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In their first game of the post-Ben Johnson era, the Lions didn’t score a touchdown until 55 seconds remained in a 27-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

The Badgers started the season 2-0 and now look to take down powerhouse Alabama. Here's what to know about the Crimson Tide.

Cornerback Xavier Lucas left Wisconsin to play at Miami but the Badgers said the Hurricanes illegally tampered with contracts they had with the player. Here’s how the matter has evolved.

Defensive consistency, a team sharing the love offensively and another finding its right amount consistent physicality, helped area teams earn big wins this week. Here are three things we learned.

The edge the University of Wisconsin held against its opponents for the better part of three decades isn’t there for the current crop of Badgers football players.

CHICAGO — Pinch-hitter Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals rallied with five runs in the ninth inning off Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to stun Chicago 6-3 on Sunday.

Middle Tennessee fans didn't expect to see their team beat the Badgers. Instead, it was the experience that mattered most to those who made the trek to Madison.

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While the Green Bay Packers’ shiny new addition got most of the attention, its quarterback quietly put together the type of performance that could raise this team’s ceiling.

GREEN BAY — In his debut with the Green Bay Packers, Micah Parsons’ presence was felt throughout Lambeau Field — both on the field and in the stadium.

PITTSBURGH — Andrew Vaughn had four hits and Jacob Misiorowski cruised through seven innings as the Milwaukee Brewers scored nine runs off top prospect Bubba Chandler to complete a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-2 win Sunday.

Parsons' presence was felt throughout Lambeau Field, both on the field and in the stadium, as Green Bay kicked off the regular season with Super Bowl aspirations.

While the Green Bay Packers’ shiny new addition got most of the attention, its quarterback quietly put together the type of performance that could raise this team’s ceiling.

State Journal columnist Jim Polzin hands out high marks across the board after Green Bay’s 27-13 win over Detroit in the 2025 season opener.

GREEN BAY — In case you’re wondering, Green Bay Packers fans, Super Bowl LX will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.