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What to know about Wisconsin men's basketball's first Big Ten opponent, Michigan

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 5:35am
The Badgers open Big Ten play on Tuesday at the Kohl Center. Here's what to know about the Wolverines.

7 high school boys basketball players to know this season

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 5:13am
A pair of Division I commits and other playmakers drawing power conference interest highlight this year's deep talent pool. Here are seven players to know.

Up next 12-2

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00am
PACKERS Day Time TV

How a change of direction salvaged a tie for Wisconsin men's hockey

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00am
A draw wasn't the result the Badgers wanted but it was much better than what was staring them in the face late in regulation.

Find out who and where Wisconsin volleyball plays in the NCAA tournament opening round (copy)

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers will face an unfamiliar opponent to start the tournament with the hopes of breaking out of a region that includes rival No.1 seed Nebraska.

Wisconsin men's basketball shoots through poor shooting once again in blowout win

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers struggled to shoot in the first half, but their coach doesn't see that as a troubling trend.

Packers prep for showdown in Detroit during ‘weird’ week

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 8:52pm
The Green Bay Packers have a 'weird' week ahead as the team preps to travel to Detroit for the Packers' second-consecutive Thursday night game.

Find out who and where Wisconsin volleyball plays in the NCAA tournament opening round

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 8:50pm
The Badgers will face an unfamiliar opponent to start the tournament with the hopes of breaking out of a region that includes rival No.1 seed Nebraska.

Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 7:00pm
President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions, reversing his past promises not to do so.

'It was like pulling teeth out of your mouth': Former Wisconsin player describes why he's entering transfer portal

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 6:52pm
Cornerback Amare Snowden broke down his decision to enter the transfer portal.

Verona's Tennessee recruit is 2024 State Journal/WiscNews Football Player of the Year

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:40pm
The four-star recruit impacted every phase of the game, but was a greater leader off the field. Lessons from a Super Bowl champion helped him develop into a do-it-all star.

Wisconsin Democratic leader Ben Wikler enters the race to lead the national party

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 5:03pm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, said Sunday he has joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.

Coming up for Monday, Dec. 2, 2024

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 3:00pm
Madison and Dane County government

Digest 12-2

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 2:16pm
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

John Nichols: Ben Wikler is a party builder

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 1:59pm
There’s much talk that Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair Ben Wikler may join the crowded competition for the chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee. And that excites a lot of people who know what Wikler has accomplished in Wisconsin since…

Dennis Anderson: Wisconsin hunting camp lost its kingpin

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 1:09pm
A few days back, I wandered into the shack where for decades I spent opening weekend of Wisconsin’s deer-hunting season for firearms. The place is in the town of Barronette, about 250 miles northwest of Madison in Washburn County.

Wisconsin football players heading to the transfer portal this winter

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 1:05pm
The winter transfer portal season is upon us. See which Wisconsin players have entered the transfer portal thus far.

A landmark climate change case will open at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 12:59pm
THE HAGUE — The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and…

'Moana 2' sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 11:09am
NEW YORK — Christmas came early at the box office.

Giannis Antetokounmpo raises his game to help Bucks make quick turnaround from poor start

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 10:10am
“He’s been amazing because he’s scoring, but more importantly, he’s getting everybody involved,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after Milwaukee beat the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

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