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Wisconsin football offensive linemen to know this season

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:03am
BadgerExtra's breakdowns of Wisconsin football's roster continue with the offensive line. Three veterans lead the group, but two new starters will have to quickly prove themselves this fall.

ICE recruiting pitch is insulting to World War II veterans | Lynn Williamson

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
The Wisconsin State Journal on Aug. 3 published the article “ICE offers patriotism pitch, bonuses.” It reported that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is recruiting “brave and heroic Americans” to work for ICE. The new recruiting campaign is…

Grand political theater in Alaska was hard to watch | Thomas Stark

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
A grand theater was paid for by our tax dollars in Alaska on Friday. One notable staging oversight: The carpet should have been yellow instead of red to rightly represent these pompous milksops.

Taylor Swift should play Camp Randall on her next tour | Mike Lashua

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
Superstar musician Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated new album drops on Oct. 3, and a tour is expected to follow.

Donald Trump should respect Zelenskyy, not Putin | Ian Gaylor

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
President Donald Trump and his supporters are bringing shame on our nation. Trump literally rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Chief candidate interviews didn't tackle key crime issues | Andrew Khitsun

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
According to Sunday’s article "Finalists talk mental health, drug policing," about interviews with Madison police chief candidates, the question and answer session with finalists fell short of what we citizens are concerned with.

Madison didn't care about saving Ridgeway Avenue trees | Bill Lynch

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 5:00am
While reading the letter to the editor “Thanks for ordinance to preserve Madison's tree canopy” in Sunday’s State Journal, from the co-chairs of the Capitol Neighborhood Tree Protection and Planting Committee, I couldn’t help but wonder where the committee was…

3 Wisconsin men's soccer players to know in 2025 (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 4:33am
The Badgers fell short of an NCAA Tournament bid after a strong start last season. Here are the players to know for Wisconsin's 2025 season.

3 Wisconsin men's soccer players to know in 2025

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 4:33am
The Badgers fell short of an NCAA Tournament bid after a strong start last season. Here are the players to know for Wisconsin's 2025 season.

How these star players are powering their teams at the Little League World Series (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Juan Reyes has thrown two complete-game shutouts for Venezuela. Nevada’s Garrett Gallegos has yet to let an opponent score. Liu Wei-Heng struck out the side in back-to-back innings for Taiwan. Tommy D’Amura generated a hitting frenzy…

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Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
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Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker gets some rest as he tries to break out of a prolonged slump (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker is trying to break out of a prolonged slump, and the Chicago Cubs are doing whatever they can to help the All-Star outfielder.

NASCAR says Michael Jordan antitrust suit is to force permanent charter no other team has (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR argued in its latest court filing that Michael Jordan is suing the stock car series to earn a permanent charter that no other teams possess, and that neither 23XI Racing nor Front Row Motorsports has suffered…

MLB Roundup 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
PHILADELPHIA — J.T. Realmuto hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber and Bryson Stott also homered and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon eager to keep proving skeptics wrong as he adapts to expanded role (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
GREEN BAY — Green Bay’s Keisean Nixon has heard the criticism about how the Packers’ pass coverage could struggle without departed two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander.

Brewers face Cubs in 2nd game of doubleheader (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night for a sweep of their split doubleheader.

How facing Wisconsin volleyball multiple times led this standout to Madison (copy)

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
The Baylor transfer wanted a new experience. Her experience with the Badgers is exceeding her expectations.

Digest 8-20

Wed, 08/20/2025 - 12:00am
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James “Jim” Chab Fillback

Tue, 08/19/2025 - 11:00pm
October 20, 1936 — August 17, 2025

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