Grota, Sturgeon Bay

Gary Gruenisen, Egg Harbor 12-10-0-12-11-13-0-13-11-0-10-0-0=92

Kay Guberud, Sturgeon Bay

Christina Haberli, Sturgeon Bay 10-10-10-10-10-10-11-12-11-12-12-0-10=128

Anna-Helena Hamann, Manitowoc

Amy Hamann, Stevens Point

Mark Hamann, Manitowoc

Joe Hargis, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-12-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=22

Melody Hargis, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-12-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=22

Caitlyn Hasenjager, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Nate Hasenjager, Sturgeon Bay

Tanya Hasenjager, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-9-0=10

Adam Hauser, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=21

Ken Heinz, Egg Harbor

Linda Heyse, New Berlin

Tim Heyse, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=20

Kate Higginbotham, Sturgeon Bay

Lee Hildebrand, Mequon 0-13-0-0-0-0-0-12-0-0-10-0=35

Mark Hilsabeck, Sturgeon Bay

David Hoffman, Sturgeon Bay

Emily Hoffmann, Green Bay

Liz Hoffman, Sturgeon Bay

Jan Hucek, Sturgeon Bay

Pete Hurth, Sturgeon Bay

Matt Huston, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-10-11-0-0-0-10-0-10-10-0=61

Mary Jackson, Forestville

Amy Jacobs, Fish Creek 0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Michelle Jacobson, Algoma

Debbie Jacques, Appleton

Peter Jacques, Appleton

Courtney Janson, Egg Harbor

Amy Jeanquart, Forestville 19-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=19

Colt Jeanquart, Forestville 13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=13

Wyatt Jeanquart, Forestville 10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Kay Jensen, Sturgeon Bay 10-10-10-10-0-10-10-10-10-10-10-0=100

Joe Kash, Naperville, IL

Barb Keith, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Heather Khan, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=11

Deb Kiedrowski, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-11-0-13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=24

Morgan Kiedrowski, Sturgeon Bay

Jeremy Kimber, Sturgeon Bay

Kevin Kindt, Colgate

Lisa Kloskin, Shoreview, MN

Julie Knox, Baileys Harbor

Merritt Knox, Baileys Harbor

Brett Kosmider, Baileys Harbor

Alicia Krueger, Forestville 0-0-11-0-0-0-13-0-0-0-0-0=24

Becca Krueger, Forestville 0-0-10-0-13-0-13-0-10-0-0-10-0=56

Elizabeth Krueger, Forestville 0-0-10-0-10-0-13-0-10-0-0-0=43

Emily Krueger, Forestville 0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=11

Lois Kurschner, Sturgeon Bay

Kevin LaFountain Lipscom, Menomonee Falls

Amy Lautenbach, Sturgeon Bay

Jen LeCloux, Luxemburg 13-10-14-10-12-10-0-0-10-0?13-10-0=102

Kristin Leeming, Dyckesville

Kayla Lehman, Sturgeon Bay

Dale Logan, Sturgeon Bay

Ashley Maas, Sturgeon Bay

Dan Madigan, Green Bay 0-0-0-11-12-11-0-0-11-0-12-0-0=57

Hanna Mallien, Sturgeon Bay

Jodi Mallien, Sturgeon Bay

Scott Mallien, Green Bay 0-10-0-0-0-13-15-0-0-0-0-0-0=38

Mary Kate McCormack, Fish Creek 0-10-0-13-13-0-0-0-0-13-0-0-0=49

Smitty McGowan, Ephraim

Kelly Meyer, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Vicki Minten, Sturgeon Bay 13-0-13-10-12-0-0-0-10-10-11-0-0=79

Kari Mitchell, Brussels

Donna Mleziva, Casco 0-10-0-10-0-0-0-0-10-0-0-10-0=40

Bob Moellenberndt, Sturgeon Bay 10-10-10-10-0-0-0-12-10-0-10-0-0=72

Carol Moellenberndt, Sturgeon Bay 12-10-10-10-10-10-13-12-10-0-10-0-0=107

Jaclyn Moeri, Ephraim/Green Bay 0-10-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=21

