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Boys Basketball

Marathon's True Thurs.

HIGHLIGHTS: Marathon boys hoops uses tempo to take down Neillsville in Monday night action

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
Marathon boys basketball used high tempo and a lot of speed to beat Neillsville on their home court in Monday night action.

Sports

Schroeder had a hat trick in SPASH's first game of the season against Marshfield.

Hello, My Name Is: Jackson Schroeder

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Ben Helwig
The SPASH junior appreciates any opportunity to get out on the ice, whether it be practice or the game

Mlb

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio responds to questions following a news conference...

Brewers sign outfield prospect Chourio to record-setting 8-year deal

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld
The value is a reported $82 million guaranteed with a potential for $142.5 million with incentives. It’s the most guaranteed money to a player who has yet to reach the major leagues.

Basketball

Wisconsin's AJ Storr, left, and Max Klesmit celebrate after Wisconsin beat ranked Marquette in...

Wisconsin ranked No. 23 in AP Top 25 poll after beating Marquette

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Wisconsin is ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25 Poll after beating No. 3 Marquette on Saturday. It is Wisconsin’s first time in the top 25 poll this season. Marquette slipped to No. 8

Packers

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love reacts at the end of an NFL football game against the Kansas...

Packers’ continued belief leads to a third straight win, climb into playoff race

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
The Packers continued belief leads to a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and a continued push to make the playoffs.

Packers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City...

FINAL: Packers upset Chiefs in primetime, defeating the reigning champions 27-19

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 8:34 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson on two of his three touchdown passes.

News

A Green Bay Packers fan holds a sign during the first half of an NFL football game against the...

Taylor Swift on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce, Chiefs face Packers

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Taylor Swift was on hand at Lambeau Field to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in their Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers.

Sports

Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rick Ross are engaging a new generation of law...

Matt LaFleur has ‘heard’ that Taylor Swift will be at Lambeau

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 12:06 PM CST
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By Alice Reid and The Associated Press
The Swiftmania continues: the hype surrounding a possible visit from Taylor Swift to Green Bay for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs has got a lot of people talking, including the Packers head coach.

Sports

High school sports

Loaded Saturday of high school sports provides boys hockey and basketball

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 11:07 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Both SPASH and Lakeland boys hockey would play in overtime games on Saturday.

Sports

Wisconsin's Max Klesmit (11) signals after hitting a three-point basket against Marquette...

Klesmit’s fast start, Wisconsin’s rebounding help Badgers beat No. 3 Marquette 75-64

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Max Klesmit scored all 21 of his points in the first half for Wisconsin in the win.
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High School

Rhinelander boys basketball during a home game against Antigo on Dec. 1, 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS: Area high school teams take the court for Friday night hoops

Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld and Ben Helwig
Multiple area hoops opened conference play Friday night as the basketball season ramps up in December.

High School

SPASH's Grant Chandonais before a game vs Chippewa Falls on Nov. 30, 2023.

HIGHLIGHTS: SPASH boys, Mosinee girls pick up wins in basketball action

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:47 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
SPASH boys basketball and Mosinee girls basketball each picked up wins in non-conference action Thursday night.

Podcasts

Pacelli's Jaydon Awe

Hilight Zone Podcast: Back Even Stronger

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Noah Manderfeld speaks with those Camden Schurk, Jaydon Awe and senior Logan Mayer about the hopes this team has to build off last season’s performance on a new episode of the WSAW Hilight Zone Podcast.

Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love runs up field after throwing a touchdown to wide...

Packers prepare for the Chiefs, aim to continue playoff push

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:26 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Packers hope to remain in the playoff hunt and prove they are a force to be reckoned with against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night.

Mlb

FILE -Milwaukee Brewers' Devin Williams throws during the second inning of a spring training...

Brewers closer Devin Williams named NL Reliever of the Year

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Brewers closer Devin Williams has been named the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year, the MLB announced Wednesday.

Boys Basketball

EJ Weix and the Merrill Boys Basketball team celebrates after hitting a buzzer-beater...

WATCH: Merrill boys basketball hits 2 buzzer-beaters for wins

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
When Merrill boys basketball’s varsity and junior varsity teams were given one last opportunity to win games last night, they both delivered in dramatic fashion.

