Sports – Thursday, March 26th

Traevon Jackson says he’ll play tonight for the Badgers in the Sweet 16 matchup against North Carolina. UNC forward Kennedy Meeks remains questionable. Tip off is at 6:47pm. Coverage on KFIZ starts at 5:30pm. 

Other games tonight are Notre Dame vs. Wichita State, Kentucky vs. West Virginia, Arizona vs. Xavier.

Coach Mike McCarthy revealed at the NFL Annual Meeting on Wednesday that Packers WR Jordy Nelson underwent a “clean-up” hip surgery after the Pro Bowl. He is expected to be recovered in six to eight weeks, and should be at full strength by May.

The Packers have signed safety Kyle Sebetic after he appeared at the veterans combine. Sebetic has appeared on the Giants practice squad and is a graduate of Kenosha Tremper High School.

The Brewers tied the A’s on Wednesday, 9-9. Carlos Gomez had 4 RBI including a solo home run. Ryan Braun had three hits. Milwaukee will take on Seattle this afternoon.