Jackson Sharp, Adam Spencer, others emerge victorious in Ohio on Saturday.
Men’s Track and Field: Wisconsin secures Big Ten Championship behind standout performances
Badger Herald
Category: Athletics
Journalist sues UW-Madison for rejecting request for name, image, likeness consulting contract
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A journalist sued the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its fundraising arm after the university denied his request for an athletic department consulting agreement that could shed more light on the name, image and likeness era of college athletics.
Badger volleyball to return to play in April for three spring matches
Channel 3000
The Badgers announced their spring schedule on Wednesday, featuring three matches in the month of April including one at the UW Field House.
Packers seek injury treatment from a UW-Madison athletic health center
The Daily Cardinal
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is reportedly donning a lab coat for injured NFL athletes.
Former Wisconsin basketball player Larry Petty dies at age 65
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Former University of Wisconsin center Larry Petty, who played for the Badgers from 1977-81, died last month at his home in Poynette. He was 65.
Edwina Qualls recognized for advocacy, inducted into class of difference-makers
The Badger Herald
Former University of Wisconsin women’s basketball head coach Edwina Qualls was recently inducted into the Big Ten Impact Pioneers Class of 2024.
Former Wisconsin men’s basketball coach a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalist
Wisconsin State Journal
Bo Ryan, Wisconsin’s coach of 15 years before retiring in December 2015, is one of 14 finalists in consideration for the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class. The finalists were announced on the Hall of Fame’s live show on NBA TV Friday afternoon, a lead-in to coverage of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.
Gait speed is one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is OK
CNN
“For people who have certain injuries, a gait analysis can help us correct the mechanics that might cause it to recur,” said Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit, a professor in orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and director of Badger Athletic Performance in Madison.
UW men’s hockey team deserves more games on TV — Tom Stalowski
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: For years we were stuck watching losing hockey on TV. Finally we have a product worthy of being televised each and every week. Even the local station used to show a few games every year. Evidently nobody seems to care.
Former Wisconsin Badgers coach Bo Ryan is a finalist for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin college coaching legend Bo Ryan is on the doorstep of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame after being selected as finalist for the Class of 2024 on Friday evening in Indianapolis.
JJ Watt is still having fun with the haircut that broke the internet during the Super Bowl
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
JJ Watt had an eventful Super Bowl broadcast, and it wasn’t for anything the CBS commentator said.
The Pewaukee native, former University of Wisconsin star and future NFL Hall of Famer debuted a hairstyle that seized control of the internet discourse during parts of Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. His spiky … 90s inspired? … look was met with some major curiosity. And comparisons.
Relive great moments from the Wisconsin men’s basketball NCAA Tournament teams from 1941 to 2012
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A collection of our favorite Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball photos from 1941-2012 includes a national championship and a Final Four run.
Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard through the years
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photo package of Greg Gard.
Phoebe Bacon focused on passion, not pressure, in bid for second Olympics
Daily Cardinal
While striving to make it back to the Olympics for a second time, University of Wisconsin-Madison swimmer Phoebe Bacon is making sure she prioritizes her love for swimming leading up to her return to the Olympic Trials stage.
Wisconsin women’s basketball standouts didn’t talk to each other. Now they’re ‘troublemakers’
Wisconsin State Journal
There’s a consensus who the closest University of Wisconsin women’s basketball teammates are away from the court: Ronnie Porter and Serah Williams.
Former Badgers linebacker Leo Chenal now has two Super Bowl rings in two years, and he made an impact against 49ers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It’s not a bad way to start a career.
Former Wisconsin Badgers star linebacker Leo Chenal is now 2-for-2 in Super Bowl-title seasons, winning another ring with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in the 25-22 victory over San Francisco.
What worries Wisconsin’s athletic director the most in changing landscape
Wisconsin State Journal
There are a few layers to what could trouble the athletic director of a Division I program, and Chris McIntosh listed them to the Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday.
‘Just try it’: An NBA approach to nutrition transforms Wisconsin men’s basketball players
Wisconsin State Journal
Kamari McGee remembers being caught off guard: Lamb chops? For breakfast? McGee didn’t even know what those were.
