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Wisconsin Badgers pushing to complete another massive 2027 commitment flip
The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff has been on a tear in the recruiting department recently and another potential commitment could be coming. The staff has been working diligently this off-season to build a substantial 2027 class after stringing together limited success in the previous classes since hiring Head Coach Luke Fickell. A new college landscape and [...]
Greatest QB in Wisconsin Badgers history officially retires from NFL
Arguably the greatest quarterback in Wisconsin Badgers history, Russell Wilson, has announced his NFL retirement.
Wisconsin approves contract extensions after 2026 spring sports seasons
The UW Athletic Board has signed off on the customary one-year contract extensions for the Wisconsin Badgers' spring sports coaches.
Former Wisconsin great earns $100M contract with Pittsburgh Steelers
Former Wisconsin Badgers great Nick Herbig has earned a massive payday with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson set to join CBS Sports
Former Wisconsin Badgers legend Russell Wilson is set to join CBS Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wisconsin named favorite to flip four-star Florida State safety
The Wisconsin Badgers have been named the favorite to flip four-star safety Mekhi Williams from Florida State.
Who is visiting the Badgers this weekend?
The Badgers have 19 recruits coming to campus this weekend.
Badgers' Fickell has a short leash, college football magazine says
Athlon Sports rated Luke Fickell as the coach with the second hottest seat in the country going into next season, behind only Florida State’s Mike Norvell.
Six UW sport programs post perfect NCAA multi-year APR scores
The Badgers continue to show academic prowess in NCAA's latest APR release
Former Badgers basketball star Sam Dekker turns to coaching
After 11 pro seasons in the NBA and overseas, Dekker will become an assistant coach for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.
NCAA's new international rules put Wisconsin's season in jeopardy
The NCAA is pushing a new rule that would end Greg Gard's recruiting strategy in Madison as we know it.
Wisconsin reaches new low in CBS Sports' post-spring power rankings
Nothing went wrong in Wisconsin's spring practices, but CBS Sports' Cody Nagel is not ready to buy into this team.
Wisconsin Launches New Hub for Live Entertainment at Badger Venues
"Live at Wisconsin" Becomes the Digital Home for Concerts & Events at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center
National Media Continues to Disrespect Wisconsin in Updated Offseason Rankings
CBS Sports isn't high on the Badgers for 2026.
People of UW: Association for Women in Sports Media President Rachel Cohen builds community, advocates for women
Please introduce yourself (hometown, year, major, role(s)) My name is Rachel Cohen. I am a senior studying journalism and mass communication and getting my certificates in sports communications and digital studies. I’m from Sykesville, Maryland which is a small town suburb of Baltimore. At Wisconsin I do in-game hosting for Wisconsin volleyball and sideline reporting...
Three Takeaways from Wisconsin Basketball's 2026-27 Opponent Reveal
Wisconsin catches a few breaks but also draws some tough games in 2026-27.
Buffalo Bills officially announce signing of Wisconsin Badgers' UDFA
The Buffalo Bills announced former Wisconsin Badgers fullback Jackson Acker was one of their 12 signed undrafted free agents.
Wisconsin avoids High Point if NCAA tournament expanded in 2026
Had there been an expanded tournament in 2026, the Wisconsin Badgers would've avoided High Point in the first round.
Wisconsin lands 2027 defensive lineman over fellow Big Ten schools
The Badgers stocked up on the defensive line this week.
Two Badgers guards receive invites to 2026 NBA Combine
The Badgers stars are heading to the combine.
Wisconsin offensive lineman invited to Saints rookie minicamp
While not a single Wisconsin Badgers football player was drafted, Davis Heinzen is the latest to have a chance to prove himself at the next level.
Wisconsin basketball gets commitment from Mount Horeb's Josh Manchester
Wisconsin men’s basketball has added some homegrown talent to its backcourt, as Mount Horeb's Josh Manchester has committed to the Badgers.
Badgers land top target in transfer portal to join backcourt
The Badgers got a highly coveted transfer in the portal on Saturday.
Badgers land their first transfer in the portal
The Badgers have their first transfer commitment in the portal.
Wisconsin women's basketball 2026-27 roster after two portal additions
A pair of transfer portal additions has strengthened the 2026-27 Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball roster.
New York Islanders sign star Wisconsin hockey forward
21-year old Wisconsin Badgers forward Quinn Finley has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
Wisconsin men's hockey vs. Denver breaks ESPN viewership records
While the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team fell short against Denver, their National Championship game smashed viewership records on ESPN.
Wisconsin Badgers mourn loss of longtime assistant coach Henry Mason
Wisconsin football community remembers Henry Mason, a key figure in Badgers football history and player development.
Denver Pioneers win 3rd NCAA men's hockey title in 5 years
The Denver Pioneers of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference registered a 2-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to complete the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday in Las Vegas, the program's third national championship in five years.
