WEAU Sports News

There's eager anticipation -- and some divided loyalties -- for German-Americans who've been rooting for both teams until their pivotal World Cup clash.

The Division 4 championship game was an exciting, back-and-forth effort between the two teams, but in extra innings, Lake Country Lutheran took the lead and held on for the 11 to 7 victory.

Scooter Gennett had a grand slam and five RBIs, Khris Davis added a solo shot and the Milwaukee Brewers roughed up ace Stephen Strasburg in a 9-2 victory Wednesday over the Washington Nationals.

Jabari Parker could call on some nearby friends if the Bucks take the Duke forward with the second overall pick in the NBA draft.

The NFL has agreed to remove a cap on concussion-related damages after a judge questioned whether a proposed settlement provided enough money to cover retired players.

Ryan Zimmerman's two-run home run in the 16th inning lifted the Washington Nationals to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.

Sports Director Bob Gallaher sat down with new UW-Eau Claire Director of Athletics Dan Schumacher on Tuesday. The Blugolds' AD talked about a variety of subjects including trying to build a new basketball facility to replace Zorn Arena and addressed the subject of bringing back the sport of baseball.

The Minnesota Twins will have two minor-league prospects playing in the Futures Game that leads off the All-Star events at Target Field next month.

The Minnesota Lynx have signed guard Nadirah McKenith.

Gio Gonzalez combined with three relievers to hold Milwaukee's potent lineup to three hits, and Adam LaRoche hit a three-run homer to help the Washington Nationals beat the Brewers 3-0 on Monday night.

The Bucks appear to be narrowing their focus on Duke's Jabari Parker or Kansas' Andrew Wiggins with the second selection in this week's NBA draft.

The Minnesota Wild will start the regular season by renewing a brewing rivalry.

They were less than 30 seconds away. The Americans were about to romp into the round of 16 at the World Cup, about to walk off with their first come-from-behind win at soccer's showcase. About to advance with a game to spare. About to win consecutive World Cup games for the first time since 1930.

Aramis Ramirez homered and drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers continued their road dominance with a 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.

Joe Mauer had two hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the White Sox 6-5 Sunday to complete their first four-game sweep against Chicago in 20 years.

SportScene 13 for Saturday, June 21st, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express and the St. Cloud Rox in Northwoods League Baseball, and in Amateur Football, the Eau Claire Crush and the Menomonie Thunderhawks.

Aramis Ramirez had three hits, including a solo homer, and Wily Peralta won his fourth straight start as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the error-prone Colorado Rockies 9-4 on Saturday.

Joe Mauer hit a two-run double that just missed reaching the seats and Kevin Correia pitched a smooth six innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox for the third straight game, 4-3 on Saturday.

SportScene 13 for Friday, June 20th, 2014 includes highlights from the Eau Claire Express and the St. Cloud Rox from Carson Park.

Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin's NFL career is over after a neck injury he suffered last November.