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Wisconsin Sports Daily
by Audacy
Wisconsin Sports Daily will talk about your favorite sports teams in the state while striving for full fan interaction with Sparky each day. The passionate Steve "Sparky" Fifer will bring his passion for Packers, Badgers, Brewers and Bucks each day while also interviewing many different guests concerning those teams.
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Wednesday, May 13th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Should Bucks Owners Be Happy if Giannis Want to Come Back?
Former Packers CB Jaire Alexander penned a letter to the Player's Tribune, sharing the story of his abrupt retirement. Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen discuss whether or not pro sports teams are too ruthless sometimes when it comes to letting players go. Christian Yelich is out of today's Brewers lineup due to back soreness, so Sparky & Charlie discuss how the Brewers should deal with the lineup moving forward when a situation like this comes up.
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Wednesday, May 13th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew- The Packers Luck Out With International Games- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Despite Joey Ortiz's big game last night, he is still part of an abysmal bottom half of the Brewers lineup. Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen wonder if the Brewers bats finally being healthy will encourage Pat Murphy & Matt Arnold to make some tough decisions. The NFL schedule has slowly been getting leaked, including the entire international game slate. The Packers avoid being a part of said slate, and Sparky wants to know if that's a huge advantage for the Packers in the mid of fans. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Mike Florio, Bart Scott & Dan Orlovsky!
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Wednesday, May 13th: First Hour of WSD- Did William Contreras Fix Joey Ortiz?- Rohan Katti Joins WSD!
The Milwaukee Brewers take down the NL-West leading padres last night behind a long-awaited breakout performance from Joey Ortiz. Joey says it was because he worked with William Contreras in pregame warmups, and Steve "Sparky" Fifer wonders if this means Ortiz is fixed. GyroStep Podcast Co-Host Rohan Katti joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down all the different options the Milwaukee Bucks have this offseason with Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rohan discusses what Giannis can say or do to impact the direction the Bucks go.
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Tuesday, May 12th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Nathan Marzion Joins WSD!
NFL schedule leaks have been steadily coming out over the past couple of days, so Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen take some time to look at the teams the Packers could potentially face in Week 1 & ask fans who they'd like to see in that first game. Bucks University Podcast Host Nathan Marzion joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the options Milwaukee has this offseason. Nathan has optimism the Bucks can keep Giannis, but the pieces needed to get him to stay are unclear.
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Tuesday, May 12th: Second Hour of WSD- Sam Dykstra Joins WSD!- Who Should Be On the Badgers AD Search Committee?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
MLB Pipeline's Sam Dykstra joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down all the exciting things happening in the Brewers farm system! Sam discusses the performances of guys like Andrew Fischer, Blake Burke & so much more! The University of Wisconsin has put together an AD search committee made up of former athletes, business executives & more. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know who you would put on your committee if there were no rules about who could be on it. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Christian Yelich & Charlie Kolar!
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Tuesday, May 12th: First Hour of WSD- Is There a Chance Giannis Sticks Around?- Christian Yelich is BACK!
Ever since Shams Charania made it known the Bucks have resumed fielding offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and some people think he's gone while others think this is just the Bucks gauging overall league trade interest. Steve "Sparky" Fifer asks Bucks fans which option they think is more likely. The Milwaukee Brewers announce Christian Yelich has been reactivated, and Sparky asks Tommy Wortz about what the lineup will look like now that it's fully healthy.
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Monday, May 11th: Third Hour of WSD- Mike Wahle Joins WSD!- How Close to the Cubs are the Brewers Really?
Former Packers OL Mike Wahle joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss all the offseason additions & subtractions made by Green Bay so far this offseason. Mike breaks down if there's any more moves that need to be made before training camp starts. The Milwaukee Brewers continue to rise up the NL Central ranks after a big weekend, but Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know how convinced Brewers fans are that this team can take down the Cubs again this season.
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Monday, May 11th: Second Hour of WSD- Tim Dillard Joins WSD!- Did Wemby do the Right Thing Getting Ejected?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Brewers weekend sweep of the New York Yankees, behind superstar-level performances from guys like Brice Turang & Jacob Misiorowski! Victor Wembanyama has entered his first NBA controversy after elbowing Naz Reid in the head & not receiving a suspension for the act. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wonders if this act is a good or bad thing for Wemby's image. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Tony Vitello & Christian Yelich!