Susan Morgan, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-10-10-12-11-0-13-10-0-12-0=88

Steve Muchoney, Aurora, IL

Annie Mudliger, Oak Creek

Carol Mulinix, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-13-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=33

Tom Mulinix, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-12-0-0=23

Deb Neuville, Sturgeon Bay

Andrew Nicoli, Grafton 0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Brady Nieman, Sturgeon Bay

David Nieman, Sturgeon Bay

Lynne O'Flynn, Sturgeon Bay 13-10-10-0-0-0-11-0-10-10-11-0-10=85

Karon Ohm, Fish Creek 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Angela Olsen-Luberger, Sturgeon Bay

Doug Otopalik, Sturgeon Bay

Suzanne Osorio, River Forest, IL

Nancy Pagel, Grafton

Cathi Parks, Oak Brook, IL 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-11-12-0-0-12=35

Greg Peters, Green Bay

Karen Peterson, Egg Harbor

Haley Petrina, Sturgeon Bay

Leanne Pinkert, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-11=11

Patti Pollina, Mt. Prospect, IL 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0-0=20

Leslie Potter, Greendale 0-10-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0-10=41

Josh Puetz, Sturgeon Bay

Lori Putzer (Leist), Sturgeon Bay

Lindsey Rainey, Chicago, IL

Selena Reyes, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-13-0-13-0-0-10-12-10-0=68

Susan Reynolds-Smith, Ephraim 0-11-0-13-0-0-0-0-13-0-0-0=37

Bob Richards, Sturgeon Bay/Villa Park, IL 13-13-0-13-0-0-13-!0-13-13-10-0-0=88

Allison Ripp, Waukesha

Carle Rollins, Evanston, IL 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-11-0-0-0=21

Nancy Rollins, Evanston, IL 0-13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-13-0-0-0=26

Kathryn Rogalski, Egg Harbor 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=10

Brittany Roob, Brookfield 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Bob Ross, Brussels

Heidi Ross, Sturgeon Bay

Michael Ross, Sturgeon Bay

Katie Ruenger, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10=10

Morgan Rusnak, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-12-10-10-0-0-0-0-0-10-10-10=72

Pat Saladin, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=10

Renee Sauer, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0-0=10

J. Schaefer, Madison

Mary Schaefer, Madison

Lee Ann Schlimm, Greenville 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=10

Gretchen Schmelzer, Sturgeon Bay 12-11-10-10-10-0-0-0-0-12-10-0-10=85

Greg Schneider, Madison 0-10-0-10-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=30

Rodee Schneider, Madison 0-12-0-16-0-13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=41

Tom Schneider, Kewaunee 11-10-13-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=34

Tamara Schoof, Colgate

John Schopf Jr., Green Bay 0-10-0-0-10-0-12-0-10-0-10-0-0=52

John Schopf Sr., Sturgeon Bay 13-10-0-10-10-10-13-0-10-0-0-0=76

Brandi Schroeder, Monticello

Skya Scrimgeour, Sturgeon Bay 16-12-0-0-16-0-15-0-0-0-0-0-0=59

Dawn Shefchik, Brussels 0-0-0-12-0-0-13-0-0-12-10-0=47

Mike Sherwood, Oak Creek

Dave Smith, Baileys Harbor 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-11=21

Kirsten Smith, Sturgeon Bay

Stephanie Smith, Chicago, IL

Bonnie Spielman, Fish Creek

Darcy Strasman, Sturgeon Bay

Mark Stencel, Appleton/Northbrook, IL 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Jed Stone, Highland Park, IL

Megan Stoneman, Madison 0-0-0-0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Carol Tadych, Sturgeon Bay

Markus Tassoul, Sturgeon Bay

Jeffery Theys, Germantown 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-12-0-0=12

Nicole Theys, Germantown 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-10-0=10

Katie Thomas, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=10

Lauren Thomas, Appleton

Seth Thomas, Sturgeon Bay

Scott Thompson, Green Bay

Deva Thyme, Sturgeon Bay 0-10-0-0-12-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=22

