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Basketball

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl, left, posts up against Ohio State's Justice Sueing during the second...

Wisconsin thwarts Ohio State rally with Hepburn’s foul shots

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Connor Essegian scored 17 points, Chucky Hepburn added 15 and Wisconsin held off Ohio State 65-60 on Thursday night for the Buckeyes’ third straight loss.

Basketball

Badgers win 2021 Maui Invitational with 61-55 win over Saint Mary's

No. 10 Ohio State beats Wisconsin 90-67, ends 3-game skid

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Taylor Thierry scored a career-high 25 points and Taylor Mikesell added 21 to help No. 10 Ohio State beat Wisconsin 90-67 on Wednesday night, snapping the Buckeyes’ three-game losing skid.

Nba

Charlotte Hornets' P.J. Washington tries to shoot past Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez during the...

Bucks beat Hornets 124-115 for 5th consecutive victory

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 18 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-115 on Tuesday night to win their fifth straight and avenge one of their most embarrassing losses of the season.

Football

Wisconsin footballs lands Waunakee tight end Rob Booker.

Badgers land Waunakee tight end Rob Booker

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:05 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Luke Fickell landed his first in-state commit for the class of 2024, Waunakee tight end Rob Booker.

Nfl

Rodgers believes decision could come in ‘couple of weeks’

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he doesn’t expect to make a decision on whether to play next season until after the Super Bowl

Badgers

Casey O’Brien named WCHA Forward of the Week

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:57 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
After leading the Wisconsin women’s hockey team to their eighth sweep of the year, junior forward Casey O’Brien was named WCHA Forward of the week.

Nfl

Packers OL Elgton Jenkins headed to second Pro Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:09 PM CST
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By WBAY news staff
In 2022, Jenkins started all 15 games he played in, making 10 starts at left guard and five at right tackle. This is after returning from a torn ACL suffered in 2021.

Nba

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:47 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Following his 50-point performance against the Pelicans, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

Nfl

Amherst native Tyler Biadasz named to first career NFL Pro Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:28 PM CST
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By Noah Manderfeld
Amherst native Tyler Biadasz has been named to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an alternate, the NFL announced Monday. Biadasz will replace Eagles center Jason Kelce on the offensive line after Kelce’s team made the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Nba

Antetokounmpo scores 50 for Bucks; Pelicans lose 8th in row

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points and 13 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks trounced New Orleans 135-110 on Sunday, handing the Pelicans their eighth straight loss.
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REPORT: Offseason trade of Aaron Rodgers remains an option for Packers

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:03 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, an offseason trade of Aaron Rodgers remains an option for the Green Bay Packers.

Basketball

Badgers fall to Wildcats on Theresa Huff Day

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Despite having four players score in double figures, Wisconsin came up short to Northwestern on Sunday afternoon 70-67.

Basketball

Mayer’s career-high 26 leads Illinois over Wisconsin 61-51

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51 on Saturday.

Boys Basketball

Portage holds First Responders Night at boys basketball game

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Portage High School held their first ever First Responders Night during the Portage vs. Oregon boys basketball game on Friday night.

Nba

Giannis named team captain for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
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By Gillian Rawling
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been named as a team captain and starter in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Thursday.

Nba

Antetokounmpo helps Bucks beat short-handed Nuggets 107-99

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:52 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 14 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the short-handed Denver Nuggets 107-99 on Wednesday night.

Basketball

Young, Scott lift Maryland over Wisconsin 73-55

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Jahmir Young scored 22 points and Donta Scott recorded a double-double and Maryland distanced itself in the second half en route to a 73-55 win over Wisconsin

Nba

Bucks Portis injured, out for at least two weeks

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:22 PM CST
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By Mike "Jocko" Jacques
Milwaukee is taking on Denver Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.

Local

NOBULL CrossFit Games to remain in Madison for 2024

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
The NOBULL CrossFit Games will once again return to Madison in 2024, organizers announced Wednesday.

Nfl

Rodgers open to possibility of playing elsewhere next season

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers says he hasn’t decided whether to continue playing next season, but is adjusting to the possibility he could end his career somewhere other than Green Bay

Basketball

Green Bay fires Will Ryan as coach after 11th straight loss

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 4:18 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Green Bay has fired basketball coach Will Ryan three days after the Phoenix suffered their 11th consecutive loss.