UW Board of Regents approve UW-Madison athletics center reconstruction
Daily Cardinal
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents authorized a reconstruction project for the Camp Randall Sports Center Thursday which would turn the former workout facility into an indoor football training center.
Plans to replace football training facility at UW-Madison advance
Wisconsin Public Radio
A new sports facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is one step closer to breaking ground after the Capital Planning and Budget Committee of the UW Board of Regents approved the plans in a unanimous vote.
Badgers’ Serah Williams named to to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
Madison365
Wisconsin sophomore Serah Williams is one of 15 players in the nation named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Wednesday.
Why Wisconsin men’s hockey is celebrating 75 seasons more than 100 years after its debut
Wisconsin State Journal
Why haven’t the Badgers already passed 100 seasons? Put some of the blame on the Great Depression and slushy ice that sometimes forced the team to practice on roller skates in the Red Gym.
Cops called, skipping bars, Ian’s Pizza on overnight journey for front row Purdue-Wisconsin seats
Wisconsin State Journal
A sea of red, white and black snaked around the Kohl Center and slithered its way down to W. Dayton Street early Sunday morning.
Badger fans camp outside Kohl Center ahead of game
WKOW – Channel 27
Badger fans bundled up and set up tents outside of the Kohl Center ahead of the Wisconsin versus Purdue matchup.
Athletic director pleas for fans to experience resurgent No. 4 Wisconsin men’s hockey
Wisconsin State Journal
Over a day of conversations between University of Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh and Mike Hastings last March in Minnesota, the topic of a rebuilding timeline for the men’s hockey team never rose to the surface.
Colleges Spending the Most Money on Sports: Ohio State Tops the List
Business Insider
UW-Madison listed at #20.
Big Ten men’s, women’s basketball tournament expansion won’t include the entire conference
Wisconsin State Journal
With four new programs set to enter the conference in the next academic year, the Big Ten announced plans to expand the conference tournaments — but to 15 teams, excluding the three worst-performing of the 18 programs that will be members of the Big Ten next season.
Luke Fickell, Kelly Sheffield among Wisconsin coaches receiving contract extensions
Wisconsin State Journal
Luke Fickell received his first contract extension as University of Wisconsin football coach Friday, but — as with other Badgers coaches — it was a formality.
Volleyball’s Kelly Sheffield, women’s soccer’s Paula Wilkins and men’s soccer’s Neil Jones all have five-year agreements that now run through Jan. 31, 2029.
Wisconsin’s Luke Fickell, three other fall sports coaches receive contract extensions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The University of Wisconsin athletic board on Friday approved contract extensions for four fall sports coaches: Luke Fickell (football), Kelly Sheffield (volleyball), Paula Wilkins (women’s soccer) and Neil Jones (men’s soccer).
Fickell signed a seven-year contract in November 2022. He receives a $100,000 raise and is due to be paid $7.6 million from April 1 of next year through March 31 of 2025.
Wisconsin vs. Marquette celebrity softball game, featuring Steve Novak, Travis Diener, Travis Beckum and Chez Mellusi, set for July 14
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The event is hosted by former Marquette University basketball greats Steve Novak and Travis Diener, as well as former University of Wisconsin-Madison football player Travis Beckum and current running back Chez Mellusi.
Nine connections between Wisconsin and the Super Bowl teams
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Though the Green Bay Packers were left lamenting a narrow loss to the San Francisco 49ers, perhaps even more so after Detroit suffered an even greater heartbreak in an NFC championship-game loss, there are several Wisconsin connections heading to Super Bowl LVIII in two weeks.
Explaining Wisconsin athletics’ $194 million in expenses for 2022-23 school year
Wisconsin State Journal
When the school’s annual financial report to the NCAA for the same time period came out this month, the total expenses line was much higher — in excess of $194 million.
UW volleyball player speaks to students, families about journey with dyslexia
WMTV - Channel 15
Joslyn Boyer, a fifth year senior, says she was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, but there weren’t a lot of resources. “Thankfully, my parents were huge advocates for me and marched in the principal’s office and said, ‘This is what she has, this is what she needs.’”
