Kelli Bates and Lauryn Gillis have left their mark on the University of Wisconsin volleyball program. It says so right in the record book.
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UW Band leader’s legacy at Camp Randall
Over the past 100 seasons at Camp Randall Stadium, few people have had as much of a lasting impact on the game day atmosphere as UW marching band director Mike Leckrone. After 49 years at the university, he has helped create traditions and familiar sights and sounds for Badgers fans attending a home football game.
Badgers volleyball: Wisconsin’s Dana Rettke, Sydney Hilley earn Big Ten honors
University of Wisconsin volleyball team freshmen Dana Rettke and Sydney Hilley were honored by the Big Ten Conference in its weekly awards announced Monday.
Packers showcase Iola native NPR host’s obsessive fandom
While most of his job is centered around music, TV and movies, the UW-Madison grad rarely misses an opportunity to mention his beloved Packers (or Badgers) from his NPR platform.
Chryst’s Wisconsin roots go back to his father
VIDEO: The past is part of the present for Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst, who is influenced by the teachings of his father, George, who was a longtime coach at UW-Platteville before dying in 1992.
Ex-Badgers Coach Bo Ryan Inducted Into College Basketball Hall Of Fame
Former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan was formally recognized in Kansas City this week as part of the 2017 class for the College Basketball Hall of Fame.
Photos: The best signs from ESPN’s College GameDay’s visit to Madison
Check out the State Journal’s gallery of some of the best signs from ESPN’s College GameDay show in Madison.
Badgers men’s basketball: Former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan headed for Hall of Fame
The office in Bo Ryan’s condominium on the Near West Side of Madison is small, especially compared to the one he had in his previous home.
Badgers football: Wisconsin remains at No. 5 in AP poll
The University of Wisconsin remained No. 5 in the Associated Press poll after its 24-10 win over Michigan on Saturday.
Sign time: UW fans display their creativity during ESPN College GameDa
ESPN College GameDay returned to Madison for the first time in over a year to kick off Wisconsin’s game vs. Michigan at Camp Randall Stadium.
Former UW players, current coaches reflect on Bo Ryan’s path to the Hall of Fame
Long before Josh Gasser left Port Washington and donned a Wisconsin uniform for the first time, he was fascinated watching UW coach Bo Ryan stalk the sideline and banter with the officials.
Wisconsin fans line up for ESPN’s College GameDay
MADISON, Wis. – ESPN’s show College GameDay makes a stop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with fans lining up at early hours in the morning and enduring snowfall.
Wisconsin’s young wideouts play crucial role in 24-10 victory over Michigan
With 4:41 remaining in the third quarter, and the Badgers (8-0 Big Ten, 11-0 overall) staring at yet another three-and-out, sophomore wideout A.J. Taylor made perhaps the biggest play of his young Wisconsin career, wriggling loose of his man for a 51-yard catch.
Wisconsin fans line up for ESPN’s College GameDay
ESPN’s show College GameDay makes a stop at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus with fans lining up at early hours in the morning and enduring snowfall.
Badgers football: Winningest senior class leads Wisconsin into playoff contention
With at least four games remaining in their University of Wisconsin football careers, the Badgers’ seniors are already the winningest class in school history.
ESPN’s College GameDay in Madison for Wisconsin-Michigan game
ESPN’s College GameDay is coming to town this weekend.
Michigan game weekend expected to bring Madison’s largest Airbnb surge
The coming weekend’s Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan Wolverines football game is expected to bring the largest surge of travelers to Madison in the history of Airbnb’s platform.
Whitnall standout Tyler Herro announces college choice
Tyler Herro announced Tuesday afternoon he will play college basketball at University of Kentucky in Lexington.
ESPN College GameDay show returns to Madison for Saturday’s Wisconsin vs. Michigan game
ESPN College GameDay, the popular pregame television show, returns to Madison on Saturday for a battle between nationally-ranked Big Ten foes Wisconsin and Michigan.
Badgers men’s hockey: Wisconsin, Notre Dame announce plans for games at United Center
A deal is in place for the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame to play a men’s hockey game at the United Center in Chicago in the next two seasons.
Badgers men’s soccer: Wisconsin to host Illinois-Chicago in NCAA tourney
Fresh off a championship in the Big Ten tournament, the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team earned a bid to the 2017 NCAA tournament on Monday.
