Public and private K-12 schools would have to organize all athletic teams, including in club sports such as kickball, by male or female sexes and prohibit transgender girls from participating in female sports, under one of the bills, Assembly Bill 100. Another, AB102, would make the same requirements of public university and technical college sports and athletic teams.
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Polzin: Mark Johnson is humble, folksy and a winner. But is the Wisconsin icon underappreciated?
As much greatness as Mark Johnson has produced during his three-plus decades at the University of Wisconsin — as an athlete, coach and just a human being in general — it was interesting to hear him reveal this week that this run got off to a rocky start.
Wisconsin men’s basketball star graduate guard earns All-American honors
Graduate guard John Tonje was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press on Tuesday. It’s the first AP All-American selection for a Badgers’ player since Johnny Davis was named a consensus All-American in 2021-22.
Which Wisconsin coaches received bonuses after 2024 fall seasons
The University of Wisconsin athletic department paid more than $125,000 for coaching bonuses in the fall 2024 season.
UW Track pushes back: Overcoming the hurdle of commuting to an interim training facility
The fight for an indoor training space for the UW-Madison Track and Field program continues. During the chilly winter months, the team is having to commute outside of Madison for practice.
5 things that stood out from Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh’s testimony on NCAA issues
Treating college athletes as employees would put athletic departments in impractical situations, University of Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh told members of Congress on Tuesday.
“I’m trying to envision our HR department posting 800 positions, posting a position for a wide receiver on our football team,” he said.
The untold story of the day COVID ended Wisconsin women’s hockey’s 2020 title dreams
Most of the lights were off at LaBahn Arena. The stickers on the boards, affixed earlier in the week, labeled the game that never happened.
Dynamic guard duo leads Wisconsin men’s basketball’s All-Big Ten honorees
University of Wisconsin men’s basketball graduate guard John Tonje is officially one of the best players in the Big Ten.
How much WIAA will pay Wisconsin athletics under new deal for state championship events
The contract extension keeping WIAA state championship events at University of Wisconsin facilities through 2033 changed the rental fee structure and added a chance for the university to propose new costs halfway through the deal.
Who is Bucky Badger?
Each April, the University of Wisconsin–Madison holds tryouts to test which hopefuls are up to the task, both physically and creatively. In a role-playing station, candidates don Bucky’s 35-pound head and respond to various scenarios. In a second station, they improvise a minute-long performance using props.
Marisa Moseley resigns as Wisconsin women’s basketball coach
The Marisa Moseley era of the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team ended Sunday. Moseley resigned after four seasons as Badgers coach, Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh announced in a news release sent Sunday night.
University of Wisconsin women’s basketball head coach Marisa Moseley steps down from position
Wisconsin’s women’s basketball head coach Marisa Moseley has resigned from her position, according to UW Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh.
Marisa Moseley resigns from role as Wisconsin head women’s basketball coach
Wisconsin head women’s basketball coach, Marisa Moseley, resigned from her role. Moseley was at the helm for four seasons, compiling a 47-75 record, while going 21-51 in Big Ten play.
Badgers Women’s Basketball Coach resigns
Badgers Women’s Head Basketball Coach Marisa Moseley has resigned from her position with the university, 15 Sports has confirmed.
Moseley completed her fourth season with the Wisconsin women’s basketball program. The team lost in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Iowa on Wednesday night. Moseley compiled a 47-75 record with the Badgers and 21-51 in Big Ten play.
Marisa Moseley resigns as Wisconsin women’s basketball coach after four seasons
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team will have a new head coach next season. Marisa Moseley, who led the program since 2021, resigned just short of the completion of her fourth season. Associate head coach Margaret McKeon will serve as interim head coach.
Wisconsin football’s 2025 season opener gets moved up
The University of Wisconsin football season will start with some history this year.
A shift in the schedule moved the Badgers’ season opener against Miami (Ohio) up to Thursday, Aug. 28 at Camp Randall Stadium, providing the program with its first Thursday regular-season kickoff since 2011.
From the field to the classroom: UW athletes read with Madison second graders
Student athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have visited second grade classrooms in the Madison school district every Monday since September 2024 as part of the Role Model Reading Program, a partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and the 2nd & 7 foundation created by Badgers head football coach Luke Fickell.
Wisconsin hits a new high for representation on All-WCHA first team
The Badgers had four players on the All-WCHA first team for the first time when the selections were announced Monday.
UW swimmer is a Big Ten champ, an Olympian. Her biggest foe was in her head.
Meshing introspection with reflection, University of Wisconsin graduate senior Phoebe Bacon brought some context to her evolution as a nine-time Big Ten swimming champion.
Wisconsin’s Forgotten Olympian: The first Black Olympic medalist and the secret he kept
Poage was born in Missouri in 1880 but moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin, as a child. He was a standout student and athlete in high school. Then he went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for college. He was the first African American on the team and the first to win a Big Ten championship. He graduated in 1904. Shortly after, he competed in the St. Louis Olympics, where he won two medals. He was also sponsored by the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
WIAA, UW Athletics agree to extend high school state championship facilities agreement
The WIAA and Wisconsin Athletics agreed to an eight-year extension on their contract to keep state tournaments on the UW campus. This gives the WIAA the availability of facilities to host high school state championships through spring of 2033. This includes competitions for boys basketball, football, boys and girls golf, individual and team wrestling and softball.
