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Why pairing 7-footers together less is more for Wisconsin men's basketball

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers start a pair of 7-footers, but use them together infrequently throughout games. Here's why.

Wisconsin volleyball flips libero recruit from Big Ten rival (copy)

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
The Badgers have seen attrition to their defense because of the transfer portal, and made a move to fortify the back line.

Digest 12-24

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

5 high school gymnastics stars of the week: Dec. 24 edition (copy)

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
All-around wins on debut and returning from injury highlighted some of this week's top performances. Here are five that stood out.

5 high school wrestling stars of the week: Dec. 24 edition (copy)

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
Saturday's Badger Invite allowed opportunities to earn medals and several who reached the podium are up for this week's Supernova vote.

How much Wisconsin will get in rental fees for 2025 Coldplay concert at Camp Randall (copy)

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
The last concert hosted at Camp Randall covered the football coach's salary, but the rental fee hasn't kept pace with a spending spree in college athletics.

5 takeaways from Wisconsin football after 2 weeks of the transfer portal (copy)

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 12:00am
It's been a roster turnover for the Badgers with the opening of the transfer portal. Here's what we've learned about the 2025 team, and what else lies ahead.

Playoff-clinching shutout earns Packers high marks across the board

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:17pm
Jim Polzin hands out grades following a home win that helped Green Bay improve to 11-4 on the season and clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs.

Packers tight end makes long-awaited return from injury against Saints

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:07pm
The second-year tight end returned to action after missing Green Bay's previous 10 games. Here's what else to know from Monday night's showdown.

Beverly Jean (Olson) Walker

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:00pm
December 20, 2024

Virginia L. Bladorn

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 11:00pm
January 14, 1936—December 19, 2024

3 things that stood out from the Packers’ 34-0 shutout win over the Saints at Lambeau Field

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:33pm
There was a lot to like from Monday's home game against the Saints.

Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Packers' blowout win over the Saints

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 10:17pm
The Green Bay Packers secured a postseason berth on Monday night at Lambeau Field. Here's columnist Jim Polzin's initial reaction to the Packers' win.

Middleton, Lopez lead the way for short-handed Bucks against division rival

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 9:37pm
Playing without stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, Milwaukee took care of business against a Central Division foe on the road. Here's how they got it done.

Wisconsin volleyball flips libero recruit from Big Ten rival

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 7:43pm
The Badgers have seen attrition to their defense because of the transfer portal, and made a move to fortify the back line.

DIGEST

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 5:14pm
Motorist arrested after 100+ mph chase

House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 4:30pm
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee accused Matt Gaetz on Monday of “regularly” paying for sex, including once with a 17-year-old girl, and using illicit drugs as a member of Congress, as lawmakers released the conclusions of a nearly four-year…

Baby pigs get Christmas pardon from Florida mayor in a Cuban twist on White House turkey tradition

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 4:18pm
MIAMI — As the stars of Friday’s show in downtown Miami, baby pigs Glinda and Elphaba will never have to worry about gracing the dinner table at a Cuban American family’s home on Christmas Eve.

Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 4:13pm
CATALAO, Brazil — Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest over the weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.

What's unusual — and what isn't — about the Madison school shooting | James Densley, Jillian Peterson and David Riedman

Mon, 12/23/2024 - 1:09pm
The shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison has shocked the nation, not only for its horror but for its unique profile. This time, a teenage girl opened fire inside her school, killing a teacher, another student and apparently…

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