Jen Trustem, Neenah

Barbara Tuttle, Green Bay

Marc Vandenhouten, Brussels 26-10-14-10-12-10-15-0-0-0-0-0-0=97

Devin Vandertie, Maplewood

Logan Vandertie, Sturgeon Bay

Lewis Vandover, Kirkwood, MO

Sherry VanSkyhawk, Sturgeon Bay

Denise Victorin, Aurora, IL

Barbara Wagner, Sturgeon Bay

Mike Weber, Egg Harbor

Cheryl Wederquist, Sturgeon Bay 0-0-0-0-13-0-0-0-0-0-11-0-0=24

Deb Whitelaw-Gorski, Sturgeon Bay

Tabitha Will, Sturgeon Bay

Christy Wisniewski, Baileys Harbor 0-0-13-0-0-11-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=24

Thomas Witek, Green Bay

Jon Wolfe, Sturgeon Bay

Rena Zaid, Highland Park, IL

Amber Zetwick, New Berlin

Beth Ziolkowski, Sturgeon Bay 10-0-11-10-10-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0=41

Tom Zwicky, Egg Harbor

The Green Bay Gamblers' seven-game road trip continues with games against the Fargo Force on Friday and Saturday.

In their last game, the Gamblers scored a goal on Saturday, with Will Zellers lighting the lamp in periods one and two. Vasily Zelenov scored his goal in the third period to lead the team to a 3-2 victory over Dubuque. The Fighting Saints made a charge late with two goals with 45 seconds of each with less than four minutes to go. Gavin Moffatt withstood the man advantage in the final minutes, securing the win with 21 saves on 23 shots faced. The win was the Gamblers' third straight. The team's success led to Lukas Peterson earning defenseman of the week honors, and Moffatt captured goalie of the week honors for the second time this season. 

The Force have split their four games this season, including a 1-1 record against the Lincoln Stars last weekend. They currently sit in third place in the Western Conference with 19 points, three points behind first-place Lincoln and Waterloo.

Friday's game will start at 7:05 p.m., while Saturday's puck drop will be one hour earlier, at 6:05 p.m.

Both Green Bay Phoenix basketball teams picked up their first wins of the season on Wednesday night in Illinois.

In Macomb, Ill., the Phoenix men nearly led wire-to-wire in an 87-73 win over Western Illinois. An 8-0 run sparked the Phoenix's offense to build a lead of over 20 points before the Leathernecks could cut into the lead late. Thanks to eight made three-pointers, Anthony Roy led the Phoenix with 35 points. Jeremiah Johnson chipped in 15 points, and Foster Wonders scored 11 in the victory. It was head coach Doug Gottlieb's first official win as a Division 1 basketball coach.

In Chicago, the Phoenix women needed a 15-0 run late to knock down the UIC Flames 74-71. The team fell behind early for a third consecutive game, finding itself down 26-18 after the first quarter despite jumping out to an 8-0 lead at the opening whistle. The Phoenix chipped away at it during the second quarter before outscoring their hosts 22-12 in the final stanza. Maddy Schreiber led the way with 25 points, while Natalie McNeal (15 points) and Jenna Guyer (11 points) made big buckets and critical free throws late to preserve the victory.

The Phoenix men will travel to Providence for a 4 p.m. matchup on Saturday, while the women play at North Dakota at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

The bye week may have done the Green Bay Packers good in terms of getting the team healthy ahead of Sunday's clash with the Chicago Bears.

Only DE Colby Wooden did not practice on Wednesday, according to Packers.com. Jaire Alexander, Kenny Clark, Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, Josh Myers, and Evan Williams were all limited participants, while Jordan Love and Kingsley Enagbare were designated as full participants. Lloyd is still within his 21-day window of being activated from the injured reserve list.

The Bears have nine players on their injury list, five of which did not practice on Wednesday.

The Bears and Packers play at noon on Sunday on the lakefront.

The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association announced its 2024 All-Region Teams on Tuesday, and five area players received recognition.