Colleges Making the Most Money From Sports: Ohio State Tops the List
Business Insider
Conference: Big TenAverage Annual Athletics Revenue: $130 millionFootball Revenue: $75 millionMen’s Basketball Revenue: $15 millionWomen’s Basketball Revenue: $680,000
Two former Wisconsin football players turned coaches reflect on what made Barry Alvarez successful
Wisconsin State Journal
Both Darrell Bevell and Joe Rudolph played important roles on the University of Wisconsin football team’s offense during it’s 1993 season, which culminated in the Badgers’ first Rose Bowl win.
More studies show younger athletes across sports are at risk of developing brain disease
Wisconsin Public Radio
Julie Stamm researches CTE at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and authored a book called, “The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future.” During a recent interview with WPR’s “Central Time,” Stamm said the new Boston University study adds to other research undermining a misconception that CTE is only a concern for professional athletes.
“We know that’s not the case,” said Stamm, a clinical assistant professor in the university’s Department of Kinesiology.
Naomi Osaka biography by Ben Rothenberg review
Washington Post
“A journey which I didn’t enjoy ultimately” is how Mari Osaka, who retired from tennis at age 24, describes her unsuccessful pursuit of what Rothenberg calls the “high-risk, high-reward dream of tennis glory.” Time will tell whether it’s a sentiment that Naomi will apply to her own career.
-Ashley Brown is the Allan H. Selig chair in the history of sport and society and an assistant professor of history at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is the author of “Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson.”
Wisconsin football is losing assistant coach Colin Hitschler to the new Alabama staff
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Luke Fickell has made two changes to his coaching staff since Wisconsin finished 7-6 in Fickell’s first full season with the Badgers. He will soon have to make a third.
A source confirmed an ESPN report Thursday that Colin Hitschler, UW’s co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, is joining Kalen DeBoer’s staff at Alabama.
Badgers men’s hockey continues breaking records with sweep of Notre Dame
Daily Cardinal
The Badgers won both games against the Fighting Irish to secure the No. 1 spot in the Big Ten and extend their winning streak to nine.
Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh stresses importance of new football practice facility as donations reach more than 80% of goal
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
According to University of Wisconsin officials, a total of $62.5 million has been raised for funding the new football indoor practice facility adjacent to Camp Randall Stadium.
That amount, bolstered by a $20 million commitment from alums Ted and Mary Kellner, is 83.3% of UW’s goal of $75 million. The fundraising efforts started in late October.
Wisconsin volleyball crowd sizes at the Field House reach another high in 2023
Wisconsin State Journal
The average number of tickets scanned at Badgers home matches in 2023 was 6,261, the highest on record and a 4.6% climb over 2022.
Wisconsin Badgers star AJ Storr making a big impact on and off the court
Madison365
AJ Storr’s journey to becoming a standout player for the Wisconsin Badgers is more than just a basketball story; it’s a tale of family, inspiration, and giving back to the community.
‘She’s a 1-of-1’: Historic Wisconsin women’s basketball freshman breaking barriers, stereotypes
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers have been excited to see her continue to defy people’s misconceptions, and learn more about the glass ceiling-shattering guard. While she remains the lone Indian-American player in Power Five, Patibandla has been embraced by her teammates while continuing to celebrate her culture.
A new for-profit women’s softball team is coming to Madison’s ‘Duck Pond’ this summer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“What an exciting opportunity for softball in the state of Wisconsin,” said University of Wisconsin-Madison Head Softball Coach, Yvette Healy in the release. “I can’t think of a prettier, more ideal location for summer softball than Madison, Wisconsin.”
Here’s how many people actually attended Wisconsin home football games in 2023
Wisconsin State Journal
The first season of the Luke Fickell coaching era at the University of Wisconsin brought slightly larger crowds than were at Camp Randall Stadium in 2022.
Madison Mallards are launching a top-level women’s fastpitch softball team in Madison
Wisconsin State Journal
“What an exciting opportunity for softball in the state of Wisconsin,” UW-Madison head softball coach Yvette Healy said in a statement. “We’ve had a lot of Badgers play in summer collegiate softball leagues the last few years, flying all the way to Florida to see great competition over the summer.”
