The study results showing degenerative brain disease in roughly 25 percent of the former NFL athletes tested may not translate to lower levels of play like high school and college football.

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Green Bay Packers star running back Josh Jacobs is facing misdemeanor criminal charges related to a domestic violence arrest in May.

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The news of Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District senior Adam Massman's passing has rocked Wisconsin's high school football community. In a district-wide email on Saturday, Superintendent Drew Semingson said Adam was "injured during Thursday night's football game."

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A truck delivering some of the boats had an accident on US Route 2 in Iron River this week, damaging some of the watercraft. No serious injuries were reported.

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Andrew DeVito from Kenosha is a national champion with his sights set on a professional fighting career.

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Thousands of endurance athletes are in Milwaukee this weekend for the 2026 USA Triathlon Nationals event.

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The 21-year-old athlete has been twirling a baton since he could walk. He will be representing Team USA at the global baton twirling championships in Paris next week but says shame almost stopped him from competing

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Collin Powers of Janesville is part of the No. 3 ranked doubles team in the American Cornhole League.

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The Milwaukee Hurling Club was founded in 1996 and has around 240 members. Two of the original members told WPR about the sport and why this club has grown to be one of the largest outside of Ireland.

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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office.

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Nearly 900 horseshoe pitchers from around the world are in central Wisconsin for the two-week competition.

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After a historic 2025 season, the Milwaukee Brewers are right back where they left off. 

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Wisconsin native Shawn Eichorst has been appointed to serve as the university’s new athletic director, interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots announced Wednesday.

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A former Milwaukee Bucks player has been indicted on illegal sports betting charges for when he played for the team.

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One of the most beloved athletes in Wisconsin sports history has been dealt to the Miami Heat.

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