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Monday, May 11th: First Hour of WSD- The Crew is ON A ROLL!- Is Pick 10 Good Enough for the Bucks?
The Milwaukee Brewers complete the weekend sweep of the New York Yankees on a Brice Turang walkoff homer! Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen discuss what has changed for the Crew since the shaky start to the season. The Milwaukee Bucks land the #10 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, and
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Friday, May 8th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Plead the 5th- Follow the Money
The Green Bay Packers made the surprise decision to let K Brandon McManus go earlier today in favor of 6th-round draft pick Trey Smack. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wonders if that was too rash of a decision by Green Bay. It's time to Plead the 5th & shhhhh! Hear from Trevor Thomas, Frank Isola & more! Follow the Money with Potawatomi Sportsbook Manager Austin Herdina!
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Friday, May 8th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew- Is Cross-Generation Beef Entertaining?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the New York Yankees tonight, and Jacob Misiorowski faces AL Cy Young favorite Max Fried. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know what Brewers fans think Miz's ceiling is as of right now. Charles Barkley & Draymond Green have been going back and forth with each other over the past couple of days, arguing about the end of each of their careers. Sparky wonders if you're annoyed or entertained by conversations like this. Charlie's Sounds of the Day bring WSD clips from Austin Reaves & Sam Amick!
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Friday, May 8th: First Hour of WSD- Is This Really the Last Time We'll See Giannis in a Bucks Uniform?- Is Postseason Expansion Ruing the Regular Season?
NBA Insider Chris Haynes thinks that it could very well be the last time we've seen Giannis in a Bucks jersey. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if this is the final nail in the coffin for Giannis & the Bucks because it's coming from someone reportedly close to the situation. The expansion of postseason formats across professional & collegiate sports has seemingly caused some fans to lose interest in certain regular seasons. Sparky wonders if the regular season will officially die out if these leagues keep being greedy.
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Thursday, May 7th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Do You Have Confidence in the Bucks?
The Packers once again are one of the youngest teams in the NFL. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if this is a concern to you as a Packers fan. The Milwaukee Bucks will have a lot of work to do this offseason with or without Giannis. Sparky wonders if Bucks fans believe in the franchise to have a great summer no matter what.
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Thursday, May 7th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew- Should Greg Gard Get More Heat From Fans?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Sports Illustrated suggests a trade that would net the Brewers Mets 1B Mark Vientos for 3 top prospects in the Crew's system. Steve "Sparky" Fifer breaks down the proposal & asks fans if they would take the deal. Greg Gard & the Wisconsin Badgers miss out on another big time Wisconsin recruit for the Basketball team. Sparky questions why Badger fans aren't nearly as hard on Gard as they are on Fickell for his in-state recruiting. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Bobby Marks, Ian Rapoport & Adam McCalvy!
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Thursday, May 7th: First Hour of WSD- Are the Bucks in the Right for Pressuring Giannis?- Are You Still Invested in Rodgers?
Milwaukee Bucks Owner Jimmy Haslem says that Giannis has until the NBA Draft to decide whether or not he will sign the extension to stay in Milwaukee. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if Bucks fans think Haslem & the ownership have made the right choice by pressuring their star. Former Packers QB Aaron Rodgers seems like he will be back with Pittsburgh this season, despite his retirement looming. Sparky wonders if Packers fans even care about Rodgers anymore.
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Tuesday, May 5th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Rick Schlesinger Joins WSD!- Things Sparky Missed
The Green Bay Packers picked up Lukas Van Ness's 5th-Year Option. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if anybody really believes LVN will actually take the next step that the Packers are banking on. Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss some more awesome merch drops coming from the Wisco City Connects! Sparky & Charlie react to Ryan Rollins on Yahoo Sports Daily for Things Sparky Missed!
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Tuesday, May 5th: Second Hour of WSD- Matt Arnold Joins WSD!- Is Taylor Jenkins Getting Overpaid?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Brewers GM & Pres. of Baseball Ops Matt Arnold joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the ups & downs for the Crew to start the 2026 season. Matt discusses the injuries to the pitching room & some big news in the Minor Leagues! New Bucks HC Taylor Jenkins is reportedly making around $10 million per year on his contract. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if Bucks fans think he's worth that much money, despite never winning a Championship. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Jeff Levering on Inside Wisconsin Sports!