Hunting

DNR reminds turkey hunters to apply for spring authorizations by Dec. 10

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:46 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR reminds wild turkey hunters that applications for the 2024 spring season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10.

News

Milwaukee Pro Soccer

Milwaukee Pro Soccer debut delayed 1 year

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM CST
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By Heather Poltrock
Plans to bring a pro soccer team to Wisconsin have been delayed by a year.

Sports

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, center, collides with Miami Heat forward Duncan...

The NBA’s tournament quarterfinals are set, with Pacers, Bucks, Lakers and Kings set to host

Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 7:41 AM CST
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By Tim Reynolds
Khris Middleton had a thought pop into his head immediately after Milwaukee topped Miami to finish group play in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament with an unbeaten record.

Sports

D.C. Everest Sophomore Adam McKaig attempting a wrap-around shot in the first quarter vs. the...

D.C. Everest boys hockey shut out the Northwest Icemen in home opener, winning 10-0

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:21 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Sophomore Adam McKaig and junior Thomas Passineu each brought in hat tricks for the Evergeens.

Nfl

Tucker Kraft scores first career NFL touchdown for Packers on Thanksgiving against Detroit

NFL sets Thanksgiving Day audience record for second straight year, averaging 34.1 million

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The NFL set a Thanksgiving Day viewership record for the second straight year, with the three games averaging 34.1 million viewers on TV and digital platforms.

College

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) runs to score a 5-yard rushing touchdown during the...

Badgers star running back Braelon Allen declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Fond du Lac native rushed for 3,494 yards and 35 touchdowns in his three years at Wisconsin.

Hello, My Name Is

Central Wisconsin Storm forward Tristan Wicklund looks to lead the Storm in more ways than one.

Hello, My Name Is: Tristan Wicklund

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Central Wisconsin Storm forward Tristan Wicklund has all the attributes that make a skilled hockey player, but her teammates say her selfishness elevates her game on the ice.

Sports

Wittenberg-Birnamwood improved to 1-0 with the 50-46 win.

Wittenberg-Birnamwood outlasts Antigo in boys’ basketball showdown

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The win gives the Chargers a win in their first game of the season.

Sports

Hagen has been the Colby head coach for the last seven years.

Jim Hagen retiring as Colby football head coach

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Hagen has coached at Colby for 33 years, the last seven as head coach

High School

Northland Pines' Jacob Beer (#30) looking to pass while surrounded by Wausau West defenders.

Mosinee girls, Wausau West boys basketball are handful of winners throughout Saturday tournament games

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 11:17 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Wausau West boys took home this year's Turkey Shoot right in Warrior territory, defeating Northland Pines 62-30.

College

Wisconsin wide receiver Chimere Dike (13) celebrates after the 28-14 win against Minnesota of...

Wisconsin takes back Axe Game series lead in 28-14 win over Minnesota

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Badgers are back ahead 63-62-8 over Minnesota in rivalry history.

High School

Wausau West Senior Caden Werth attempting a three-pointer in a matchup vs. Elcho.

Wausau East boys dominate, Everest girls and Newman boys fall amongst many Friday basketball games

Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Wausau East brought home a 66-point victory to start their season.

Packers

Green Bay Packers safety Jonathan Owens reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL...

FINAL: Packers stun Lions 29-22 on a Thanksgiving victory in Detroit

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 1:02 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
The Packers secure their first Thanksgiving victory since 2011.

Nba

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, looks to pass after driving past Boston...

Stevens Point’s Hauser scores 10 points, Celtics down Bucks 119-116

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 8:57 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Stevens Point native Sam Hauser scored 10 points as his Boston Celtics stayed atop the Eastern Conference with a win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Packers

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Green Bay Packers (4-6) will be in Detroit to take on the Lions (8-2) on Thanksgiving Day at 11:30 a.m. on Fox.

Packers

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL...

Packers place TE Musgrave, RB Wilson on IR, sign 2 players to active roster

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 1:33 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
The Packers have made a slew of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. They placed Luke Musgrave and Emanuel Wilson on the injured reserve, while signing running back James Robinson and wide receiver Bo Melton to the active roster.

