SPORTS NEWS

Strong at core, Wisconsin’s rugged D gets makeover on edges

August 14, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Strong at its core, Wisconsin’s defense is undergoing a makeover on the edges. Coach Paul Chryst needs new starters at both defensive end positions, both outside linebacker positions, and both cornerback spots. It might be asking a lot for most other teams to play top 10-caliber defense with that kind of […]

BADGERS

Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor packs on the muscle

August 2, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor packed on muscle to get ready for the pounding that will come from defenses that will try to bring him down this season. The sophomore is no longer an unknown commodity in the Big Ten. The record-breaking running back is a star as training camp opens for the Wisconsin […]

NFL

Ex-Arkansas, Badgers coach Bret Bielema joins Patriots as consultant

July 26, 2018 Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bret Bielema officially has a new job back in football. The former University of Arkansas head coach will be serving a consultant to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick this upcoming season. Bielema has been working with the team since this spring. His new title was listed in the Patriots team […]

BADGERS

Ho-hum: Wisconsin a favorite to win Big Ten West again

July 25, 2018 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — Success for the Wisconsin Badgers is about as ho-hum as their leader’s personality. All Wisconsin does is win under no-nonsense, coach-next-door Paul Chryst. The Badgers finished a school-best 13-1 last year, missing the playoffs following a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game but beating Miami in the Orange […]

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Wisconsin Congressman and House Speaker Paul Ryan defends Ohio congressman as ‘man of integrity’

July 11, 2018 Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday defended an Ohio congressman accused of ignoring ex-college wrestlers’ allegations of sexual abuse, calling him “a man of honesty, a man of integrity.” Ryan, a Republican, also suggested the House Ethics Committee doesn’t need to examine the allegations against fellow GOP Rep. Jim Jordan. Ryan […]

RICK SOLEM

Does ending the one-and-done in college basketball hurt the Badgers?

July 11, 2018 Rick Solem

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has all but said the one-and-done rule is done. “My personal view is that we’re ready to make that change,” Silver said. If and when the age limit is changed, allowing high school players to once again bypass college for the NBA, does that have any significance on the Wisconsin Badgers? […]

Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes (10) looks to pass as Boise State guard Chandler Hutchison (15) defends. PHOTO: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY

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Nigel Hayes says Badgers discussed boycotting game to protest NCAA compensation

May 2, 2018 Rick Solem

Nigel Hayes said recently that his 2016 Wisconsin men’s basketball team had considered boycotting an NCAA game, USA Today reported. The boycott was to be in protest of the NCAA not paying college athletes. Hayes, who made $55,296 last year and played for three different NBA teams — Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto […]

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With injured Cephus back, spring in air for Badgers’ offense

April 19, 2018 Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Spring is in the air at run-first Wisconsin. They are throwing the ball around at spring practice a little more than usual, at least for a team that likes to hand the ball off to star running back Jonathan Taylor. But with so much firepower coming back in the passing game, […]

BADGERS

Badgers MH Rettke to play in China on US collegiate team

March 21, 2018 Rick Solem

MADISON, Wis. – She’ll be a sophomore this upcoming season for the University of Wisconsin Badgers women’s volleyball team. Before then, however, Dana Rettke has been named to the U.S. women’s collegiate national team that will play in China from May 20-31. The 6-foot-8, Riverside, Ill., native is one of three middle hitters and 12 […]

BADGERS

Bring on Michigan St., Badgers move on in Big 10

March 1, 2018 Rick Solem

NEW YORK (AP) — After struggling with injuries and poor play most of the season, Wisconsin is peaking at the right time. Brevin Pritzl broke a tie with a foul-line jumper with 28 seconds left and Khalil Iverson secured the win with a steal in the waning seconds, leading Wisconsin past Maryland 59-54 on Thursday […]

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