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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 15, 2012
In a truly unprecedented move, John Axford left a note last weekend for media after blowing his first save after converting 49 straight. His wife Nicole was experiencing contractions (she is not due until June 28th) and Axford had to rush to the hospital.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 14, 2012
The Associated Press is reporting this morning that Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo's 100 game suspension has been dropped by Major League Baseball. Alfonzo, who became the first player suspended twice under the MLB testing program, appealed his suspension and won because of the same procedural issues that came up in the Ryan Braun case.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 11, 2012
The past few months have sparked a number of conversations on the dangers of concussions and their long term effects. Today, the New York Times running a story that suggests girls are more susceptible to head trauma with more severe after effects.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 4, 2012
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for a good ad campaign (see Nike) or sentimental musical montage. But I strongly believe anyone who watches this video put together by the Canadian Paralympic committee will get goose bumps.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 3, 2012
The shocking death of former NFL linebacker Junior Seau is once again brining to light the topics of concussions and their relation to brain trauma and the dark battle of depression.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED May. 1, 2012
We may not embrace soccer in the United States, but moms and dad's with athletic kids may want to think again. ESPN coming out today with a report listing which teams on average pay the most money to their athletes. Seven of the top ten are European soccer teams. A player on Barcelona makes an average of $166, 934 per week. The first US team on the list? The Los Angeles Lakers are fourth, followed by the Yankees who are fifth. The only other US sporting team in the top 10 are the Philadelphia Phillies coming in ninth. How about local teams? The results may surprise you. The Bucks show up first. They are 32nd in the world with an average salary of nearly 4.3 million dollars a year. Next are the Brewers who are 54th with an average salary of about 3.75 million a year--they did make the biggest jump by a local team up 19 spots from last year. The Packers don't check in until number 117. If you play in 'Titletown' you average about 2.3 million dollars a year. The NFL may be the most profitable league, but on average they pay their players the least. The first NFL team to even show up on the list are the Pittsburgh Steelers at number 75. Figures are based on the 2011-2012 seasons.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 30, 2012
"Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got." --Janis Joplin Regardless of the year, it is not easy being a woman in the professional world. Since many of us (women and men) were young, the messages have been mixed. As a young girl I was lead to believe I could be anything I chose, with no limits due to my gender. However, every magazine and media outlet stressed the importance of "looking great at any age", "finding the perfect man" and "showcasing your feminine side" I have long felt it is OK to do the latter and in many cases is a detriment to female professionals who try too hard to get an invite to the 'old boys club'. While speaking at a leadership luncheon out east, I was once chastised for saying I throw like a girl. In the moment, I felt ashamed for admitting my female "flaws". But the more I thought about this cliche that insinuates femininity, the more I embraced the notion. I am a girl, why wouldn't I throw, speak and act like one? Since when was being a woman a hindrance to adequately doing my job, or any job? I'll tell you when. It becomes a problem when as a woman you not only belittle your profession, but insult your gender by acting as if our only contribution to society is to giggle, wear revealing clothing or make men fall in love with us. It becomes a problem when a woman who is in the public eye, openly throws herself at a man all in hopes of getting ratings, clicks and attention. Over the weekend a video emerged of a story which aired on KSDK-St. Louis featuring reporter Julie Tristan (host of the program 'Show Me St. Louis') and Cardinals third baseman and reigning World Series MVP David Freese. The two (and one of Tristan's friends/co-workers) head to an amusement park near St. Louis to ride the "Mr. Freeze" rollercoaster. Obviously, this isn't hard hitting news, just a fluffy piece for a local, fluffy morning show. Normally we'd all roll our eyes at the sad direction of "news gathering" and move on. Except thanks to Tristan's need to make herself the story and try and get a date in the process, this debacle lives on. Tristan spent more than three minutes flirting with Freese, rarely mentioning the roller coaster ride. I get, "Show Me St. Louis" isn't 60 Minutes. Julie Tristan isn't the next Diane Sawyer or even an aspiring investigative reporter, but that doesn't make her display acceptable. If this were my sister, niece, or future daughter, I would be mortified. I would wonder what sort of message I sent which made her feel that throwing herself all over a professional athlete is a good representation of her intelligence and self worth. Then again, why am I so surprised? We live in a society which lives on a steady diet of reality television, instant celebrity and social media. Credibility and modesty have taken a backseat to popularity by way of outrageousness. Julie Tristan has ever right to act however should would like on camera, but it doesn't mean I have to like or support her actions. I find the story she did embarrassing not only to my gender, but to my profession by further pushing a stereotype which should have died long ago. Sadly, we just keep resurrecting Barbie. A woman who badly needed Ken and won him over with her looks because she never really had much to say.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 25, 2012
The Green Bay Packers recently sent out a press release officially announcing they are parting ways with safety Nick Collins.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 24, 2012
The Brewers released the team's second television ad today featuring Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Once again, the Crew's ad department hits a home run. (Pun intended.)
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 11, 2012
It is hard to argue the Madden curse. Time and time again, NFL players grace the cover after a great season and end up having a terrible one or getting hurt during their "cover year".
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 10, 2012
I realize many of our listeners/readers are savvy sports fans who know every position and play in all four major sports. I also understand that many sports fans are of the casual variety and some of the lingo and rules can be confusing.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 10, 2012
Considering every member of the Brewers bullpen except Francisco Rodriguez and Jose Veras has an ERA between 5.40 and 27.00, the headline of this blog could be easily misconstrued.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 3, 2012
It is one of my favorite traditions, the 'One Shining Moment' video which wraps up the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Both Wisconsin and Marquette are represented in this year's version and as always, it brought a smile to my face! (And a few tears to my eyes. What can I say? I am a girl!)
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 3, 2012
The Brewers open up their season at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, but today the team unveiling their 2012 ad campaign.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Apr. 2, 2012
Spring training can get long and monotonous, so it's not unusual to pull a few practical jokes along the way.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Mar. 30, 2012
Ryan Braun's average is still below .200, but he has been hitting the ball better lately and is starting to get into a groove. His first at bat today was the perfect example. Braun crushed a Chris Capuano pitch for his second home run of the spring.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Mar. 29, 2012
Milwaukee is unique in a lot of ways, but one way we truly stand out is our tailgating tradition. Yes, grilling out, drinking Miller Lite and playing bags is a common site before college football and NFL games during the fall, but Milwaukee is one of the only places in the country which tailgates prior to baseball games.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Mar. 28, 2012
John Axford is a closer for the Milwaukee Brewers, a dad (times two! Jameson will be born this June), a film buff and mustache aficionado. Axford combines three of the four in a new short film-slash-music video about baseball while raising awareness for men's health with...you guessed it, mustaches.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Mar. 28, 2012
The Masters are as much a part of spring as the Final Four and first pitches. Unlike college basketball and professional baseball, the home of the Masters-Augusta National-is often the center of the sports world for issues off the course.
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By Trenni Kusnierek CREATED Mar. 27, 2012
Did you miss Donald Driver on week two of Dancing With the Stars last night? I actually tuned into the show for a second straight week and I'd be lying if I didn't admit I have been entertained by "Quickie".
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