WEAU Sports News

Yovani Gallardo gave up three hits in seven innings, Martin Maldonado tied a career-high with four RBIs and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers avoided a three-game sweep by beating David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Wednesday.

The Packers have signed their general manager to a multi-year contract extension.

Kyle Gibson bounced back for a rocky start to shut down Kansas City, and the Minnesota Twins held on through a shaky ninth to beat James Shields and the Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night.

SportScene 13 for Tuesday, July 29th, 2014 includes Express highlights, Eau Claire Legion state preview, and video of the Menomonie 5th-8th grade football camp.

Alex Cobb struck out 12 in eight innings and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs Tuesday night, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. It was the Rays' 11th win in 12 games.

The Twins were playing short-handed Tuesday night against the Royals while outfielder Oswaldo Arcia spent time with his family following the birth of his baby boy.

Henry Ellenson continues to make his mark in the basketball world as the highly recruited Rice Lake star was named to the Team USA Under 17 National team that will play in the World Championship next week in Dubai.

As he watched the BCS championship game last season, Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook could not help but wonder what might have been if a playoff system was in place.

The Minnesota Wild have re-signed right wing Justin Fontaine to a two-year contract, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.

SportScene 13 for Monday, July 28th, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express game up in Duluth.

The Wisconsin Badgers took the podium at this year's B1G Ten Media Day in Chicago.

Jake Odorizzi won his third consecutive start, James Loney had two RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Monday night.

Kyle Rudolph has a new contract to match the significant value the Minnesota Vikings have considered him to be for their offense.

The Hamilton Bulldogs announced the deal on the team's website Monday morning.

SportScene 13 for Sunday, July 27th, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express and the Rochester Honkers.

Lucas Duda hit a two-run homer, rookie Jacob deGrom pitched well into the seventh, and the New York Mets split a four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-0 win Sunday.

Sam Fuld hit a tiebreaking, two-run single off Javy Guerra in a three-run seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.

SportScene 13 for Saturday, July 26th, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express and the Rochester Honkers, as well, as, the announcing that Henry Ellenson is a finalist for the USA U17 basketball team.

Wily Peralta earned his team-leading 12th win, and Mark Reynolds homered in the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night.

The Green Bay Packers have signed WR Jordy Nelson to a contract extension. The signing was announced Saturday by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.