Locally, Southern Door Eagles’ quarterback Drew Daoust, wide receiver Lauden Berg, defensive lineman Cruz Calvillo and linebacker Landon Vandertie made the list.  Kewaunee Storm's offensive lineman Mitchell Boeder and Algoma Wolves' defensive back Parker Lischka were also named All-Region. 

The reigning Indoor Football League Defensive Player of the Year is taking his skills outside next year.

The 2024 IFL Defensive Player of the Year and Green Bay Blizzard defensive back Ravarius Rivers is joining the United Football League as a member of the Memphis Showboats. According to the IFL, he finished the season tied for the league lead in interceptions, Rivers hauled in eight interceptions through 15 games, returning them for the third-most yards (49) in the IFL. Rivers ranked fourth in the league in tackles (91.5), adding three tackles for loss to this stat line. As a member of one of the league's top defenses, Rivers was responsible for ten pass breakups and two blocked kicks this season, making him a defensive force all year. 

A slice of Wisconsin will be included in the 2024 Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game this Saturday in Mesa, Ariz.

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers RHP Ryan Birchard will represent his Fall League team, the Peoria Javelinas, in the Arizona Fall League showcase event. He is among two Milwaukee Brewers prospects slated to play in the game. Second basement Juan Baez, ranked 27th in the Milwaukee pipeline and could play for the Timber Rattlers next season, is also on the National League roster. 

The 18th annual Fall Stars Game is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday.

The Green Bay Gamblers will enter this weekend's series against Fargo on a three-game winning streak after beating Dubuque on Saturday 3-2.

The Gamblers scored a goal a period on Saturday with Will Zellers lighting the lamp in periods one and two and Vasily Zelenov scoring his goal in the third period. The Fighting Saints made a charge late with two goals with 45 seconds of each with less than four minutes to go. Gavin Moffatt withstood the man advantage in the final minutes, securing the win with 21 saves on 23 shots faced.

The Green Bay women's basketball team could not recover from a rough second quarter in its 71-56 loss to Northern Iowa on Saturday.

The Phoenix played the Panthers nearly even in the other three quarters, but they were outscored 29-13 in the second quarter to set the stage for their second straight defeat to start the young season.

Three players scored in double figures for the Phoenix, led by Natalie McNeal, who scored 13 points. Callie Genke added 12 points, while Jasmine Kondrakiewicz contributed 10 points in the loss.

The Green Bay Gamblers and Dubuque Fighting Saints traded goals on Friday night with the Gamblers getting the last laugh in a 2-1 win.

 Aidan Park and Geno Carcone helped Vasily Zelenov score his third goal of the season early in the first period. After the Fighting Saints tied it in the second period, Lukas Peterson tallied the game winner four minutes into the final frame. Gavin Moffatt earned the win, stopping 29 of the 30 shots he faced.

The two teams share the ice again Saturday night at 7:05 p.m.

A 17-6 run late in the second half was not enough to dig out of an earlier-made hole as the Green Bay Phoenix men lost to St. Thomas 90-76. 

The two teams traded baskets early before the Tommies went on an 11-2 run near the first half's midway point that set them up for the easy win the rest of the way. The Tommies extended their lead to as much as 20 points before the Phoenix were able to cut the lead to single digits. The Phoenix would get no closer than nine points as the Tommies were able to respond. Anthony Roy and Marcus Hall once again led the Phoenix in scoring, registering 24 and 17 points respectively. C.J. O'Hara scored 10 points and Preston Ruedinger added nine points in the loss. The Tommies had four players score at least 14 points, including 23 points from Miles Barnstable.

The Phoenix men will have to wait until their trip to Macomb, Ill. to get into the win column when they travel to face Western Illinois on Wednesday.

The Phoenix women are set to host Northern Iowa for their season opener at the Kress Center. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m.

The locals will get their first look at the Green Bay Phoenix in the regular season on Friday when they host St. Thomas at the Kress Events Center.

