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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,...
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Wausau Kwik Trip Sells Winning Badger 5 Ticket
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Badger 5 ticket sold at the West Street Kwik Trip is good for $61,000. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, it's one of two jackpot-winning tickets sold for the July 14th drawing. The second was sold at a convenience store in Hartford. Both tickets matched all five numbers for the Tuesday drawing....
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Former Plover Pizza Hut Employee to be Sentenced for Sexual Assault
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) -- A former employee at the Plover Pizza Hut is scheduled to be sentenced for sexual assault charges in Portage County. Kyle Elkins is scheduled to be sentenced after pleading no contest to second-degree sexual assault by use of force and sexual assault of a child by someone who works with chil...
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Air Quality Alerts Continue
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- Wildfire smoke has blanketed Central Wisconsin for a second day, pushing air quality to dangerous levels. The Department of Natural Resources has extended an air quality alert to noon Friday, with air quality sitting between the unhealthy (red) and hazardous (maroon) levels. Those levels can be dan...
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Bam Adebayo will not face NBA discipline after Tyler Herro skirmish
Miami Heat All-Star center Bam Adebayo will not face any discipline from the NBA after a physical skirmish with former teammate Tyler Herro, a league spokesman told multiple outlets on Thursday. Adebayo confronted Herro regarding critical comments th...
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Golf-DeChambeau answers Faldo's 'zero clue' jibe with 67 at Birkdale
By Martyn Herman SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 (Reuters) - Big-hitting American Bryson DeChambeau answered questions about his links-course skills in the best way possible on Thursday as he began his challenge at the British Open with a three-under 67 at...
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Report: Reds sign young ace Chase Burns to 7-year, $105M deal
The Cincinnati Reds signed star right-hander Chase Burns to a seven-year, $105 million contract extension, several outlets reported Thursday. Burns, 23, received the largest guarantee of any pitcher in MLB history with less than four years of serv...
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Soccer-World Cup trophy to arrive in style in bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - The World Cup trophy will be transported to the New York-New Jersey stadium in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, with the French luxury fashion house once again entrusted with designing the carry case for the...
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Liberty-Wings postponed till Monday due to travel delays
The WNBA postponed Thursday's game between the New York Liberty and host Dallas Wings due to the Liberty's charter flight being beset by mechanical issues. The game was rescheduled for Monday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. The Liberty were still in New Yo...
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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,...
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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
Brewers on 3-game losing streak
PITTSBURGH, PA (WSAU) The Brewers have reeached the all-star break on a 3-game losing streak. They were blown out by the Pirates, 14-5, on Sunday. Milwaukee arrives at the 4-day break with a 5-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central. Paul Skenes won his 2nd consecutive start after being no-decisioned in his prior 9 a...
Jul 12, 2026
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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
Young talent lacking?
(LEARFIELD) - The story told last year about the Green Bay Packers' roster focused on all the young talented gathered there. One year later, the picture doesn't look as rosy. When NFL.om published a list of the league's 25 top players under the age of 25, there were no Packers included. Taking an honest look, tight end...
Jul 10, 2026
