Sports
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Zorba Paster: Blood pressure can be eased with less salt
Dr. Zorba Paster says it could be a good choice for you to reduce salt and take in more potassium — both good for your blood pressure and your kidneys.
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‘It’s us against the world’: Milwaukee Brewers start postseason run
WPR’s “Morning Edition” host Alex Crowe spoke with Jeff Levering, a play-by-play announcer for the Brewers on Bally Sports Wisconsin and a member of the radio broadcast team.
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Wisconsin researchers weigh in on concussion prevention innovations in sports
Starting in 2022, Guardian Caps were mandated for NFL players in certain positions during pre-season practices. So far, no players on the Green Bay Packers have opted to wear the helmets in regular season games.
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Former Milwaukee Bucks player now a ‘significant minority owner’ of team
Former Milwaukee Bucks player Junior Bridgeman is now a “significant minority owner” of the team — 40 years after playing in his final game with them.
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Federal wildlife regulators investigating 3 wolf killings in Wisconsin
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating three reported wolf killings in Wisconsin that have occurred within the last year, according to state wildlife regulators.
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Brett Favre says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
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Proposed hiking and biking trail could connect Wausau to Tomahawk
The proposed route promises a breathtaking journey and could boost tourism in central Wisconsin.
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Swimmer Jim Dreyer keeps sights on crossing Lake Michigan despite setbacks
Ultra-marathon swimmer Jim Dreyer was recently forced to abandon his fourth attempt to cross Lake Michigan by himself. He tells WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” he’s not done trying to cross the world’s fifth largest lake.
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‘Rest is not necessarily best’: A new approach to concussion treatment
Concussion experts are shifting from a “rest is best” mentality, to encouraging a quick return to light activity.
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DNR specialists stress safety ahead of opening of archery deer hunting season
Tomorrow is the start of the archery deer hunting season, stretching until January. Two DNR staffers tell us what to expect this season and how to stay safe.