The Phoenix men were within one of the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the break, but they outscored 50-38 in the second half and lost 89-76. The Phoenix kept pace thanks to 14 three-pointers but were outrebounded 43-25 and posted 19 turnovers in the loss. Anthony Roy followed up his strong exhibition performance with 27 points, while Marcus Hall posted 21 points. The Tommies won their opener on Monday, blowing past North Central University 96-71 thanks to six players hitting double figures, including 16 points from Miles Barnstable. 

Tip off is at 6 p.m.

The Phoenix men are not the only team opening their home season at the Kress Events Center this weekend. The Phoenix women are in action on Saturday with a 1 p.m. matinee against Northern Iowa. In Monday's season opener, the Phoenix women were outscored 28-7 in the first quarter and only just five points in the second quarter en route to a 92-45 loss to 13th-ranked Kansas State on the road. Natalie McNeal was the lone Phoenix player to register double-figures in the loss, scoring 14 points. Callie Genke added eight points, while Maddy Schreiber and Jenna Guyer each scored seven.

The Green Bay Rockers have named Northern Iowa Area Community College Josh Merrill as its manager for the 2025 season. 

Merrill has managed NIACC since 2022 and replaces Chris Krepline, who was hired as the Director of Pitching Development at the University of Cincinnati after three seasons with the Rockers. According to the Rockers release, Merrill is no stranger to the summer collegiate baseball scene and the Northwoods League. He joins the Rockers after spending last summer leading the Johnstown Mill Rats in the Prospect League, where his team achieved a Northeast Division playoff appearance in his first year at the helm. Merrill has previous Northwoods League experience as a player pitching for the rival Wausau Woodchucks during the 2012 season.

“My family and I are very excited to represent the Rockers this summer,” said Merrill. “I am very appreciative of Mark, Brian, and John for believing in me to come in and build upon success that has occurred in previous summers. We are working on bringing in a talented roster that is going to represent the Greater Green Bay area well every night.”

The Green Bay Gamblers continue their seven-game stint on the road Friday night when they open their weekend set against the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

The Gamblers split their matchups last weekend against the Chicago Steel with the road team winning both games. In their win last Saturday, Will Zellers delivered the game-winner halfway through the extra period for his second goal of the weekend. Goalie Dylan Johnson made 21 saves on 24 shots faced.

The Fighting Saints are doubling up the Gamblers in the points column as they boast the conference's best record at 11-3-0-0 (22 points) compared to the Gamblers' 5-6-1-0 record (11 points). 

Puck drop for both games in Dubuque is 7:05 p.m. 

Cooper Pratt has a Gold Glove.  The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers shortstop made the shortlist of the best defenders in Minor League Baseball as the Gold Glove winner at his position. 

In 22 regular season games with the Rattlers, Pratt committed just one error.  He played 65 regular season games with the Carolina Mudcats, the Carolina League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, before joining Wisconsin.  He posted a .976 fielding percentage and was part of 51 double plays in 2024’s regular season.

Pratt’s signature defensive play with the Timber Rattlers occurred in Game One of the West Division Finals at Quad Cities.  Wisconsin was clinging to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning and the River Bandits had the tying run at third with one out.  Pratt, who was playing on the infield grass, speared a hard Omar Hernandez line drive with a dive to his left for the second out of the inning to maintain the lead.  The final out of the game was recorded with a strikeout moments later to give Wisconsin their first playoff victory since 2012.

Awards are nothing new to Pratt in 2024.  The #2 prospect in the Brewers organization was a Carolina League Post-Season All-Star and a co-winner of the Milwaukee Brewers Robin Yount Performance Award for the organization’s Minor League Player of the Year.  Pratt also represented the Brewers at the 2024 MLB Futures Game.

The Timber Rattlers were already honoring Pratt with a bobblehead for the 2025 season.  The Yooper Pratt bobblehead presented by Auto-Owners Insurance and Alliance Insurance Centers LLC is part of the team’s 2025 Bobblehead Ticket Package.  This bobblehead is also a giveaway as part of Yooper Day on Sunday, May 18 at 1:10 pm.

The 2025 season will begin on Friday, April 4, at Neuroscience Group Field against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. The first pitch is set for 6:40 p.m.