Wisconsin volleyball releases its spring schedule
The Badgers open the spring with a road date with Hawaii at 11 p.m. March 25, the first of two matches against the Rainbow Warriors spanning back-to-back days in Manoa, Hawaii. A time for the pair’s second contest — on March 26 — has yet to be released.
Why keeping WIAA events at Badgers venues was ‘personal’ for Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh
University of Wisconsin athletics and WIAA officials emphasized their strong relationship in announcing Tuesday that Badgers facilities will continue to host seven high school state championships through the spring of 2033.
WIAA extends facilities agreement with UW-Madison through spring 2033
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association announced an eight-year contract extension with the University of Wisconsin-Madison department of athletics for use of its facilities for the conducting of state tournaments, according to a WIAA press release Tuesday.
10th year of 100,000 meters for pediatric brain cancer research
UW Madison’s rowing team hosted its tenth annual erg challenge on Thursday at the Porter Boathouse to raise money for pediatric brain cancer research. Teams raised funds by completing a 100,000-meter rowing relay in partnership with the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation.
Luke Fickell, other Wisconsin coaches get routine contract extensions
The last time the University of Wisconsin Athletic Board considered a routine, one-year contract extension for a head football coach who just had a losing season was 23 years ago.
After runner’s suicide, University of Wisconsin Athletics increased mental health resources
The suicide of University of Wisconsin-Madison runner Sarah Shulze put a spotlight on the unique pressures facing student athletes and the level of mental health resources available to them.
The pressure on student-athletes keeps mounting. For one UW-Madison runner, it was too much
The ribbons first appeared at the 2022 invitational, a few months after UW-Madison runner Sarah Shulze died by suicide at 21. A green ribbon is the symbol for mental health awareness.
One of Sarah’s former roommates, Maddie Mooney, came up with the idea as a way to reinforce the stakes.
Wisconsin football hires Badgers administrator as general manager
Marcus Sedberry is set to become the Badgers football general manager, a BadgerExtra source said. Sedberry has been in the Wisconsin athletic department since February 2022 serving as the deputy athletic director and chief operating officer, with football being his top sport as an administrator.
Wisconsin football names Sedberry as first-ever team GM
Wisconsin Athletics announced Monday that Dr. Marcus Sedberry has been appointed General Manager of Wisconsin Football. His appointment to general manager is a new trend in college football and he is the first-ever general manager of the UW football team.
Wisconsin men’s basketball star graduate guard wins multiple weekly awards
Following a 32-point performance in Wisconsin’s 94-84 upset win over Purdue, graduate John Tonje collected both the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Men’s College Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Player of the Week, according to a release from the Big Ten.
Kohl Center court has a new sponsorship sticker for Wisconsin basketball games
The basketball court now has Culver’s logos on two spots after a sponsorship deal went into effect in January.
Study: Guardian Caps do not reduce concussion risk for Wisconsin high school football players
Wearing a padded cover over a football helmet does not reduce the risk of concussions for high school athletes, according to a new study using data from Wisconsin.
The study was conducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Orthopedics andRehabilitation during the 2023 football season. Its peer-reviewed findings were published on Jan. 28 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
How much police escorts to Madison hotel, airport cost Wisconsin football in 2024
Three law enforcement agencies billed Wisconsin a total of $17,627.34 after the season. The cost from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, which coordinated the escorts and brought in officers from Madison and Fitchburg, was $11,328.03.
UW football to play Iowa on Homecoming Oct 11
The Badgers have won 10 of its last 11 homecoming matchups and last hosted Iowa for Homecoming in 2021. Wisconsin won 27-7 over the No. 7 Hawkeyes.
Paying UW student athletes big bucks is out of whack | Timothy Eisele
Letter to the editor: I read in the Wisconsin State Journal about football player Nyzier Fourqurean, who had used up his eligibility. But because he had played for a Division II team earlier in his college career and was not paid, he petitioned a court to allow him one more year of eligibility.
Court settlement will bring ‘stability’ to Wisconsin athletics, Chris McIntosh says
Acourt settlement that is expected to bring revenue sharing to college athletes next season will provide stability that will benefit the University of Wisconsin, athletic director Chris McIntosh said.
Best team in Wisconsin women’s hockey history? This Badgers group could get there
A program with seven NCAA championship banners hanging in its home venue has a different definition of a great team than most others.
Wisconsin spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on track training facility it lacks permits to use
Wisconsin had to seek temporary alternate arrangements for runners, jumpers and throwers to use during the winter season with no dedicated indoor track facility on campus. That led it to an underutilized warehouse just off Interstate 39/90/94 in Columbia County.
Morgan Wallen concert expected to bring economic boost to Madison businesses
Destination Madison is expecting to see a big economic impact on the city this summer as country artist Morgan Wallen will perform for two nights at Camp Randall on his upcoming summer tour.