The Champs: Wisconsin claims first Big Ten title in 23 years behind dominant defensive performance
Wisconsin’s magical run in the 2017 Big Ten Men’s Soccer Championship had a storybook ending on Sunday afternoon against No. 2-seeded Indiana as the Badgers claimed their first-ever outright Big Ten tournament title on penalty kicks.
Badgers men’s soccer: First NCAA bid since 2013 secured with penalty-kick victory over Indiana in Big Ten final
The University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA tournament — as champions.
Former UW-Madison Basketball Star Fights For NCAA Athlete Pay
College athletes in the NCAA aren’t allowed to be paid. The rule is based on something the NCAA calls “amateurism,” which they say ensures academics are king, and keeps competition fair and equal.
Wisconsin and House of Pain’s Jump Around: An Oral History
Ryan Sondrup swears he still has the notebook buried somewhere, the Magna Carta of Camp Randall cool. On it, the former Wisconsin tight end had scribbled down a list of popular songs that’d been brainstormed in the fall of 1998 with former Badgers football teammates during a free night at Wando’s, a local watering hole.
Gwen Jorgensen Training for Marathons
There’s nothing unusual about wanting to make a pivot in your professional life. But when an Olympic gold medalist feels compelled to make a career change while at the top of her game, it can come as a surprise.
Badgers women’s soccer: Wisconsin back in NCAA tournament
The University of Wisconsin women’s soccer team learned Monday that it is making a return trip to the NCAA tournament.
No. 1 Badgers march past No. 4 Buckeyes
Senior Claudia Kepler, junior Mikaela Gardner and sophomore Alexis Mauermann each notched goals to power the No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team to a 3-1 victory and a series sweep of No. 4 Ohio State Sunday afternoon at LaBahn Arena.
Montee Ball Happy in Sobriety, Working to Earn Degree from Wisconsin
Former NFL running back Montee Ball said he’s been sober for over 450 days in his recovery from alcoholism and has returned to the University of Wisconsin to pursue a college degree.
Barry: Badgers deserve more respect
I’m the first to admit that I’m biased. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1987 and bleed Badger red. I spent five years typing the play-by-play for the Badgers’ home football games while working for the Sports Information Department.
The future of football: How concerns about head injuries are changing youth sports in Madison
“There are people who are diagnosed with CTE who had never had a diagnosed concussion,” said Julie Stamm, a University of Wisconsin-Madison anatomist who has studied CTE and brain trauma in athletes.
Badgers open at No. 9 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
Wisconsin will start from the No. 9 position in its quest to secure one of the four spots in the College Football Playoff.
Football: Wisconsin wins at Illinois to remain undefeated
Badgers continue overcoming turnovers to move to 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in conference play
NFL Executive Troy Vincent on Football, Leadership and Why the Player Protests Actually Worked
If you could choose one person who understands the controversy surrounding the NFL protests for justice and equality, someone who played more than a decade-and-a-half in the NFL might have insight on the issue. If that person’s résumé included a stint as the head of the players union, a job working in player engagement, years of social activism and a post in the NFL’s front office, that person might have a unique perspective on the subject.
Homecoming week ends in victorious celebration for Wisconsin football team
Wisconsin obliterated Maryland in a very one-sided game.
Badgers men’s basketball: Greg Gard calls federal probe ‘first step’ in cleaning up the college game’s problems
University of Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard said he wasn’t shocked when news broke last month that 10 people, including four assistant coaches from around the country, had been arrested by the FBI as part of a corruption scheme.
Badgers football: Camp Randall traditions are foundation of stadium’s electric atmosphere
Wisconsin State Journal reporter Todd D. Milewski takes a look at a few of the stadium’s traditions:
Badgers basketball: Big Ten going to 20 men’s, 18 women’s conference games in 2018-19
The Big Ten announced Thursday morning it will play 20 conference games in men’s basketball and 18 games in women’s basketball starting with the 2018-19 season.
Tom Oates: Remembering 20 Badgers football games that helped shape Camp Randall’s legacy
What makes the Camp Randall experience truly special are the I-was-there moments. We all have them, some shared, some deeply personal.
Badgers football: Stage set for new era at Camp Randall Stadium
From his office above the seating bowl, Barry Alvarez can point to the areas where the second century of progress in Camp Randall Stadium are likely to be shaped.