You could join over 20 fans and dozens of former players as a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

The organization asks fans to nominate themselves, friends, and relatives until November 30th to be inducted into the Packers Fan Hall of Fame. The nomination should include an essay of 500 words or less describing the merits of the nominee and a picture. The ten finalists who best represent the spirit of the Packers will be chosen in December by the Packers Fan Hall of Fame selection committee before the final voting takes place in January.

The Packers Fan Hall of Fame was established in 1998.

The Green Bay Blizzard continues to put pieces in place for the 2025 football season.

The team has signed two players in the past week, which coincided with the 2025 season announcement. The Blizzard will open their season on March 21st at the Quad Cities Steamwheelers before hosting their home opener two weeks later on April 6th against the Arizona Rattlers.

You can see the team's two signings below:

The Green Bay Phoenix basketball teams were greeted by bigger, stronger, and faster Big 12 teams with humbling losses in their season openers on Monday.

The Phoenix women were outscored 28-7 in the first quarter and only just five points in the second quarter en route to a 92-45 loss to 13th-ranked Kansas State on the road. Natalie McNeal was the lone Phoenix player to register double-figures in the loss, scoring 14 points. Callie Genke added eight points, while Maddy Schreiber and Jenna Guyer each scored seven.

The Phoenix men were within one at the break, but they outscored 50-38 in the second half and lost 89-76. The Phoenix kept pace thanks to 14 three-pointers but were outrebounded 43-25 and posted 19 turnovers in the loss. Anthony Roy followed up his strong exhibition performance with 27 points, while Marcus Hall posted 21 points.

Both teams will be home this weekend with the Phoenix men playing Friday night against St. Thomas and the women battling Northern Iowa Saturday afternoon.

The Green Bay Packers could have new players by the time they hit the practice field on November 11th.

The NFL trade deadline is 3 p.m. on Tuesday with needs in the secondary and defensive line among the team's most pressing needs. According to the SB Nation blog Acme Packing Company, Tuesday expects to be a quiet day for the Green and Gold. The Packers are not connected to any trades while NFL insiders say that OT Andre Dillard (Ian Rapoport) and DE Preston Smith (Ian Rapoport and Dianna Russini) are rumored to be on the block. 

With just the Luxemburg-Casco volleyball team and the Door County United swim team the only squad still alive in the fall season, hundreds of winter sports athletes in Door and Kewaunee counties are patiently waiting for the next season to start.

Below are the key dates to keep in mind with many winter sports kicking into gear next week:

BOYS BASKETBALL

Earliest Practice:  November 18

Earliest Game:  November 26

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Earliest Practice:  November 11

Earliest Game:  November 19

BOYS SWIMMING

Earliest Practice:  November 18

Earliest Meet:  November 26

WRESTLING

Earliest Practice:  November 18, 2024
Earliest Meet:  November 29, 2024

The Green Bay Phoenix basketball teams will both open against Big 12 teams on the road on Monday to kick off their regular seasons under new leadership.

Doug Gottlieb will make his coaching debut against his alma mater when the Phoenix men battle Oklahoma State in Stillwater at 8 p.m. The Phoenix men won their lone exhibition game on Thursday, Oct. 24 against St. Norbert 102-73 behind a 40-plus performance from former NAIA All-American Anthony Roy. Even though much of the roster was overhauled from last year following former head coach Sunny Wicks' departure, the Phoenix do return Foster Wonders, Preston Ruedinger, and Marcus Hall.

Kayla Karius will coach her first game as the leader of the Phoenix women's program when they play in Manhattan, Kan. against Kansas State. The Wildcats are ranked #13  in the country after making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament a season ago. The Phoenix women bring back a veteran group that broke their NCAA drought last year. The two teams tip off at 11 a.m.

The Green Bay Packers saw their winning streak get washed away by the rain and a superior Detroit Lions team on Sunday, losing the game 24-14 at soggy Lambeau Field.

