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Nine Badgers to partake in U.S. National Team Selection Camp

Nine University of Wisconsin women's hockey players are among 41 players that will participate in the U.S. Women's National Team Selection Camp More>>

Samara chosen as UW women's tennis coach

Tina Samara, head women's tennis coach at West Virginia since the 2010-11 season, has been named the head coach at Wisconsin, Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez announced Monday. More>>

Wisconsin track coach Ed Nuttycombe announces retirement

After 30 years, 26 Big Ten Conference championships and countless contributions to his sport, Ed Nuttycombe is retiring from his position as head coach of the Wisconsin men's track and field program. More>>

Reports: Danny O'Brien Leaving UW Football Program

Quarterback transferring for the second straight year More>>

Gee comments on Bielema: "Alvarez thought he was a thug"

Gordon Gee had some thoughts on Bret Bielema's departure from Wisconsin, which were made public by Sports Illustraded on Friday. More>>

Helland named men's basketball strength and conditioning coach

Erik Helland has been selected to join the men's basketball program as the team's strength and conditioning coach, the UW athletic department announced on Thursday. More>>

Badger softball season ends in NCAAs with 3-0 loss to Oregon

It was a pair of long balls that did the Badgers' season in Saturday afternoon, as No. 3 Oregon hit two home runs to defeat No. 25 Wisconsin 3-0 in the NCAA regional finale at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore. More>>

Badgers softball defeats UNC, 6-2, to advance to NCAA regional title game

Facing their second elimination game of the day, the Badgers were not ready to see the season come to an end Friday evening. Wisconsin defeated North Carolina, 6-2, at Howe Field in Eugene, Ore. to advance to the NCAA regional title game on Saturday. More>>

Badgers eliminate BYU from NCAA tournament with 6-0 win

Playing in win or go home game, the Wisconsin softball team came up big against BYU Friday afternoon, defeating the Cougars 6-0 to stay alive in the NCAA tournament. More>>

Badger softball falls 3-2 to UNC in NCAA 1st round

North Carolina scored the winning run in the top of the 8th on a foul ball out that resulted in a runner tagging from third and scoring to give the UNC a 3-2 win over Wisconsin in the first round of the NCAA Regional on Friday in Eugene. More>>

Big Ten announces 2014 football schedule

The 2014 Big Ten football season will be one of firsts. The conference will welcome new members, Maryland and Rutgers, into the fold and will change from the current Legends and Leaders Division format to East and West. More>>

Badger football players help make-over Madison boy's bedroom

Darien Moran of Madison received his wish to have a personalized bedroom makeover. More>>

Wisconsin softball selected to Oregon regional, will play UNC

Wisconsin, the 2013 Big Ten tournament champion, has been selected to the NCAA regional in Oregon to be held May 16-18. More>>

Badgers men's basketball to open regular season against St. John's

The Wisconsin men's basketball team will open the 2013-14 regular season in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Nov. 8. More>>

Pair of podium finishes wraps Big Ten meet for Badgers women's track

Podium finishes by senior Caitlin Comfort and junior Deanna Latham paced the Wisconsin women's track team on the final day of the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Championships. More>>

Badgers softball defeats Minnesota to win first ever Big Ten tournament title

Fresh off an upset over No. 6 Michigan on Saturday, the Wisconsin softball team one upped itself Sunday afternoon with a 9-3 victory over Minnesota in the 2013 Big Ten Softball Tournament title game at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. More>>

Badgers men's track finishes third at Big Ten championships

The No. 10-ranked Wisconsin men's track and field team came up short in its bid for the Big Ten Triple Crown on Sunday at the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Championships, finishing third with 86.5 points. More>>

Clutch finish sends Badgers women's golf to championship

Kris Yoo walked off the ninth green at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club having just finished off a school and course record round of 7-under par 65 at the 2013 NCAA Central Regional on Saturday. More>>

Badgers softball knocks off No. 6 Michigan to advance to B1G title game

Playing like it had nothing to lose, the Wisconsin softball team came up with a big win Saturday afternoon at the Big Ten tournament, defeating No. 6 Michigan, 9-3, to advance to the title game for the first time in program history. More>>

Badgers softball earns 40th win in 3-0 defeat of Wildcats in Big Ten tournament

Playing in one of its biggest games of the season, the Wisconsin softball team came up huge with a 3-0 win over Northwestern at the Big Ten Softball Tournament Friday afternoon at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. More>>