Country artist Morgan Wallen adds second show to Camp Randall tour stop
Country artist Morgan Wallen has added a second show to his Camp Randall tour stop this summer, according to a post from the UW Badgers’ X account Wednesday.
Morgan Wallen adds second Camp Randall concert
You asked and he listened — Country superstar Morgan Wallen added an additional show at Camp Randall. Wallen’s second concert will be June 29, following his first concert on June 28.
UW Athletics issues statement regarding mistreatment accusations from former Wisconsin women’s basketball player
“We are aware of comments shared online by former Badger student-athlete Tessa Towers and will be looking into this matter. We care deeply about the physical and mental well-being of all of the student-athletes on our teams, during and after their time on campus. While we would like to share additional context around Tessa’s comments, federal privacy laws prohibit us from publicly addressing the health-related claims made on Tessa’s social media account.”
University of Wisconsin can’t compete with other schools in NIL era | Joseph Tripalin
Letter to the editor: The college football national championship recently concluded with Ohio State (oops, forgot the “The”) winning the championship.
Former Wisconsin women’s basketball player details alleged mistreatment under coach Marisa Moseley
Aformer University of Wisconsin women’s basketball player has claimed mistreatment in multiple ways by Badgers coach Marisa Moseley.
Wisconsin looking into former player’s allegations that coach Marisa Moseley mistreated her
Wisconsin is looking into a former women’s basketball player’s allegations that she was mistreated by coach Marisa Moseley and her staff.
Former Badger women’s basketball player alleges mismanagement of mental health, forced medication of a minor
Tessa Towers, a former Badger center, posted a Tik Tok in the popular “you’re so funny! thanks!” trend, where users post pictures with text describing traumatic events in their life. A popular audio played underneath. Towers posted 14 pictures outlining alleged abuse from Mosely and the staff.
Country star brings 2nd concert tour to Camp Randall Stadium for summer of 2025
Country star Morgan Wallen will play at the University of Wisconsin football venue June 28 with special guests Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley.
Greg Gard joins select list of Badger coaches with 200 victories
Men’s basketball head coach becomes third-fastest coach to reach the milestone after Badgers outlast Ohio State.
Why it’ll cost more for most fans to renew Wisconsin football season tickets in 2025
The University of Wisconsin didn’t raise the price of football season tickets on the heels of the Badgers’ first losing season in 23 years.
How Wisconsin’s chancellor responds to ‘deep concerns’ about Badgers sports
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin acknowledged hearing “deep concerns” about the future of the University of Wisconsin’s nonrevenue sports.
New Wisconsin QB coach’s passion brought him back to familiar ground
Kenny Guiton’s time as a professional translator is over. Make no mistake, the University of Wisconsin assistant football coach has had to teach a variety of techniques and details to wide receivers during his 11 years as a receivers coach. But one of his great skills leading receivers was he could teach them how his team’s quarterbacks wanted things done because he played quarterback.
UW football facility won’t work for track and field, ex-coach warns
Ed Nuttycombe knows something about “not burying the lede” — fundamental to journalists and apparently to frustrated, retired Hall of Fame track coaches.
‘It’s almost like it chose me’: Wisconsin’s new OC talks career, reviving the Badgers’ identity
The walls in Jeff Grimes’ office are mostly bare, save for a series of large whiteboards and a TV screen to watch game tape.
How much Wisconsin football fans spent on alcohol at Camp Randall in 2024
The totals over seven games at Camp Randall in 2024 were 255,122 sales for $3,088,690, according to records provided by the athletic department through a public records request.
Wisconsin men’s basketball Los Angeles trip ‘on schedule’ amid city’s devastating wildfires
Amid concerns over devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team’s trip to the city is “on schedule at the moment,” a school spokesperson said.
Wisconsin men’s basketball monitoring Los Angeles fires as West Coast trip nears
Plans for the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team to travel to California this weekend for a set of upcoming games remain unchanged amid concerns over wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, Badgers coach Greg Gard said Monday.
Professional volleyball league in Madison offers opportunity for athletes to play closer to home
A new professional volleyball league, known as League One Volleyball (LOVB), is starting this year. LOVB Madison Volleyball setter Carlini said being able to play professionally in front of her home crowd in The Field House at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a dream come true.
Xavier Lucas retains lawyer in Wisconsin transfer dispute
A standoff between the University of Wisconsin football program and a former cornerback could result in legal action. Xavier Lucas, a former four-star recruit out of South Florida and a standout contributor to the Badgers defense as a freshman last season, on Tuesday retained legal counsel from Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., in his attempt to be entered into the NCAA transfer portal.
Wrigley Field hockey series puts UW announcer on ice, and he loved it
University of Wisconsin hockey play-by-play announcer Brian Posick originally thought his radio broadcast location would be in the Wrigley Field press box for Saturday’s game in Chicago. But he learned early last week that he would be doing the game from right behind the glass on the ice level in the “Frozen Confines,” and he was alerted to “dress accordingly.’’