Denver defeats Wisconsin to win 11th Frozen Four title
A late goal from Kyle Chyzowski lifted the Pioneers over the Badgers in the NCAA men's hockey championship.
Underdogs Denver, Wisconsin advance to title game
The Pioneers defeated Michigan in double-overtime 4-03 while the Badgers held off North Dakota 2-1 to earn their spot in Saturday's Frozen Four championship.
Kristin Eschenfelder named interim dean of UW College of Letters & Science
Professor and Academic Associate Dean Kristin Eschenfelder was appointed as interim dean of the University of Wisconsin College of Letters & Science by Provost John Zumbrunnen, according to an email sent to UW students Thursday. The appointment will be effective May 17, when current Dean of UW L&S Eric Wilcots begins his term as interim chancellor,...
How 10 year community science project is making difference for wildlife management in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology welcomed Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife research scientist, Jennifer Stenglein as a part of their weekly seminar series April 8. “Snapshot Wisconsin: A decade of community science wildlife monitoring” is the title of Stenglein’s contribution to the series. Snapshot Wisconsin, an initiative within the...
Candid Politics: District 8 Common Council Candidate Bobby Gronert
Bobby Gronert is a Sophomore at UW-Madison, running for Common Council District 8 to make Madison affordable for students. The Badger Herald sat down with him to discuss his life and policies, and his outlook for the future of Madison.
Breaking a sweat isn’t easy: Mental health barriers to physical activity
Exercise has long been referenced as a way to clear the mind, take away stress or combat mental health disorders, according to postdoctoral scholar and research associate in the University of Wisconsin Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory Madeleine Connolly. Practices such as yoga in India and tai chi in China have connected the mind and body through...
Wisconsin basketball adds SEC opponent to 2026-27 schedule
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team wasted no time scheduling an SEC opponent for the 2026-27 season.
Minnesota volleyball team cancels spring match with UW over team health and safety concerns
MADISON (WKOW) — The volleyball spring match between the Minnesota Gophers and UW Badgers was canceled. It was scheduled for April 10 at the Sonnentag in Eau Claire.
A Badgers basketball team builds a foundation for success
The University of Wisconsin-Madison women's basketball program piled up its most wins since 2011.
UW Health to become official jersey patch sponsor for Wisconsin women’s sports
Landmark partnership to be featured on basketball, volleyball, hockey and softball uniforms
UW Health to become official jersey patch sponsor for Wisconsin women’s sports
Landmark partnership to be featured on basketball, volleyball, hockey and softball uniforms
Wisconsin men's hockey coach named finalist for prestigious award
Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey head coach Mike Hastings has been named a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award.
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh has died at 24, the university confirmed. Pugh had stepped away from football in 2023 citing mental health struggles.
Wisconsin football misses out on three-star offensive lineman
Despite rescheduling his visit to come to Madison sooner, the Wisconsin Badgers have officially lost the battle for a three-star offensive lineman.
Orlando Storm debut with 23-16 UFL victory over Columbus
A block in the back could have been a nightmare for Chris Rowland and the Orlando Storm on Sunday night at Inter&Co Stadium during the the team’s UFL debut game. Rowland, a Storm receiver, was trailing on a play as teammate Elijhah Badger was speeding down the field on the way to a 94-yard touchdown off a screen pass. Rowland, however, clipped a Columbus Aviators’ player in the back and flags ...
MSU hockey's season ends in heartbreaking overtime loss to Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Ben Dexheimer scored just 24 seconds into overtime to send the Badgers to the Frozen Four.
Mobile sports betting may soon be legal across Wisconsin
Online sports betting could soon be legal in Wisconsin through a new bill passed by the state legislature, which awaits signature by Gov. Tony Evers. The bill passed with bipartisan support in the state Senate Wednesday, with 12 Democrats and nine Republicans voting in favor, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The bill revises the...
March Madness scores, winners and losers: North Carolina, Wisconsin collapse, Nebraska makes history
The Cornhuskers celebrated a program first, while the Tar Heels and Badgers are in the news for all the worst reasons
Wisconsin will lose to High Point, CBS Sports’ Clark Kellogg predicts
Should Wisconsin basketball be on upset alert in March Madness? CBS Sports’ Clark Kellogg says Badgers will lose in the first round.
Wisconsin sets official visits with two class of 2027 lineman
A pair of lineman have set visits with the Wisconsin Badgers. Both are Class of 2027 recruits, though neither are in-state targets.
Wisconsin football extends offer to recently decommitted Louisville QB
The Wisconsin Badgers wasted no time extending an offer to recently decommitted Louisville four-star quarterback Jack Sorgi.
The Politics of Forgetting: Jorell Melendez-Badillo on Puerto Rico and Bad Bunny
On Feb. 25, UW Madison assistant professor of Latin American and Caribbean History Jorell Melendez-Badillo shared his research on Puerto Rico for UW’s premier history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta. Jorell Melendez-Badillo is the author of the critically acclaimed book Puerto Rico: A National History, and a leading historian of Puerto Rico. Melendez-Badillo looks to...
