La Crosse Tribune Sports News

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a Wisconsin football question from a reader in his mailbag.

For Wisconsin natives on the Badgers roster, facing Notre Dame at Lambeau Field means fulfilling childhood dreams while opening the season on one of football’s biggest stages.

Strong efforts on the volleyball court and golf course make up the first girls stars of the week of the season. Cast your vote for the Supernova.

A former NFL team executive and a current Packers official started the conversations that ended up with the Frozen Tundra Faceoff coming to Lambeau Field. Here's how it happened.

Week 3 brings new tests for Chippewa County’s high school football teams. Chippewa Herald sports editor Brandon Berg puts the county's matchups in perspective with this video.

An analysis of an important thing to watch in Wisconsin football's season opener against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field.

The Badgers are 0-7 against teams ranked in the top 10 during Luke Fickell's time as Wisconsin's coach.

The Badgers got a pair of unexpected boosts in the fifth set to help them win their home opener.

Kelly Sheffield is in learning mode with a roster dominated by freshman. While a difficult schedule has led to some humbling moments, he’s not reaching for the panic button.

The college football season is here and there are several teams starting off with full-on belief they will be in the College Football Playoff. But there are only 12 spots.

Cast your vote in Hometown Showdown, a recurring reader-voting series built around local pride, school spirit and friendly rivalries.

After a recent overhaul of their tight end room, the Packers signed a versatile free agent with 10 years of experience to strengthen the offense.

Tiger Woods entered a no contest plea to charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test during a court appearance in Martin County, Florida.

A multi-year deal with Victoria state guarantees at least two NFL games over four years in Melbourne, with options for more.

The Green Bay Packers are already high on their newly acquired running back, who they were previously interested in before last year's draft.

Badgers freshmen Jackson Ball and Isaac Riddle showcased their potential during the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup tournament in India.

The Winona Daily News asks Cotter cross country runner Ryan Littlefield five questions about himself in preparation for the 2026 fall season.

BadgerExtra columnist Jim Polzin answers a Wisconsin football question from a reader in his mailbag.

The 2008 Chippewa County Player of the Year will be back in town Friday, this time as the coach of rival Menomonie.

Five key Wisconsin football defenders who could transform the Badgers defense into one of the Big Ten’s best in 2026.