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Man found unresponsive near County Road X in Portage County
PORTAGE COUNTY, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - A man was found dead Saturday near the U.S. Highway 10 West overpass on County Road X, and investigators suspect he died by suicide. The Portage County Sheriff's Office received a call about an unresponsive man at approximately 1:17 p.m. Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Th...
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Bond Set for Wausau Shooting Suspect, Charges Amended
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) -- A Weston man is now facing attempted homicide charges in connection with a shooting one week ago. Jacob Lo was in court on Friday, where a judge ordered him held on a $250,000 cash bond. Officers say the 23-year-old was seen on surveillance video interacting with the victim at the M&R Station d...
Aug 08, 2026
Woodchucks Fall, Eliminated From Postseason Race
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU)- For the first time since 2023, the Woodchucks will not be playing in the postseason, following an 8-7 loss at home Friday night to the Minnesota Mud Puppies, and results elsewhere going against Wausau in the playoff race. Wausau's defeat and Lakeshore's walk-off victory over the Rockford Rivets confi...
Aug 08, 2026
Brewers Fall to Twins
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers were no match for the debut of Twins SS Kaelen Culpepper, who blasted a solo home run in his second plate appearance as Minnesota took game one of the I-94 rivalry series 8-6. Brice Turang, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara each recorded two hits. Turang added two RBI. Jackson ...
Aug 08, 2026
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MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep
Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Kyle Schwarber hit two homers for the Phillies to give him 35 on the season after he wa...
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FedEx Cup field: Streaks end as Jackson Koivun cements final playoff spot
Jackson Koivun just completed his fifth PGA Tour start since turning pro, and he's already a playoff contender. Koivun, 21, held onto the 70th and final spot in the FedEx Cup playoff field after he tied for 29th Sunday at the Wyndham Championship, the...
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Jon Rahm lands 3rd straight LIV Golf individual title
What has seemed like a formality for much of the season became official on Sunday. Three years with LIV Golf, three straight individual championships for Jon Rahm. The Spaniard didn't have a stellar week on the course at Trump National Golf Club Bedm...
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Brewers place SS Cooper Pratt (hamstring) on IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt on the 10-day injured list Sunday after an MRI revealed a strained right hamstring. Pratt first experienced discomfort during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins but finished all nin...
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Cycling-Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title
NICE, France, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Dutchwoman Demi Vollering secured her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday, winning the ninth and final stage in emphatic fashion to reclaim cycling's biggest prize. The 29-year-old FDJ-Suez rider, widely regard...
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Woodchucks Fall, Eliminated From Postseason Race
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU)- For the first time since 2023, the Woodchucks will not be playing in the postseason, following an 8-7 loss at home Friday night to the Minnesota Mud Puppies, and results elsewhere going against Wausau in the playoff race. Wausau's defeat and Lakeshore's walk-off victory over the Rockford Rivets confi...
Aug 08, 2026
Brewers Fall to Twins
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- The Milwaukee Brewers were no match for the debut of Twins SS Kaelen Culpepper, who blasted a solo home run in his second plate appearance as Minnesota took game one of the I-94 rivalry series 8-6. Brice Turang, David Hamilton, and Luis Lara each recorded two hits. Turang added two RBI. Jackson ...
Aug 08, 2026
Brewers Outlast Pirates
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) -- Gary Sanchez and Jackson Chourio homered, and Chad Patrick nailed down his 5th save of the season as Milwaukee defeated Pittsburgh 5-2 on Thursday. Sanchez paced the offense, going 2-3 with an RBI and a run scored, both coming off a 5th-inning home run. He also recorded a single. Garrett Mitchel...
Aug 06, 2026
Packers To Offer "Family Night" Livestream On Team Website
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers will be offering another way to watch Friday night's annual Family Night practice. According to a team post on X, "Family Night" will be shown on the Packers TV Network and livestreamed online on the team's website for the third consecutive year. The fan favorite e...
Aug 06, 2026
Harrison outduels Skenes
MILWAUKEE, WI (WSAU) Kyle Harrison outpitched Paul Skenes in a 4-2 Brewers win over the Pirates. Harrison, who left the game due to cramping after pitching 6-innings, struck out the final 8 batters he faced. He allowed no runs and 1-hit, improving his record to 9-2. Abner Uribe worked a perfect 8th inning before Tervo...
Aug 06, 2026
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Packers make a roster move
(GREEN BAY PACKERS) - The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Kisean Johnson and waived/injured S Johnathan Baldwin II and CB Marlon Jones. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Sunday. Johnson (6-0, 216) is a first-year player who spent four seasons at Alabama State (2020-23) and one seaso...
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Packers notes: Jacobs dinged up, Lloyd, linebackers and Smack talk
(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) - The Green Bay Packers were without their top ball carrier for Thursday's practice. Josh Jacobs was absent with a groin injury, but it does not appear to be a long term concern. Green Bay continues training camp tonight and will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in its preseason opener on Thursda...
Aug 07, 2026
Packers defensive tackle Barryn Sorrell has a big day
Barryn Sorrell is working with the one's on the defensive line. He had the play of the day on Tuesday, intercepting a Jordan Love screen pass and going 60 yards or so for a score. Packers defensive co-ordinator Jonathan Gannon talked about the big defensive tackle. Sorrell was drafted in the fourth round by the Packers...
Aug 06, 2026
