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Elvis has 4 RBIs for Rangers in 6-2 win over slumping Twins

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 11:57pm
Waiting in the on-deck circle, Elvis Andrus started trying to blow the ball Mitch Moreland had just hit to center field.

Jordyn Kleman carries Logan to first-ever state title game

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 11:31pm
The Rangers said leading up to the state semifinal that they had the best pitcher left in the tournament. On Friday night in Madison, Jordyn Kleman proved that correct.

Studious Tolzien moves up to back up Rodgers for Packers

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 4:20pm
Before he breaks the huddle, Aaron Rodgers likes to think good thoughts about the play that he's about to run for the Green Bay Packers. There are plenty of positive memories from which the two-time NFL MVP can draw.

News 8 Sports Round Up - June 11, 2015

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:42pm
Aquinas girls soccer marches one step closer to state with a shutout of Lourdes Academy.

Brewers rally from 4 down, beat Nationals 6-5

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:34pm
Scooter Gennett drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the bottom of the eighth, capping the Milwaukee Brewers' rally from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 win Thursday night over the Washington Nationals.

Pistons acquire veteran forward Ilyasova from Bucks

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:25pm
The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran Ersan Ilyasova from the Milwaukee Bucks, adding a long-range shooter to their frontcourt.

Wild announce 6-game preseason schedule with 3 home games

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 4:09pm
The Minnesota Wild have announced a six-game preseason that includes two home games against the Buffalo Sabres and a home-and-home series with the Winnipeg Jets.

UW-La Crosse student breaks powerlifting world record

Thu, 06/11/2015 - 3:02pm
Andy Askow broke the record for his age and weight class for the squat during the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Powerlifting World Championships in Finland.

Sweep, it is: Gordon, Volquez guide Royals past Twins 7-2

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:13pm
Alex Gordon hit a three-run homer, Edinson Volquez struck out six batters over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat Minnesota 7-2 on Wednesday to finish the first series sweep this season of the Twins at home.

Lohse struggles against Pirates again as Brewers fall 2-0

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:12pm
Kyle Lohse spent most of the first nine years of his career dominating the Pittsburgh Pirates. Those days are long gone.

Packers WR Jordy Nelson catching passes after hip surgery

Wed, 06/10/2015 - 11:12pm
Staring intensely from the sideline, Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson hunched over at the hip with his hands on his knees while clutching a play sheet.

Rookie Jungmann shines in debut as Brewers top Pirates 4-1

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:07pm
Taylor Jungmann pitched seven efficient innings in his major league debut to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Young shines in Royals' 2-0 win over Twins

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:02pm
Chris Young took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Salvador Perez homered to help the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Vikings set 50th training camp in Mankato to start July 26

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:59pm
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings will start their 50th consecutive training camp in Mankato on July 26 with a Sunday morning practice.

News 8 Highlight Zone - June 9, 2015

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:17pm
West Salem will make their first WIAA spring baseball state appearance after surviving an eleven-inning sectional game.

Nelson's solid start lifts Brewers to 2-0 win over Pirates

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:08am
Jimmy Nelson pitched six shutout innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Monday night in a game delayed more than two hours by rain delays.

Brewers 1st-round pick Clark has unique grip on hitting

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:06am
Brewers first-round draft pick Trent Clark has quite the grip on hitting.

Twins go with pitching Day 1, including Cody of Chippewa Falls

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 12:01am
The Minnesota Twins have selected left-handed pitcher Tyler Jay from the University of Illinois in the first round of the 2015 first-year player draft.

Twins bats go silent against Vargas in 3-1 loss to Royals

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:56pm
The Twins' surprising offense helped Minnesota take a surprising lead in the American League Central over the Kansas City Royals.

Milwaukee business groups rally around Bucks arena deal

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:29pm
The Legislature must act quickly to approve a $500 million financing deal to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena or the agreement could fall apart.

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