WEAU Sports News
Packers GM Thompson: Great to have Favre back
Packers general manager Ted Thompson is happy with how the team is moving forward with former quarterback Brett Favre.
Brewers slip by Giants 4-3
Gerardo Parra snapped a tie with a home run in the seventh -- his first hit since been acquired by the Brewers -- and Milwaukee recorded the final out of its 4-3 victory Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants when video replay overturned a safe call at first base.
Eau Claire High Schools Hit the Practice Field
Tuesday marks the first day that high school football players can practice and the three Eau Claire high schools are optimistic for the upcoming season.
Badgers return to the field for first day of practice
The Wisconsin Badgers football team held their first practice of the 2014 season today at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
Favre headed to Packers HOF in 2015
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame and have his jersey retired next year.
Packers to make announcement about Brett Favre
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inc. and the Green Bay Packers will make a joint announcement concerning Brett Favre tomorrow at the Lambeau Field Atrium.
Regis' Wampler verbally commits to play basketball at Drake
Today, Eau Claire Regis senior Billy Wampler, verbally committed to play basketball at Drake University in Des Moines, IA.
SportScene 13 for Sunday, August 3rd, 2014
SportScene 13 for Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 includes highlights and reaction from the Eau Claire Cavaliers last game of the summer.
Lackey wins debut, Cardinals nip Brewers 3-2
John Lackey won his St. Louis debut when the Cardinals rallied for three runs in the seventh inning, capped by a go-ahead from rookie Oscar Taveras to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Sunday.
Badgers ready for quarterback competition
The Wisconsin Badgers haven't even taken the practice field this fall but are already talking about the competition at quarterback.
SportScene 13 for Saturday, August 2nd, 2014
SportScene 13 for Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Cavaliers and the Chaseburg-Coon Valley Blues.
Peralta wins 13th, Brewers beat Cardinals 7-4
Wily Peralta won his 13th game to tie for the National League lead and Aramis Ramirez powered the Milwaukee Brewers with a home run and RBI double off St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright in a 7-4 victory Friday night.
RB Melvin Gordon takes leading role at Wisconsin
Melvin Gordon is taking on a new role this season at Wisconsin that has nothing to with his exceptional ability to run the ball.
Former Packers great Butler honored with Lambeau Leap statue
LeRoy Butler, inventor of the Lambeau Leap was honored Friday as the bronze Lambeau Leap statue was unveiled outside of Lambeau Field.
Escobar, Ventura lead Royals past Twins, 6-3
Alcides Escobar hit a two-run triple and Yordano Ventura pitched seven effective innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-3 Thursday.
What a catch: Packers' Lacy preps for 3-down duty
Running back Eddie Lacy is working on different parts of his game in training camp for the Green Bay Packers.
Brewers acquire OF Gerardo Parra from D-backs
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Gerardo Parra from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a pair of minor leaguers.
A's deal Tommy Milone to Twins for Sam Fuld
The A's announced the deal Thursday morning before the trade deadline.
Athlete of the Week: Old Abe Hockey in the Pros
The Eau Claire Memorial men's hockey program has been one of the most successful high school programs in the state over the past decade. As of this week, four Old Abe alums find their names on the roster of professional franchises. Jake Dowell, with Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL. Jake McCabe, Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. Jefferson Dahl, with EHC Klostersee in Germany. and Charley Graaskamp in the OHL with the Soo Greyhounds.
Jim Leonhard signs with Cleveland Browns
Former Flambeau High School and Wisconsin star Jim Leonhard will have a new team this year as he has signed with the Cleveland Browns.