Vice President JD Vance addresses affordability concerns in visit to Wisconsin
The Vice President took President Trump's State of the Union message on the road to the Badger State.
Wisconsin works toward Big Ten triple bye at Oregon
Though Wisconsin fell out of the AP Top 25 this week, the Badgers still have an opportunity to grab a top-four seed in the Big Ten tournament that delivers a bye all the way to the March 13 quarterfinals in Chicago.
Business Badger Beat: Lessons From A Career Trek To North Carolina
In our latest Business Badger Beat, junior Lauren Downham takes us along on her recent Career Trek to Raleigh, N.C.
No. 24 Wisconsin aims to avoid letdown against Ohio State
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard promises the No. 24 Badgers will stay focused on the present when the giant killers play at Ohio State on Tuesday.
Top 25 And 1: Jeremy Fears makes Michigan State vs. Wisconsin a must-watch
The Spartans, the No. 12 team in Friday's CBS Sports Top 25 And 1, face the Badgers in Big Ten battle.
Where is the Badgers biggest area of improvement?
The Badgers are getting better on the defensive side of the ball.
Former Badgers interim head coach lands Bills DC job
The former Badgers assistant is a defensive coordinator once again.
Wisconsin, Minnesota try to shrug off painful home losses
Wisconsin has not lost back-to-back games at home in nearly three full seasons. Yet those are the stakes when the Badgers host Minnesota in a Big Ten matchup Wednesday in Madison, Wis.
1/22 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Wisconsin at Penn State
The season carries on tonight with just one Big Ten game as Wisconsin heads east to face Penn State. Let’s take a look at the upcoming action. Wisconsin Badgers at Penn State Nittany Lions Wisconsin heads out on the road tonight to face Penn State in a game they need to win to keep pace […]
Hyped Indiana-Miami title match sprinkled with Wisconsin flavor
The College Football Playoff national championship will feature former Badgers and an almost-Packers staffer.
Full-length Replay: Oregon at Wisconsin
The Oregon Ducks travel to Madison to face the Wisconsin Badgers for a Big Ten matchup.
Northwestern faces Wisconsin after Harter's 21-point game
Wisconsin Badgers (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (7-10, 1-5 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts Wisconsin after Casey Harter scored 21 points in Northwestern's 73-54 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The Wildcats have gone 5-4 in home games.
Amazon flags 'low-time' and 'zero badgers' as it cracks down on RTO
Amazon rolls out an updated dashboard for managers to track office attendance and hours, expanding strict RTO policies.
Wisconsin transfer center signs with a Big Ten rival
Wisconsin transfer center Jake Renfro signed with Illinois, according to CBSSports' Chris Hummer.
The Badgers have their center for 2026
The Badgers got an experienced offensive lineman in the portal over the weekend.
Full-length Replay: Penn State at Wisconsin
The Penn State Lady Lions visit the Wisconsin Badgers for a Big Ten conference matchup.
My New Year’s Resolutions For Every Wisconsin Team
What do we need to see from every Badgers team in 2025?
Badgers lose top returning tight end to the transfer portal
The Badgers will be down one of their upperclassmen tight ends.
Gard: Badgers bench has to meet the standard
Wisconsin’s bench has underwhelmed this year.
Where Wisconsin falls in latest USA TODAY Sports coaches poll
Wisconsin basketball remains on the outside of the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll after the latest week of results.
Wisconsin offers wide receiver in the transfer portal
The Badgers are looking into transfer portal wide receivers.
Everything Greg Gard said after blowout loss to Nebraska
The Badgers had a tough day on the road on Wednesday.
Mario + Rabbids Creator Davide Soliani Announces New Platforming Game Bradley the Badger | The Game Awards 2025
Davide Soliani, the lead creator behind Mario + Rabbids games, has revealed Bradley the Badger — his first new project since leaving Ubisoft and forming a new studio.
Where Wisconsin falls in USA TODAY Sports coaches poll after 2-0 week
The Wisconsin Badgers still sit outside the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball coaches poll despite a strong week of results.
Wisconsin announces changes to 2026, 2027 football schedules
Wisconsin announced a change to its 2026 and 2027 football schedules on Friday
Evers vetoes nine bills, including a ban on immigrant health care
Wisconsin already doesn’t allow immigrants without legal status to access BadgerCare, which Evers noted in his veto message.
Full-length Replay: Northwestern at Wisconsin
The Badgers and Wildcats, both 5-2, kick off their Big Ten schedules by meeting in Madison, Wisc.
Candid Politics: WI Governor Candidate David Crowley
In this edition of Candid Politics, The Badger Herald took a walk along Lakeshore Path with WI Governor David Crowley. Crowley’s difficult childhood largely motivated his path toward becoming a community organizer, state representative and current Milwaukee County Executive. Watch the full video to hear about Crowley’s platform, political experience and more. Interview by George...