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Driver says he'll be ready if Packers call

Donald Driver will be ready to go if the Green Bay Packers call and say they needed his help.Other NFL teams, however, needn't bother.Green Bay's all-time leading receiver announced his retirement Jan. More>>

Four-run seventh inning key as the Express defeat the Woodchucks 5-3 Video included

The Eau Claire Express would enter the seventh inning without recording a hit but they would leave with four runs on the scoreboard as the Wisconsin Woodchucks would be handed their fifth straight loss being defeated 5-3. More>>

Packers release LB Desmond Bishop

The Green Bay Packers have released linebacker Desmond Bishop after contract negotiations with the team failed.
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NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies in dirt car event

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident Wednesday night in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. More>>

Athlete of the Week: Eric Zelhofer Video included

Win or lose in the State Championship game, Eric Zelhofer already knows what's next after high school, "I'm going to US Lacrosse."    Zelhofer knows being a student comes before the 3 sports he juggles, More>>

SPASH and Greenwood qualify to championship games Video included

Wausaukee taking on Greenwood in Division 4 Semifinals Wednesday morning. Wasaukee had not given up a run during their playoff run.    That streak ended in the 2nd, Greenwood gets 6 walks, two of them More>>

Monta Ellis to opt out of contract with Bucks

Monta Ellis has decided to opt of the final year of his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, and will now be a free agent. More>>

Bender, Van Exel follow new coach Drew to Bucks

Bob Bender and Nick Van Exel are following Larry Drew to Milwaukee. More>>

Top 5 Plays of the Week: State Baseball Edition Video included

The WIAA state baseball tournament is home to all five of this week's top plays. More>>

Rafters rally again on Woodchucks as they win in extra innings 5-4. Video included

The Wisconsin Woodchucks would fall to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters as the Rafters would score four unanswered runs to win in ten innings 5-4. More>>

Driver draws big crowd for charity softball game Video included

Former Packers receiver Donald Driver drew a sellout crowd of more than 9,000 fans Sunday for his annual charity softball game. More>>

Cueto solid in return, lifts Reds over Brewers 5-1

Johnny Cueto pitched six solid innings in his return to Cincinnati's rotation and Jay Bruce homered to lift the Reds to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. More>>

Stricker tied for 2nd after 3rd round at US Open

Phil Mickelson has the lead after three rounds at the U.S. Open. More>>

Prep athletes shine at Gus Macker tourney Video included

The Gus Macker tournament has taken over Wausau. And while school's out for summer, some of the area's prep athletes are taking up the opportunity to compete once again. More>>

Brewers call up OF Gindl to replace Braun

The Brewers have called up outfielder Caleb Gindl to replace the injured Ryan Braun before the second game of their series against the Cincinnati Reds. More>>

Francisco homers, Brewers beat Reds 6-0

Juan Francisco drove in three runs with a sacrifice fly and homer in a ballpark where he's had some big moments. More>>

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