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Tuesday, May 5th: First Hour of WSD- Would You Trade Giannis for Jaylen Brown- Will Another CFP Expansion Be Good for College Football?
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports suggests the Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown & some First Round picks. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if Bucks fans would be OK with the move. The NCAA will eventually want to expand the CFP once again, and Sparky wants to know if you think that will be a good or bad thing for College Football.
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Monday, May 4th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Matt Pauley Joins WSD- Things Sparky Missed
For the first time during his short tenure with the Packers so far, Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Gannon talks with the media & Steve "Sparky" Fifer reacts! Cardinals Radio Studio Host Matt Pauley joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down what to expect from the St. Louis Cardinals tonight!
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Monday, May 4th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew!- Would You Want Jrue Holiday Back?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated Jackson Chourio & Andrew Vaughn, and now Steve "Sparky" Fifer has a much better feeling about the Crew! The Portland Trailblazers have hinted that Jrue Holiday will be available this Summer, and Sparky wants to know if Bucks fans would be interested in bringing Jrue back to Milwaukee. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Danny Parkins & Steve Fezzik!
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Monday, May 4th: First Hour of WSD- The Packers Sign Tyrod Taylor- Tim Dillard Joins WSD!
The Green Bay Packers have made the decision to sign QB Tyrod Taylor to fill the backup position behind Jordan Love. Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen analyze the signing with the listeners. Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the injuries hitting the Crew's starting rotation over the past couple of series. Tim helps predict what Milwaukee will do with today's roster transactions.
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Friday, May 1st: Second Hour of WSD- Do the Brewers Need Another Vet in the Starting Rotation- Charlie's Sounds of the Day- Follow the Money
Brandon Woodruff left yesterday's start for the Brewers with "Dead Arm", or inflammation in the Right Shoulder, as the team announced today. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wonders if the Brewers need another veteran presence in the rotation if this is bad news for Woody. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Paul Pierce, Nick Wright & Colin Cowherd. Make some money this weekend with Potawatomi Sportsbook manager Austin Herdina's advice on Follow the Money!
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Friday, May 1st: First Hour of WSD- Aram Leighton Joins WSD- Sparky Reacts to MLF
Just Baseball's Aram Leighton joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down just how exciting the Brewers farm system has been to start the season. Aram discusses how quickly some of these young stars could rise through the Brewers' system. Steve "Sparky" Fifer takes some time to react to Matt LaFleur from the Packers first day of rookie minicamp.
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Wednesday, April 29th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Steve "Sparky" Fifer reacts to Bussin' with the Boys & Dan Orlovsky on the Green & Gold Update! Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Jay Williams, Mike Wilbon & Derrick White!
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Wednesday, April 29th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew- Is the NCAA Ruining the Tournament?
Steve "Sparky" Fifer shares the latest roster moves for the Milwaukee Brewers, and then Tommy Wortz breaks in to defend his king, Jake Bauers. The NCAA has made the decision to expand the annual Basketball Tournament once again, and Sparky thinks they are only hurting themselves with this move.
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Wednesday, April 29th: First Hour of WSD- Is the NBA's New Anti-Tanking Rules Bad for Small Markets?- Giannis or Jokic?
The NBA is planning on putting in some new rules & changes for the NBA Draft Lottery that they hope will curb some of tanking that has plagued the league the past couple of seasons. Steve "Sparky" Fifer is worried that these changes may inadvertently target smaller markets. Miami Heat fans are already speculating that Nikola Jokic could be an offseason trade target. Sparky isn't mad about it because it takes some attention off Giannis Antetokounmpo, but also wants to know which star will have more trade value.
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Tuesday, April 28th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Is NIL Hurting Pro & College Sports?
The Green Bay Packers had a relatively polarizing 2026 draft class. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if Packers fans think Green Bay was a winner or loser this past weekend. NIL has greatly affected the way the NFL Draft turned out & has already drastically affected the NBA Draft before it has even happened. Sparky wonders if it could be a good thing for the pro leagues.