Wisconsin Coaches vs. Cancer raises record $693,000 at annual gala

Less than a month after being honored with the Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award at the Final Four in Atlanta, Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan proved exactly why he earned such a prestigious honor. More>>

Fleishman resigns as Wisconsin women's tennis coach

Wisconsin women's tennis coach Brian Fleishman resigned his position on Thursday, UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez announced. More>>

Walsh named men's hockey assistant coach

It now becomes a seamless transition for the Badger men's hockey program as it moves towards its first season in the Big Ten Conference.
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Massei, Darrah and Massey named first-team All-Big Ten Softball

Mary Massei, Cassandra Darrah and Whitney Massey earned first-team honors, while Kendall Grimm and Meghan McIntosh were named to the second-team. More>>

Wisconsin tabbed for rematch with Virginia in 2013 Big Ten/ACC Challenge

In 2013, the two teams will play the rematch as the Badgers travel to Charlottesville, Va. in the 15th-annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge More>>

Ron Dayne elected to College Football Hall of Fame

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Former UW running back Ron Dayne becomes the 11th Badgers' player or coach to earn enshrinement in the College Football Hall of Fame. More>>

UW men's track team using football players to compete

The Wisconsin men's track team suffered a big blow when it lost Japheth Cato for the season with a ruptured achilles on April 27. To fill Cato's position, the team reached out to a couple players on the football team. More>>

Fans watch Badger football team practice

Fans got a chance to see the Badger football team practice on Saturday, two weeks before the annual spring game. More>>

Barry Alvarez extends contract, gets a raise

UW athletic director continues for five more years. More>>

Badgers to open 2015 football season against Alabama

Wisconsin and Alabama are set to play football September 5, 2015 at Cowboys Stadium. More>>

Badgers the #5 seed in West Region, face Ole Miss

The Badgers are in the West Region, while Marquette is the No. 3 seed in the East Region. More>>

Badgers beat Indiana, advance to championship game

Ryan Evans scored 16 points to help No. 22 Wisconsin upset No. 3 Indiana 68-56 in the semifinals of the Big Ten tournament Saturday. More>>

Alvarez: Ticket prices won't increase for 2013-2014

Good news for UW season ticket holders -- prices won't go up next year. More>>

Skate With the Badgers

The annual event gives fans a chance to skate with the Badger men's hockey team More>>

Skate with the Badgers at Vilas Park

Some young fans braved the cold Sunday morning to meet some ladies who are used to being a little chilly. More>>

Badger women's hockey wins 2-1 over UND Sat.

Madison Packer scored the game-winning goal on a breakaway in the final five minutes to help Wisconsin claim a 2-1 victory over North Dakota on Saturday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena. More>>

Miami (OH) edges UW, first Badgers loss since Nov. 24

Michael Mersch scored the only goal for Wisconsin (9-8-5) but the Badgers' 11-game unbeaten streak came to an end. More>>

Late rally falls short as UW men lose at Iowa

Aaron White scored 17 points and Iowa hung on to beat Wisconsin 70-66 on Saturday night, knocking the Badgers out of first place in the Big Ten. More>>

LaBate, Rumpel key in Wisconsin's 1-0 win over No. 8 Miami

For the first time this season, the Badgers welcomed a ranked opponent into the Kohl Center. For the third time in three games, they knocked off a ranked opponent.
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Wisconsin women's hockey drops 3-0 decision to UND

It took the 13th attempt for North Dakota to break a winless streak against Wisconsin, but UND was finally able to break through as the Wisconsin women's hockey dropped a 3-0 decision Friday night at Ralph Engelstad Arena. More>>

Regents approve contracts for Wisconsin coaches

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved contracts for incoming football coach Gary Andersen and his offensive and defensive coordinators. More>>

Badger women's bball loses at No. 8 Penn State

Looking for its first Big Ten Conference win of the season, the Wisconsin women's basketball team faced its toughest opponent of the year, falling at No. 8 Penn State, 84-40, on Thursday night. More>>

Badgers QB Curt Phillips granted 6th year

Wisconsin senior quarterback Curt Phillips has been granted a 6th year of eligibility by the NCAA, allowing the QB to play the 2013 season. More>>

Ramage named WCHA defensive player of the week

Ramage played a starring role for the Badgers, who posted 4-3 and 2-1 overtime victories at No. 11-ranked Minnesota State on Jan. 11-12. More>>

Dekker named Big Ten freshman of the week

Sam Dekker earned the Big Ten's freshman of the week award, the conference announced on Monday. More>>

UW women lose at Michigan 54-43

Badgers fall to 0-4 in Big Ten More>>

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