Football

The 12 2023 NewsChannel 7 Defensive Football All-Stars.

2023 NewsChannel 7 Defensive Football All-Stars

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
12 defensive players add their names to the illustrious 63 year history of the NewsChannel 7 Football All-Stars

Football

The 13 2023 NewsChannel 7 Football Offensive All-Stars

2023 NewsChannel 7 Offensive Football All-Stars

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
13 offensive players add their names to the illustrious 63 year history of the NewsChannel 7 Football All-Stars

Sports

Camp Randall Stadium (Source: UW Madison)

Wisconsin Badgers to face Pittsburgh in 2027 in Ireland match up

Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 1:09 PM CST
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By Nick Viviani
Irish eyes will be smiling at UW football in just a few years.

Football

History of the Channel 7 All-Stars

63 years later, NewsChannel 7 Football All-Stars continues to make history

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM CST
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By Nolan Bulmahn
Voted by coaches, the All-Star award recognizes the top area athletes.

Sports

Plattner's game-winning kick at state was the only field goal make of his career.

Hello, My Name Is: Laurenz Plattner

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The foreign exchange student from Germany made his first career field goal to help Stratford win a state title

Nba

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after a dunk during the first half of an NBA...

Antetokounmpo scores 42 on 20-of-23 shooting, leading the Bucks to a 142-129 win over the Wizards

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 8:53 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points on 20-of-23 shooting, and the Milwaukee Bucks won their fifth consecutive game Monday night.

Hunting

DNR celebrates successful elk hunting season as hunters fill harvest

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 3:01 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Wisconsin DNR is celebrating a successful elk hunting season as all four state-licensed hunters filled their harvest authorizations.

Sports

Packers logo

Late comeback pushes Packers over Chargers

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 1:31 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
Jayden Reed's 37-yard rushing touchdown was the longest of his career.

Sports

Wisconsin's Tanner Mordecai (8) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game...

Wisconsin rallies, tops Nebraska in overtime

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The 24-17 win gives Wisconsin bowl eligibility for the 22nd straight year

Sports

Malik Abdul-Wahid had a double-double in the Pointers' win over Edgewood, tallying 12 points...

UWSP men’s basketball cruises to Saturday win

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The Pointers stormed by Edgewood College 80-54 Saturday in Stevens Point

Sports

The Pointers fell to 0-3 in WIAC play with the 5-1 loss.

Pointers’ women’s hockey team falls at home to UW-Superior

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
After leading 1-0 after the first period, UWSP went on to lose the game 5-1

Sports

Gwyenth Kumm and Pittsville topped Northland Lutheran 85-46 Friday night.

Edgar, Pittsville girls pick up wins on first night of Friday hoops

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 10:37 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig and Noah Manderfeld
Edgar won a conference game over Marathon, while Pittville topped Northland Lutheran.

Mlb

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff throws during the first inning of a...

Brandon Woodruff becomes free agent after Brewers fail to offer contract

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST
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By WSAW Staff and The Associated Press
The announcement was made by Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Arnold.

College

The Huskers and Badgers will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Camp Randall Stadium with the game...

Wisconsin, Nebraska chasing bowl eligibility when they face off in Madison

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 12:19 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Nebraska (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) will play Wisconsin (5-5, 3-4) at Camp Randall on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on NBC.

Mlb

A rendering of the proposed Las Vegas stadium

MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The A’s will move to Las Vegas and become only the second Major League Baseball team in more than a half-century to shift cities.

News

Fans show support for area teams

Fans supporting area high school teams in state playoffs from hometowns

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
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By Tom Zurawski
Longtime football rivals Stratford and Edgar are both celebrating state championships today and for the first time ever in the same year.

News

Edgar celebrates their 8th state title in school history.

Edgar wins 8th D7 State Title at Camp Randall

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Ben Helwig
The 2023 State Football title games kicked off at Camp Randall in Madison.

Football

Stratford State Champs

Stratford Tigers go back-to-back, win ninth title to tie state record

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
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By Sean White
The Stratford Tigers defeated the Darlington Redbirds in the Division 6 State Title game on Thursday at Camp Randall to win their ninth state title.
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