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Tuesday, April 28th: Second Hour of WSD- Should the Brewers Consider an Early Season Blockbuster?- Allen Trieu Joins WSD!- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami has been on a power tear to start the season. With the team not playing nearly as well & a relatively favorable contract, Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know if you would pull the trigger on an early-season trade to bring Murakami to Milwaukee. Rivals & On3's Allen Trieu joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the 2026 recruiting class for the Wisconsin Badgers. Allen shares some big names that are still available for the Badgers to strengthen the class even more. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Badgers Spring Football practice!
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Tuesday, April 28th: First Hour of WSD- More Packers Free Agency Decisions to Make
Wave 2 of NFL free agency gets underway today, and the Green Bay Packers are typically active in this part of the offseason. Steve "Sparky" Fifer takes a look at potential options for the Packers to still pursue. Tommy Wortz crashes WSD and takes Sparky & Charlie Uczen from hairy Brewers to American Idol snubs!
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Monday, April 27th: Third Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew!- A Deeper Look at the Packers Draft Class
The Milwaukee Brewers have gotten off to a shakier start than most fans were expecting, and it's gotten some fans worried about the rest of the season already. Steve "Sparky" Fifer tries his best to calm everyone down. Packers Front Office member Milt Hendrickson discusses some of the things he likes from the Packers' 2026 draft class & Sparky reacts!
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Monday, April 27th: Second Hour of WSD- Chad Reuter Joins WSD!- Should the Bucks Have Done Their Due Diligence?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
NFL Draft Analyst Chad Reuter joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to help break down the Packers 2026 Draft Class. Chad explains how guys like Brandon Cisse & Chris McLellan will fit into the Packers plan for the upcoming season. The Milwaukee Bucks quickly hired Taylor Jenkins as Head Coach to start the offseason. Now, Steve "Sparky" fifer wants to know if Bucks fans wanted the team to explore more options, instead of just automatically handing the job to Jenkins. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Joel Klatt, Matt LaFleur & Sebastian Sawe's historic Marathon run!
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Monday, April 27th: First Hour of WSD- Packers Draft Recap- Tim Dillard Joins WSD!- How Confident are you in the Packers WR Room?
The Green Bay Packers walked out of the 2026 NFL Draft with multiple CBs, a DT & more key pieces. Steve "Sparky" Fifer reacts to the draft class & asks Packers fans how they are feeling about it! Brewers.TV analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Brewers rocky start to the 2026 season. Tim discusses Kyle Harrison & other young starters carrying the Brewers pitching staff. Now that the NFL Draft is over , Sparky asks Packers fans if they are confident in who is currently in the Packers WR room.
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Thursday, April 23rd: Wisconsin Sports Daily- David Haugh Joins WSD!
The Score Chicago's David Haugh joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to go behind the scenes with the Chicago Bears & their offseason filled with confident moves. David breaks down Chicago's draft plan.
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Wednesday, April 22nd: Second Hour (& a Half) of WSD- Jeff Riger, Dustin Klug & Ross Uglem Join WSD!
97.1 The Ticket's Jeff Riger joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Detroit Lions' draft strategy. Jeff explains why the Lions have been so quiet this offseason, compared to the past few years. Vikings Content ambassador Dustin Klug joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to discuss the major changes for the Vikings this offseason, especially at QB. Dustin breaks down the Vikings First Round expectations. Packer Report's Ross Uglem joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the top prospects the Packers should be keeping an eye on when Days 2 & 3 come around in the NFL Draft!
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Wednesday, April 22nd: First Hour of WSD- Packers Draft Scenarios- Is Taylor Jenkins the Best Option for the Bucks?- Jon Greenberg Joins WSD!
The Green Bay Packers have some huge decisions to make when the NFL Draft rolls around this weekend. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know what the best- & worst-case scenario is for the Packers when it comes to the draft. Taylor Jenkins reportedly had a meeting with Bucks brass about the open Head Coach position, and Giannis was said to be a part of it. Sparky wants to know if you think Jenkins is the best option for the Bucks with or without Giannis. Admirals President Jon Greenberg is live from Winnipeg as the Ads get ready to take on the Manitoba Moose in the AHL Playoffs!
