Madison Sports Headlines

This week's girls sports 5 stars feature athletes delivering in the big postseason moments. Vote for your favorite performance as the Supernova.

A number of games with significant playoff implications highlight the Week 8 high school football schedule. Follow the action with our live scoreboard.

Here's a week-by-week view of which area standouts have been voted as boys sports five stars throughout the academic year. Check back weekly for updates.

Here's a week-by-week view of which area standouts have been voted as girls sports five stars throughout the academic year. Check back weekly for updates.

NIL compensation at the high school level has expanded, with at least 40 states allowing it. The rule aims to prevent pay-for-play deals, but consequences for non-compliance are still unclear.

Many youth and high school sports rely on a gig economy of part-time officials and coaches to function.

The New York City shooter who sought to attack NFL offices said he had the degenerative brain disease CTE, thought to be related to playing contact sports like football.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has become the latest governing body in the sports world to enact a policy change around transgender athlete competition.

As a fan, Shaun Horne is all about Detroit’s professional sports teams. But when it comes to playing, the high school junior only has his eyes set on golf.

Student-athletes in Wisconsin will now have the ability to profit off their image away from the game after the measure received resounding support in its second year up for vote.

The potential to profit off their name, image and likeness away from the sport both intrigues and concerns athletes heading into a pivotal vote at the WIAA annual meeting Friday.

An eight-year extension of the contract to stage seven championship events at Badgers facilities will increase the amount the WIAA pays in rental fees each year.

The WIAA changed its policy to prohibit transgender girls from competing in girls sports after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the subject.

Each gym is unique, showcasing various colors and setups. Beyond appearance, high school gyms also contain history and memories. Here are five that have great atmospheres.

The second consecutive day of frigid temperatures has caused school closures across the area, wiping out all of Tuesday's events. Here's what was canceled or postponed.

The Wildcats needed a new person to lead their athletic department after the previous leader left for a Division-I college position.

The Madison native stepped down after five years in charge and oversaw the school's move.

The punishment for unruly spectators was on the agenda at the June meeting along with wrestling tournaments, electronic seedings and more. Here are a few noteworthy decisions from Wednesday's meeting.

A psychologist explains the importance of rituals. Here are seven that help high school athletes focus before their competitions.

The Cardinals bested Madison Memorial. Here's how other prep sports played out Thursday.