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A history of Wisconsin punishments for NCAA major infractions cases

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:37am
The Badgers have eight cases listed in an NCAA database that includes violations going back to the 1950s. Here are the details.

Immigrant Wisconsin man released on bond after false accusation he threatened Trump

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:10am
The man was a victim in a violent 2023 attack where his bike was stolen and his alleged attacker forged the threatening letter to try to clear his case.

Why Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh won't tip his plan for revenue sharing

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:03am
In a one-on-one with BadgerExtra, Wisconsin's top athletic administrator discussed the implications of the House settlement on Wisconsin's department, but kept some key aspects private.

Donald Trump uses Los Angeles protests to cement his authority | Scott Whitney

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:00am
Just a couple more steps to full dictatorship -- we're almost there. And you can almost feel President Donald Trump chafing at the delay.

California Democratic leaders have been incompetent | Joseph Tripalin

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:00am
Los Angeles is in the grips of riots and chaos over the arrests of illegal immigrants. President Donald Trump nationalized the California National Guard and sent the Marines to help bring these destructive demonstrations under control.

Aaron Civale says he wants to continue starting — even if it means trade from Milwaukee

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 4:30am
Jacob Misiorowski’s arrival gave Milwaukee a surplus of starting pitchers.

Can schools like St. Bonaventure and FIU thrive in college athletics without the big bucks? (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:00am
The $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement is going to bring changes to hundreds of schools across the country. Smaller athletic programs at places like Florida International and St. Bonaventure aren’t necessarily worried winning about a head-to-head fight with bigger schools…

NCAA hits Wisconsin football with penalties for recruiting violations (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:00am
Phone calls made in the spring of 2023 caused Wisconsin athletics' first major NCAA violation since 2001. Here's what you need to know.

Bo Melton's team-first approach has Packers believing he could thrive as a 2-way player (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:00am
GREEN BAY — Green Bay’s Bo Melton still considers himself a wide receiver first and foremost even as he spends part of the Packers’ minicamp working out at cornerback.

Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law (copy)

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:00am
Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes who were barred from making money off their name, image…

James Russell Onshus

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 11:00pm
November 25, 1939—May 24, 2025

Misiorowski dominates before departing debut early with leg cramps in win

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 10:03pm
Jacob Misiorowski pitched five no-hit innings before leaving his major league debut with cramping in his right calf and quadriceps.

Digest for 6-12

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 9:21pm
NHL

Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 8:11pm
Earlier in the day, Iran said it built and will activate a third nuclear enrichment facility, after the U.N. atomic watchdog censured Iran.

Madison police continue seeking answers in 12-year-old murder case

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 6:45pm
Julia Majette, 25, was at her home along the 700 block of North Thompson Drive when two men forced their way inside on June 12, 2013.

DIGEST

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:54pm
Teen arrested after ditching stolen vehicle

Trump administration's use of troops to help with immigration raids faces test in court

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:43pm
LOS ANGELES — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged Thursday to carry on with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown despite waves of unrest across the U.S. Hours later a judge issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to…

HELLO, SUMMER

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:35pm
The first 500 children who showed up at the pool off Olin Avenue after it opened at noon Thursday received free admission thanks for a donation from Goodman's Jewelers.

Lotteries Thu for Fri

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:26pm
All or Nothing

Eight Wisconsin teens are biking to Montgomery, Alabama this summer

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 3:55pm
At each stop, the teens will do a service project or participate in a talk or discussion group about some aspect of friendship and equality.

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