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Tuesday, April 21st: First Hour of WSD- Is Gutey Right About the CB & OL Rooms?- Eric Hasseltine Joins WSD!- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst says that CB will be a primary need in the Draft & that he also is very comfortable with the entire OL group. Steve "Sparky" Fifer breaks down why both comments excite him & worry him at the same time. Voice of the Memphis Grizzlies Eric Hasseltine joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to describe what went wrong for Bucks Head Coaching candidate Taylor Jenkins when he was in Memphis. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Peter Schrager & John Lynch!
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Monday, April 20th: Third Hour of WSD- Green & Gold Update- Did Ryan Rollins Get Screwed?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
The Green Bay Packers have plenty of needs in the NFL Draft, but it feels like CB is getting overlooked by the Packers. Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen discuss where Green Bay's biggest needs are. NBA Awards finalists have been announced, and Sparky is shocked Ryan Rollins is left off the Most Improved Player list. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Bill Simmons, Fernando Mendoza & Daulton Rushing!
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Monday, April 20th: Second Hour of WSD- Let's Talk About the Crew!- Is Nike King of the Basketball Shoe Still?
The Milwaukee Brewers found a way to take the series vs. the Marlins this weekend, but there are still some major concerns about the offense. Steve "Sparky" Fifer wants to know what move you would make to fix the issue. According to Brian Windhorst, Nike's Basketball shoes have taken a huge hit in the market, and that's resulted in a drop in their stock. Sparky wants to know why the market has changed so drastically after years of Nike dominance.
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Monday, April 20th: First Hour of WSD- What Advice Would You Give Giannis?- Tim DIllard Joins WSD!
Giannis Antetokounmpo went on to Goran Dragic's podcast & discussed regretting not ending the trade rumors earlier. Steve "Sparky" Fifer asks what advice Bucks fans would give Giannis on how to handle the media cycle moving forward. Brewers.TV Analyst Tim Dillard joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down the Brewers series win over the Miami Marlins. Tim goes through the pitching staff & discusses what's going right or wrong for some of the guys.
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Friday, April 17th: Third Hour of WSD- JR Radcliffe Joins WSD!- Plead The 5th- Follow The Money
Journal Sentinel Trending Sports Reporter JR Radcliffe joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down a bunch of different draft scenarios for the Green Bay Packers. JR gives some reasons for why the Packers could make a surprising pick with their first one. It's time to shhhhhhh! Plead the 5th puts Brandon Sneide, Draymond Green & Sparky on the spot! Austin Herdina shares where everybody is placing their NBA Play-In & MLB Weekend bets down at Potawatomi on Follow the Money!
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Friday, April 17th: Second Hour of WSD- Don Wojczulis Joins WSD!- Is The Brewers' Lack Of Power Worse Than Last ear?- Charlie's Sounds of the Day
College Sports Weekly's Don Wojczulis joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down all the big moves Wisconsin College Basketball teams are making in the Transfer Portal. Don also discusses Chris McIntosh's departure from UW. The Milwaukee Brewers once again are struggling to hit for power to begin the 2026 season. Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen wonder if this year's power drought is already worse than it ever was last season. Charlie's Sounds of the Day brings WSD clips from Doc Rivers, Mason Posa & Prince Fielder!
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Friday, April 17th: First Hour of WSD- Which injured Brewer Do You Miss The Most Right Now?- Should The Packer Prioritize OL In the Draft?
The Milwaukee Brewers have started off the season a little bit shaky due to the amount of key players currently sitting on the injured list. Steve "Sparky" Fifer asks fans which player they are missing the most right now. The Packers OL was less than stellar this past season, and now it creates a dilemma for the Packers when the draft comes around next week. Sparky wonders if Green Bay needs to make the OL a bigger priority than some people are making it.
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Thursday, April 16th: Wisconsin Sports Daily
Steve "Sparky" Fifer & Charlie Uczen dive into a proposed 24-team College Football Playoffs & NBA viewership totals on a shortened WSD!
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Wisconsin Sports Daily will talk about your favorite sports teams in the state while striving for full fan interaction with Sparky each day. The passionate Steve "Sparky" Fifer will bring his passion for Packers, Badgers, Brewers and Bucks each day while also interviewing many different guests concerning those teams.
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