Once a Badger, always a Badger: Diane Nordstrom on her career in sports communications
Wisconsin Public Radio
Diane Nordstrom, the associate director of brand communications at UW-Madison, is retiring after more than three decades with the Badgers. We talk with her about the world of sports communications and how it’s changing.
Badgers honor the ‘architect’ of the Kohl Center — Herb Kohl
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Herb Kohl’s courtside seats were unoccupied but not quite empty Tuesday night.
Late UW alum and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl honored at Wisconsin men’s basketball game
WKOW-TV 27
The team set out a jersey for Kohl and put flowers on a seat in the Kohl Center. Kohl gave money to build the arena, which opened in 1998. There was a moment of silence before the game. After the game, head coach Greg Gard praised him.
Family before hockey: New book explores NHL career cut short for Wisconsin Badgers star
Wisconsin Public Radio
A new book explores the life and career of Wisconsin Badgers hockey legend Blake Geoffrion, including his decision to retire from the NHL.
Final drive comes up empty as Badgers fall to LSU in ReliaQuest Bowl
WISC-TV 3
On a day full of big plays by both offenses, the Badgers came up just short and lost to LSU in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Monday, 35-31.
5 ways Herb Kohl impacted sports in Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers men’s basketball team ran the risk of capacity for its home games at the UW Field House being downsized from 11,500 to 9,300 in the mid-to-late 1990s. There were safety concerns with the aging facility, and talk of a new venue across campus accelerated.
Kohl, who graduated from UW-Madison in 1956, stepped up with a $25 million gift — the largest ever given to the school at the time — to make it a reality.
Celebrate outstanding UW women student-athletes — Daniel Grant
Wisconsin State Journal
Letter to the editor: I am writing to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of women student athletes at UW-Madison.
Wisconsin filling wide receiver coaching vacancy with one of Luke Fickell’s former players
Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin football coach Luke Fickell is turning to a player he once coached to lead his wide receivers.
Polzin: Placing a spotlight on the Wisconsin football team that changed the program’s trajectory
Wisconsin State Journal
It’s been 30 years since those Badgers changed the trajectory of not only a football program, but the entire athletic department, and you could argue the university as a whole.
I’m excited to let you know that we’re going to celebrate that team this week leading into the 30th anniversary of Wisconsin’s 21-16 win over UCLA in the 1994 Rose Bowl.
Why UW-Madison’s chancellor is uneasy about potential for paying college athletes
Wisconsin State Journal
Courts and Congress likely will have a say in the near future on whether NCAA athletes should be considered employees and whether they should get a share of expanding media rights revenues. The implications are “worrying” for UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin.
“Our student-athletes are also students; they’re primarily students,” Mnookin said in a September interview with BadgerExtra. “We’d actually like them to be students first and foremost. And I have a lot of unease about what the set of spiraling consequences could be if that were to transform.”
How Wisconsin players are helping researchers better understand hamstring injuries
Wisconsin State Journal
Lead researcher Bryan Heiderscheit, a UW-Madison orthopedics professor, said the main goal is to advance the understanding and prevention of hamstring injuries that are the most common ailment for NFL players.
Letter | UW women’s hockey is winning; why aren’t they covered more?
The Capital Times
Letter to the editor: Now put the other outstanding six-time national champion Wisconsin Badger women’s hockey on the front page each and every day. They deserve more front-page news than Badger football, because what has their record been in the last five or six years compared to Women’s hockey?
Wisconsin Badgers football bowl game photos through the years
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photo package of historic Wisconsin Badgers football bowl game photos going back to 1953
Former Wisconsin men’s basketball player who died of cancer used last years to inspire
Wisconsin State Journal
One of Pat Dorsey’s favorite pictures of Walt McGrory appeared in a newspaper around 11 years ago. And in the days since McGrory died Saturday at 24 following a 28-month battle with the pediatric bone cancer osteosarcoma, Dorsey went looking for it.