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Coyle Trial Scheduled for October
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A man accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughter will go to trial starting October 25th. Jordan Coyle was in court on Friday, where a judge scheduled the week-long trial. on one count of repeated sexual assault of the same child and one count of interfering with child custody. ...
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Woodchucks, Border Cats Smoked Out for a Second Night
THUNDER BAY, ONT (WSAU) -- The Wausau Woodchucks and Thunder Bay Border Cats will not play tonight. The teams announced that their two-game series in Ontario has been canceled as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket North America, meaning the Woodchucks have now lost their last three games due to the conditions...
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Rodriguez Suspends Her Campaign Amid Turmoil
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez is no longer seeking the state's highest office. Rodriguez has suspended her campaign after a week of turmoil that began on Sunday with the firing of her campaign manager over irregularities in her finance reports. It was later discovered that some dona...
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Wisconsin Federation of Republician Women File Ethics Complaint Against Sara Rodriguez Campaign Over Missing Donation
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - A Wisconsin advocacy group has announced a complaint against Democratic gubernatorial candidate and sitting Lt. Gov Sara Rodriguez after an alleged donation to their organization was never received. According to a press release from the Wisconsin Federation of Republician Women, the Rodriguez campa...
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Soccer-'Inclusive' World Cup falls short as some fans shut out, rights groups say
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - FIFA failed to make good on its promise of the "most inclusive" World Cup, the Sport & Rights Alliance said on Thursday, citing strict U.S. visa policies that shut out many fans and workers even as the tour...
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Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor
The Tennessee Titans will induct former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson into the team's Ring of Honor. The ceremony is planned for halftime of the Titans' 2026 season opener on Sept. 13. The Titans will host the New York Jets, for whom Johnson pla...
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Soccer-Messi's Argentina face Spain's cool machine in World Cup final rich with personal twists
By Fernando Kallas NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match ...
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Soccer-France don't want 'chocolate-medal' match but team want to deliver for departing coach
MIAMI, July 17 (Reuters) - France are unhappy about having to play a World Cup third-place playoff against England on Saturday in Miami but it is the team's duty to deliver a bronze medal to the nation, France coach Didier Deschamps told a press confe...
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Baby Haaland in Peru: newborns take names of World Cup stars
By Sarah Morland MEXICO CITY, July 17 (Reuters) - In Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already...
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Woodchucks, Border Cats Smoked Out for a Second Night
THUNDER BAY, ONT (WSAU) -- The Wausau Woodchucks and Thunder Bay Border Cats will not play tonight. The teams announced that their two-game series in Ontario has been canceled as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket North America, meaning the Woodchucks have now lost their last three games due to the conditions...
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NBA To Open Cap Circumvention Investigation Into Gary Trent Jr's Extension With Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The NBA is reportedly opening an investigation into one of the Milwaukee Bucks' free agent deals. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the league is investigating whether the Bucks engaged in cap circumvention when they signed Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year $64 million extension earlier this month,...
Jul 16, 2026
Update: Brewers Sending Jadyn Fielder To Astros For Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., Will Take On His Full Salary
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring more veteran pitching help as the team prepares to make a playoff push when the All-Star break ends this weekend. According to MLB insider Brian McTaggart, the Brewers and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send starting pitcher and two-time World ...
Jul 15, 2026
Brewers Agree To Trade Reliever Easton McGee To Royals For Cash
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Brewers may be off for the All-Star break, but the front office is continuing to make moves. According to Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee is sending relief pitcher Easton McGee to the Kansas City Royals for cash after he appeared in 2 big-league games this season, posting a 0.00 ER...
Jul 14, 2026
Report: Bucks Exploring Pathways To Acquire RFA Peyton Watson From Nuggets
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) - The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly looking into making an offer for one of the top restricted free agents on the market. According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, Milwaukee has been in talks with the Denver Nuggets about a possible sign-and-trade deal that would send 23-year-old guard Peyton Watson to...
Jul 14, 2026
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Packers have a star at linebacker
(LEARFIELD) - NFL front office executives, scouts, and coaches say Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper is among the top 10 players at his position. ESPN reports that Cooper checks in at number nine. The third-year backer has produced 205 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hits, eight pass breakups, three...
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The Packers' hidden weapon
(LEARFIELD) - Entering the 2026 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers could have a hidden weapon sitting in plain sight. Running back Marshawn Lloyd has played just one game in his first two seasons. He's been hit by a long list of injuries to his calf, groin, hamstring, and ankle. LombardiAvenue.com reports that this summ...
Jul 15, 2026
Packers extend McDuffie, do deal with Thrivent
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Isaiah McDuffieto a contract extension. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Monday. McDuffie (6-1, 227), a sixth-year player out of Boston College, was originally selected by the Packers in the sixth round (No. 220 overall) of the 2021 NFL...
Jul 13, 2026