‘Swish Upon A Cure’ is big success at Kohl Center
Wisconsin Badgers basketball head coach Greg Gard and his wife, Michelle, issued the challenge and UW-Madison students answered. At the sixth-annual “Swish Upon A Cure,” UW students helped raise the Gard’s donation to $20,349 in the fight against cancer.
“Swish Upon A Cure” nets thousands for cancer research
UW-Madison students joined in some fun and philanthropy at the Kohl Center on Monday
Swish Upon a Cure
Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard and his wife, Michelle, issued the challenge and UW-Madison students answered. At the sixth-annual “Swish Upon A Cure,” UW students helped raise the Gard’s donation to $20,349 in the fight against cancer.
UW Police prepare for potentially rainy gameday
With wet weather heading our way, UWPD has a plan to make sure football fans stay safe at Saturday’s Badger football game.
Head football coach Gary Andersen out at Oregon State
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State and coach Gary Andersen have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately, with the Beavers off to a 1-5 start.
Fill the seats in the student section — Fred Klancnik
Where were the students who didn’t show up for the “sold out” UW football game against Northwestern at Camp Randall last Saturday?
Appleton native Brian Butch takes coaching job with Wisconsin Herd
APPLETON – Basketball has taken Brian Butch all around the world, and now the game he loves is bringing him home.
Badgers men’s hockey: After years of decline, season-ticket sales climb for second straight year
University of Wisconsin men’s hockey season-ticket sales for the general public — not including students, suites or clubs — climbed 2.3 percent this year, the second straight season of gains after a prolonged slump.
Badgers sports: Contract with Pepsi up for Board of Regents approval this week
Pepsi beverages will be for sale at University of Wisconsin athletics events starting in the 2018-19 school year if the UW Board of Regents signs off on a five-year contract later this week.
Tom Oates: Tony Granato is prepared to balance Wisconsin, Olympic coaching duties
One of the feel-good stories in college athletics last year was University of Wisconsin men’s hockey coach Tony Granato going back to school to finish his degree while simultaneously reinvigorating a powerhouse program that had gone dormant on and off the ice.
Throwback photos: The evolution of Wisconsin’s Bucky Badger over the years
Photographic history of UW mascot.
Badgers men’s basketball: Tracy Webster leads star-studded group into Wisconsin Hall of Fame
Webster is part of a star-studded 11-member class that includes Darrell Bevell (football); Brooks Bollinger (football); the late Bob Suter (men’s hockey); Brian Elliott (men’s hockey); Sara Bauer (women’s hockey); Tamara Moore (women’s basketball); Chris Solinsky (men’s cross country and track and field); the late Arlie Schardt (men’s cross country and track and field). The late Guy Lowman will be honored in the coach/staff category and UW marching band director Mike Leckrone will be honored in the special service category.
Badgers men’s hockey: For first time in four decades, WPT off Wisconsin’s TV schedule
The University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team will have at least 17 of its 35 regular-season games on television in the 2017-18 season.
UW students wait in line for Badgers men’s hockey season tickets
The Wisconsin men’s hockey team finished with 12 more win last season than the year before and the high standard carried over to this year. The Badgers come in ranked No.12 in the USCHO.com preseason poll.
Chryst comments on NFL protests, relationship with players
Badgers head coach Paul Chryst commented on some of the social issues that are sparking conversation within the NFL.
Milwaukee Bucks request waivers on former UW star Bronson Koenig
The Milwaukee Bucks were quick to sign players to two-way contracts this summer, inking rookies Bronson Koenig and Jalen Moore in early July.
Specializing in one sport leads to more stress, study finds
Focusing on one sport rather than participating in multiple different sports could lead to more stress for young athletes, one study found.
UW student men’s basketball tickets sell out in minutes
According to University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, tickets went on sale at 7 a.m. and all 2,100 tickets were gone by 7:12 a.m.
Wisconsin fans stunned by their treatment at BYU game
PROVO — Wisconsin alumni Carrie and Tim Bussian couldn’t believe what they heard from BYU fans while visiting LaVell Edwards Stadium for Saturday’s football game.
UW student men’s basketball tickets sell out in minutes
The student section for Wisconsin men’s basketball sold out in 12 tickets on Thursday.