Eric Boynton
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Locker Room: Packers fall in season opener, move on to Detroit
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – The Packers dropped their season opener against New Orleans, and now shift their attention to the home opener against Detroit. Local 5 Sports Director Burke Griffin and former Packers safety Jarrett Bush look back at the loss, and preview this week’s game on Locker Room. Jarrett Bush talks about his […] → Read More
Wisconsin Herd announce 2021-22 schedule
Oshkosh, Wis. (WFRV) – After more than a year away from the court, it’s almost time for the return of Wisconsin Herd basketball. The Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate announced their 50 game schedule on Tuesday with the season opener set November 8th at Oshkosh Arena. This year will be a little different with the […] → Read More
De Pere football cleans up on the field and in the stands
De Pere, Wis. (WFRV) – The De Pere Redbirds picked up their second win of the season both on the field and in the stands last Friday night. Following their win over Green Bay Southwest some of the Redbirds players noticed glow sticks left in the stands. Instead of leaving it to be picked up […] → Read More
Packers name seven captains for 2021 season
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – The Packers have announced their seven captains for the 2021 season. Earlier in the day head coach Matt LaFleur said 27 different players received votes to be a captain. Another ten players received ten votes or more. A while later the team tweeted out the seven players that received the […] → Read More
Locker Room: Packers open season against New Orleans
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – It’s a new season, and Locker Room is back with Burke Griffin and Harry Sydney to break down all the Packers action in 2021. Starting with looking back at the drama filled offseason, training camp, and COVID-19 protocols ahead of this week’s opener against the Saints. Burke and Harry highlight […] → Read More
Rodgers didn’t want to “slam” Packers organization
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – As the first week of regular season is upon us, and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers provided more clarity on the drama that engulfed the Packers offseason. During his weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers was asked why he didn’t come out publicly during the offseason. Instead choosing to […] → Read More
“Fairly healthy” Packers back to work with season opener approaching
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – After a rare weekend off, the Packers got back to work on Labor Day as they began preparing for this week’s season opener against New Orleans. Green Bay is healthy for the most part as they open week one. Both pass rusher Za’Darius Smith and defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster were […] → Read More
Brewers top pick Frelick makes Timber Rattlers debut
Grand Chute, Wis. (WFRV) – It’s been quite a ride for Sal Frelick over the last six weeks. Picked 15th overall by the Brewers in July’s first year player draft, and now a second promotion in Milwaukee’s farm system. The latest sending Frelick from low-A Carolina to the Brewers high-A affiliate, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. […] → Read More
Brewers’ 2021 first round pick promoted to Timber Rattlers roster
Grand Chute, Wis. (WFRV) – The minor league season is quickly winding down, and one of the Brewers newest big name prospects will wrap up 2021 with the Timber Rattlers. The Brewers have promoted 2021 first round pick Sal Frelick to the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. It’s Frelick’s third minor league team since being picked […] → Read More
Badgers freshman Braelon Allen signs first deal as brand ambassador
(WFRV) – Wisconsin Badgers freshman Braelon Allen signed an endorsement deal with Oconomowoc based Iron Joc Performance Gear, the company announced on Monday. The former Fond du Lac star is joined the Badgers this summer as an incoming freshman, and has seen time working with the running backs in fall camp. He’s also made a […] → Read More
Sports Xtra: St. Norbert’s Dan McCarty talks camp and season opener
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – The St. Norbert Green Knights hit the field this week for their first game since 2019 as they host Loras College. Head coach Dan McCarty stops by to talk about fall camp, a new conference, and getting ready for that first game. SNC has a large incoming freshman group, and […] → Read More
Hard choices face Packers at wide receiver
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – Entering training camp the Packers had plenty of options at wide receiver. While some of tough decisions were made by injuries, a pair of second year wide receivers made those choices harder throughout the preseason. Reggie Begelton and Malik Taylor were always going to be part of that group fighting […] → Read More
High School Sports Xtra: Brillion and Reedsville cruise to wins, Team of the Week
(WFRV) – Both Reedsville and Brillion cruised to home victories on Friday night ahead of the storms. Brennen Dvorachek and Cole Ebert led the way for Reedsville as the Panthers offense rolled to a 40 point victory. The reigning Big East champions improved to 2-0 on the season with their second straight lopsided win. Brillion […] → Read More
Packers place WR Devin Funchess on Injured Reserve amid roster moves
(WFRV) – The Packers made a pair of roster moves involving the receiving corps on Wednesday afternoon by placing Devin Funchess on injured reserve, and releasing Chris Blair. Funchess opted out of last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and returned to the field during the offseason program. The veteran wide receiver had a strong […] → Read More
King focused on helping Packers get over the hump and to Super Bowl
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – It was an easy decision for Kevin King to return to Green Bay in free agency. “I really didn’t want to be nowhere else. I feel like we’ve got allt he pieces here, you know, I feel like we have the pieces to get over the that hump. We’ve been […] → Read More
Pressure is on final week ahead of Packers final roster cuts
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – The number of opportunities to impress the coaches and front office are limited. Especially this week with roster cuts quickly approaching. All NFL teams must cut their roster down to 80 players by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, but the final deadline is just over a week away. Players hoping to […] → Read More
Report: Packers deal CB Hollman to Texans, release TE Crawford
Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – The Packers made even more moves ahead of Tuesday’s 80-man roster deadline. This time trading cornerback Ka’Dar Hollman to the Texans, according to multiple reports. Green Bay will receive a seventh round pick from the Texans (via Chicago) in the deal according to ESPN’s Field Yates. Hollman was picked by […] → Read More
Blizzard Report: Green Bay falls in season finale against Sioux Falls
Green Bay, Wis. -(WFRV) – Green Bay’s season came to an end with a road loss to Sioux Falls on Saturday night. Head coach Corey Roberson breaks down the game, and looks back at the 2021 season in this week’s Blizzard Report. Not much went right from the start for Green Bay against the Storm […] → Read More
High School Sports Xtra: Luxemburg-Casco & Freedom roll, Team of the Week
(WFRV) – The Luxemburg-Casco Spartans and Freedom Irish cruised to opening wins on Friday night. Plus our first Team of the Week from the high school football season. Spartans senior running back Isaac VandenBush had a big night against Xavier with five touchdowns in Lux-Casco’s 42-14 victory. Luxemburg-Casco was named the High School Sports Xtra […] → Read More
Menesha ready for new season with same high expectations
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Menasha Blue Jays are ready to hit the field once again. There will be plenty of changes this year as football gets back to normal in the fall, but the expectations and goals remain the same. One of the biggest changes this year for Menasha is a new conference. Making […] → Read More