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The St. Louis Cardinals claimed veteran George Kottaras off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

 The NFL suspended Vikings defensive lineman Spencer Nealy for the first four games of next season.

The World Cup final is Sunday, and a couple kids from the Coulee Region can't help but feel a connection to the host country. Their coach is from Brazil.

The slumping Milwaukee Brewers will recall top pitching prospect Jimmy Nelson from Triple-A Nashville.

Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy also said there are no plans to retire Brett Favre's jersey this season.

Sitting near the dugout railing after a strong outing, Matt Garza could only watch helplessly as his shutout evaporated.

After climbing to a season-high 19 games over .500 on June 28, the Brewers have watched their 6 1/2-game lead whittle away.

A man charged with killing the 2-year-old son of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson says the child choked on strawberry fruit snacks while he was in the bathroom.

A city commission unanimously approved the Chicago Cubs' massive renovation project that includes a Jumbotron and six other electronic signs.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale, who threw for the La Crosse Loggers in 2008, was voted by fans onto the roster for Tuesday's All-Star game.

Hernandez (4-8) needed just 84 pitches in eight innings to dispatch the aggressive Brewers, who have lost four straight and eight of nine.

The Bucks have signed first-round draft pick Jabari Parker to his rookie contract.

Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Bob Harlan has been honored with the re-dedication of a new plaza in his name.

The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Cody Almond to a one-year contract.

"I just want to thank everyone for all the support everyone gives me," Alec Brown said from Phoenix. The Winona native is preparing for the NBA Summer League.

Steve Stricker has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Royal Liverpool.

Lyle Overbay hit a first-inning grand slam for the first-place Brewers, who have dropped seven of eight.

Brian Dozier of the host Twins will compete Monday night. He leads Minnesota with 16 home runs.

The MLB All-Star game is a week away. The setup for the game, and the events surrounding it, is well underway.

The four Brewers in Minneapolis next week have something to play for.