Thursday Morning Wisconsin Sports Report

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2011 --- 6:40 a.m.

Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press:

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) ? Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been chosen by members of The Associated Press as the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year. Rodgers received 112 votes out of the 212 ballots. Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory in February and continued his stellar play during the team's unbeaten run this season.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) ? Josh McCown will start at quarterback for the Chicago Bears Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. McCown replaces Caleb Hanie, who has nine interceptions and three touchdowns while starting in four straight losses. McCown will start an NFL game for the first time in four years.

MILWAUKEE (AP) ? Michael Beasley hit two free throws in the final ten seconds to give the Minnesota Timberwolves an 85-84 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks last night. Kevin Love had 22 points and 16 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who overcame a ten-point deficit. Drew Gooden led the Bucks in scoring with 15 points.

MILWAUKEE (AP) ? The Milwaukee Brewers have signed infielder Cesar Izturis and pitcher Juan Perez to minor-league contracts. Izturis has played 11 seasons, including the past three in Baltimore. The deals include invitations to spring training.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.

Source: http://www.nbc15.com/sports/headlines/Thursday_Morning_Wisconsin_Sports_Report_136059303.html

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