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Packers Roundup: Quarterback Kyron Drones Cut, Could Keisean Nixon Lose His Starting Job?
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers will face the Denver Broncos this week for their second preseason game, and the team's backup quarterback battle, as well as some key positions on defense, are already beginning to heat up. On Saturday, the team announced in a post on X that they've cut undrafted rookie quar...
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Mayors Monday: Wisconsin Rapids' Matt Zacher
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) -- The city of Wisconsin Rapids and the Wisconsin DOT are making it easier to navigate west-side streets that are notorious for train delays. Predictive Mobility Rail Safety System sensors are being installed at crossings and will use data from the rail company to alert users to potential de...
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Chief: Officers acted properly in arrests of teenage girls
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - Wausau Police Chief Matthew Barnes is defending his officers' actions after a social media video showing the arrest of several teenage girls sparked online criticism. The chief said the video circulating online shows only a few minutes of what was actually a 90-minute incident involving 11 teen...
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Brewers take 3-of-4 from Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers head back to Milwaukee from a West Coast trip having won 3 of 4 games against the Dodgers. Their lead in the NL Central is 5 games over the Cubs, who've lost 2-in-a-row. The Brewers lead the Dodgers by 3 games for the best record in the National League. On Sunday Logan Henderson out...
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Report: Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love sidelined with ankle sprain
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is expected to miss the rest of the preseason with a high ankle sprain, ESPN reported on Sunday. The Cardinals are hopeful that Love will be available for their regular-season opener at the Los An...
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MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game
Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. Camer...
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Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller
Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is set to play his 15th NFL season back in his home state after signing with the Dallas Cowboys. Miller confirmed the news (first reported by ESPN) on his Instagram account, posting a picture of himself in a...
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Rory McIlroy: 'So far away from where I need to be' in return at St. Jude
Rory McIlroy left the FedEx St. Jude Championship with his place in the next round of the playoffs secure, but with considerably less confidence in his golf swing. The World No. 2 finished 66th out of 68 golfers at 8 over par after closing with a 2-...
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Reports: Vikings defender Jamal Adams out for season with knee injury
Minnesota Vikings defender Jamal Adams will miss the entire 2026 season due to a right knee injury sustained in the team's first preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network. Adams, 30, appeare...
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Packers Roundup: Quarterback Kyron Drones Cut, Could Keisean Nixon Lose His Starting Job?
GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) - The Green Bay Packers will face the Denver Broncos this week for their second preseason game, and the team's backup quarterback battle, as well as some key positions on defense, are already beginning to heat up. On Saturday, the team announced in a post on X that they've cut undrafted rookie quar...
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Brewers take 3-of-4 from Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers head back to Milwaukee from a West Coast trip having won 3 of 4 games against the Dodgers. Their lead in the NL Central is 5 games over the Cubs, who've lost 2-in-a-row. The Brewers lead the Dodgers by 3 games for the best record in the National League. On Sunday Logan Henderson out...
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Misiorowski masters Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) Jacob Misiorowski mastered the Dodgers on Saturday, pitching the Brewers to a 4-1 win. Misiorowski allowed 1 run and 5 hits in 6-inings of work. He got out of a 1-out, bases-loaded jam in the 5th by striking out Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Joey Ortiz put the Brewers into the lead in the 2...
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Brewers Can't Overcome Strong Start from Yamamoto, Fall to Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) -- The LA Dodgers scored a 3-1 win over Milwaukee on Friday, leveling the four-game series between the two contenders at a game apiece. The Brewers' offense mustered just five hits. Joey Ortiz and Luis Lara led the way, each recording a double. The duo teamed up to score Milwaukee's lone run in t...
Aug 15, 2026
Brewers rally in 9th to end losing streak
LOS ANGELES, CA (WSAU) - The Brewers three-game losing steak is over thanks to a 9th inning rally against the Dodgers, 5-4. Jake Bauers delivered an RBI single with two-oiuts to bring home the winning run. The Dodgers entered the final inning with a 2-run lead, but Edwin Diaz allowed four consecutive hits, including RB...
Aug 14, 2026
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Kraft takes part in 11-on-11 work at Packers training camp
(LEARFIELD) - It's one of the biggest developments of Packers training camp. Tight end Tucker Kraft returned Sunday to team drills. He took part in 11-on-11 work for the first time since injuring his knee last year. Kraft talked about why he is practicing without a new contract.
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Green Bay Packers drop pre-season opener to Pittsburgh
(LEARFIELD) - Lack of offense is the reason the Packers dropped their preseason opener at Pittsburgh Thursday night, 28-9. Starting quarterback Jordan Love played one series, completed 3-of-5 passes, and led the offense to the first of three field goals kicked by rookie Trey Smack. Love talked about Smack going 3-for-3...
Aug 14, 2026
Packers players ready for first audition vs Steelers
(LEARFIELD) - Tonight's preseason opener at Pittsburgh presents opportunity for players like Anthony Campbell. The 25-year-old edge rusher wasn't drafted in 2025 after not having much of a college career at Miami. He has been one of the most disruptive defensive players in the first two weeks of training camp for the P...
Aug 13, 2026
