Brewers counting on Keston Hiura for offensive production
PHOENIX (AP) — Keston Hiura gave Milwaukee a lift when he was called up in mid-season. His reward is more responsibility in a new-look Brewers offense. Following the departures of…
Krueger’s three lifts Wausau East over Merrill in regional action
February 25, 2020 MERRILL– It was the shot heard ’round central Wisconsin. Wausau East’s Maddie Krueger hit a game-winning three point shot– the only three pointer by the Lumberjacks all…
Packers re-sign longtime kicker Mason Crosby for 3 years
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed longtime placekicker Mason Crosby to a three-year contract extension. Crosby, who turns 36 in September, has been with the…
Bucks first to clinch playoff spot — after just 56 games
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have a spot in the postseason, only a week after the All-Star Game. The Bucks became the first team in the NBA to clinch…
Evergreens send five wrestlers to state meet; Ramos qualifies for West
By Scott Williams Feb. 23, 2020 WISCONSIN RAPIDS – Orion Boe and Gabe Carter can call themselves sectional wrestling champions. Now the D.C. Everest duo will join three teammates in…
Prep roundup: DCE overwhelms Merrill to clinch outright Valley boys hoops title
By Scott Williams Feb. 21, 2020 MERRILL – Staring at a six-point halftime deficit, the D.C. Everest boys basketball players needed to do some soul-searching if they wanted to make…
With Rodgers at 36, might Packers enter arms race at draft?
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brian Gutekunst was in the draft room in 2005. That’s the year his predecessor, Ted Thompson, used his first-round pick on Aaron Rodgers even though…
Badger State Games hosts cornhole, pickleball this weekend
The Badger State Games’ Winter Games continues this weekend with competitions in cornhole and pickleball. Those who medal with a gold, silver or bronze are then eligible to compete in…
Prep roundup: Wausau West boys hockey advances
Feb. 20, 2020 WAUSAU– The Wausau West boys hockey team jumped out to a three-goal lead in their WIAA regional final contest against D.C. Everest on Thursday and cruised to…
Woodchucks accepting Share the Glove grant applications
WAUSAU — The Wisconsin Woodchucks team is now accepting applications for grants for softball equipment. Share the Glove, sponsored by the Northwoods League Foundation, is available to fans in all…
Brewers owner claims team “had an operating loss” in 2019
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio claims his team “had an operating loss” in 2019 but that isn’t why the club’s projected payroll has dropped nearly $30 million.…
If at first: Ryan Braun back at 1B for OF-heavy Brewers
PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Braun spent much of his first morning at spring training looking for equipment. The Milwaukee Brewers’ veteran outfielder is expecting to get significant time at first…
For NBA players, a little rest now before a hectic finish
CHICAGO (AP) — And now, they rest. Until Thursday, anyway. That’s when the NBA comes back for a frantic eight-week sprint to the finish of the regular season, with teams…
Wausau Metro Strong to host Run to Remember in March
WESTON — Wausau Metro Strong will host its third annual Run to Remember 5K Walk/Run at 9 a.m. March 14. Previous Run to Remember events have raised more than $35,000,…
Prep roundup: Third-ranked Storm wins thriller in OT; DCE shines on the mat
By Scott Williams Feb. 15, 2020 WESTON – Saturday turned out to be just another wild and crazy day at the Greenheck Fieldhouse for the third-ranked Central Wisconsin girls hockey…
Rib Mountain Adventure race to expand in 2020
The Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge, the largest adventure race in the United States Adventure Racing Association series, plans to expand this year. Race directors Tim Buchholz and Anna Nummelin brought…
Prep roundup: Upset bid eludes West girls in tough loss to Marshfield
By Scott Williams Feb. 14, 2020 MARSHFIELD – With a Wisconsin Valley Conference championship out of reach, the Wausau West girls basketball team had a chance to play spoiler Friday…
Hader loses to Brewers in arbitration, players drop to 1-6
PHOENIX (AP) — All-Star closer Josh Hader lost his salary arbitration case against the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping players to 1-6 in hearings this year. Hader will earn $4.1 million rather…