The Packers held a 3-0 lead after the first quarter, but the Lions took the lead right back for good at the very beginning of the second quarter on a short touchdown pass to Amon St. Brown to make it 7-3. With the score 10-3 and inside of a minute to go in the second quarter, the Packers' Jordan Love threw a back-breaking pick-six touchdown that gave the Lions a two-touchdown lead at the break.

The Packers continued to pile up yards without results in the second half, with the Packers only able to trade a touchdown with a field goal to make it 24-6 Lions late. Emmanuel Wilson's two-yard touchdown in garbage time late made the game closer, but still sent the Packers to 0-2 in the NFC North for the first time in nearly a decade.

The Packers are out of action until November 16th, when they travel to the lakefront to battle the Chicago Bears. 

The Green Bay Gamblers split their matchups this weekend against the Chicago Steel, and the road team won both games.

In Friday's game in Green Bay, a three-goal outburst in the second period helped the Steel get past the Gamblers 6-2. Will Zellers scored in the first period and Aidan Park registered his goal in the third period for the Gamblers. Gavin Moffatt stopped 19 of the 24 shots he faced as he was hassled by the Steel's Aidan Dyer, who scored one goal and helped on two others.

The Gamblers won in Geneva, Ill., on Saturday, 4-3 in overtime. After Niles Benson got the Gamblers on the scoreboard in the opening frame, the Gamblers and Steel combined for five goals in the final stanza, including goals from the Gamblers' Vasily Zelenov and Anthony Cardilli. Zellers delivered the game-winner halfway through the extra period to give the Gamblers the win. Goalie Dylan Johnson made 21 saves on 24 shots faced.

The Green Bay Packers look to avoid dropping to 0-2 in the NFC North on Sunday when they welcome the Detroit Lions to Lambeau Field.

Two of the biggest acquisitions of the season were not on the roster to begin training camp but loomed large in the Green Bay Packers' 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road last Sunday. After Jordan Love exited the game with an injured groin, Malik Willis entered the game and engineered two touchdown drives to help the Packers retake the lead. The Jaguars answered accordingly and tied the game late before Brandon McManus registered his second walk-off, game-winning field goal to lead the Packers to the win. Jacobs ended his day with 127 yards on 25 carries, including a 38-yard score to put the Packers up 20-17 after the Jaguars took the lead.

The Lions took advantage of short fields against the Tennessee Titans in a 52-10 victory last Sunday. Jared Goff only threw for 85 yards on 12 completions, but three of those went for touchdowns while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 127 yards and a score.

Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m.

Lace up, Green Bay! EPIC Event Center is teaming up with Race Day Events to bring an electrifying new running festival to the community on May 18, 2025. The first-ever EPIC Marathon & Running Festival promises a perfect mix of heart-pumping races and live entertainment, all in the scenic surroundings of Green Bay.

This festival will feature a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, half marathon relay, 5K, and even a kids’ run, offering something for everyone from serious runners to families looking for an active day out. EPIC Event Center, well-loved in Green Bay for its concerts and live events, will inject a fresh energy into the running scene with a high-spirited atmosphere for packet pickup and the post-race celebration. Meanwhile, Race Day Events, a leader in Wisconsin endurance event management, will bring their expert touch to every logistical detail. The combination of EPIC’s signature flair and Race Day’s seasoned race management ensures that this event will be nothing short of spectacular.

"We're thrilled to introduce EPIC Marathon & Running Festival to runners near and far,” said Mark Skogen, Owner of EPIC Event Center. "We're putting our own unique spin on this event—not only to create an exciting race day experience, but to give something special back to our community."

Ryan Griessmeyer, President of Race Day Events, echoed the enthusiasm: "The team at Race Day Events is thrilled to bring a brand-new marathon and running festival to the Green Bay area this May. We believe in the importance of keeping a vibrant, community-centered event like this in the region, and we’re excited to partner with EPIC to create an unforgettable experience for runners and spectators alike. We look forward to building a new tradition that celebrates fitness, community, and the energy of the Green Bay area.”

So, whether you're running, walking, or cheering, mark your calendar for May 18, 2025, and join us in making history at the new EPIC Marathon & Running Festival!

For more information on race routes, registration, and event details, stay tuned—big things are on the way!