Nba

Antetokounmpo scores 29 in return, Bucks top Pistons 150-130

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 29 points in the first quarter, returning to the lineup after a five-game absence to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 150-130 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Basketball

Northwestern returns from COVID-19 pause, beats Wisconsin

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:25 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Boo Buie had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists, Chase Audige added 16 points and Northwestern returned from an eight-day COVID-19 pause to beat Wisconsin 66-63 on Monday night.

Football

Matt Mitchell joins UW as special teams coordinator, outside linebackers coach

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:47 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
The Wisconsin football team made it official, announcing the hiring of Matt Mitchell as special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach.

Mlb

Brewers’ Anderson hopeful improved shoulder sparks rebound

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
New Milwaukee Brewers acquisition Brian Anderson is hoping he can recapture the hitting success he enjoyed earlier in his career.

Basketball

Badgers Max Klesmit ruled out for Northwestern game

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Wisconsin men’s basketball will be without starting guard Max Klesmit for their game tonight against Northwestern.

Nba

Jrue Holiday named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 14.

Basketball

Wisconsin-Northwestern game rescheduled for Monday

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Wisconsin-Northwestern basketball game that didn’t take place as scheduled Saturday due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols will happen on Monday instead.

Nba

Mobley scores career-high 38, powers Cavs over Bucks 114-102

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:51 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from an embarrassing loss with a 114-102 win Saturday night over the Milwaukee Bucks

Basketball

Sellers helps No. 11 Maryland women cruise past Wisconsin

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
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By By The Associated Press
Shyanne Sellers scored 13 points in the first quarter and matched a career best with 21 points as No. 11 Maryland cruised to a 77-64 victory over Wisconsin

Nba

Bucks having to find ways to win at less than full strength

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t had much of a chance to show how well they can play at full strength this season

Basketball

Wisconsin men’s basketball vs Northwestern postponed due to COVID-19 in Wildcats program

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:19 PM CST
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By Juliana Tornabene
Officials noted that all tickets for the game will be valid for the new date and time.

Nba

Antetokounmpo passes Durant for East All-Star voting lead

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM CST
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By Tim Reynolds
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant for the All-Star Game voting lead among Eastern Conference players.

Nfl

Packers to donate AEDs to Wisconsin, Upper Michigan organizations

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:33 AM CST
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By Nick Viviani
The NFL team will team up with Bellin Health to give $100,000 to buy 80 AEDs and offer training.

Mlb

AP source: Brewers reach $3.5M deal with ex-Marlin Anderson

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:17 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Anderson batted .222 with eight homers and 28 RBIs in 98 games last season while posting a .311 on-base percentage and .346 slugging percentage.

State

Holiday scores season-high 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:26 AM CST
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By TOM KERTSCHER
Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122

Basketball

Wisconsin continues domination over Penn St. with 63-60 win

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By The Associated Press and Leah Doherty
Steven Crowl scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Wisconsin held on to continue its Madison mastery over Penn State, beating the Nittany Lions 63-60 on Tuesday night.

Nba

Holiday scores season-high 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 10:08 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.

Nba

Holiday sparks late rally as Bucks beat Pacers 132-119

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:09 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks responded to the Indiana Pacers’ fast start by delivering a dominant performance down the stretch.

Basketball

Houston, KU stay atop Top 25 while FAU enters for 1st time

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 2:31 PM CST
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By DAVE SKRETTA
Houston and Kansas remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after a record weekend of Top 25 losses

Nba

Antetokounmpo to miss 3rd straight game as Bucks host Pacers

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 1:48 PM CST
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a third straight game due to left knee soreness when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers on Monday afternoon

Basketball

Holmes helps No. 6 Indiana rout Wisconsin 93-56

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Mackenzie Holmes scored 29 points and Yarden Garzon added 19 to help No. 6 Indiana run to a 93-56 win over Wisconsin on Sunday.

Football

REPORT: Matt Mitchell joins Fickell’s staff as special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 8:52 PM CST
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By Leah Doherty
According to ESPN college football writer, Pete Thamel, former Grand Valley State head coach Matt Mitchell is joining Luke Fickell’s staff at Wisconsin as special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach.

Nfl

Packers LB Quay Walker fined $13,261 for shove

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker was fined $13,261 by the NFL for the shove that led to his ejection from a 20-16 loss to the Detroit Lions last Sunday, a person familiar with the situation said.

Nfl

AP source: Hamlin visits teammates for 1st time since injury

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Damar Hamlin visited with teammates at the Bills’ facility on Saturday for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital, 12 days after the safety went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.

Basketball

Strong 2nd half sends Hoosiers past No. 18 Wisconsin 63-45

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 2:50 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Trayce Jackson-Davis finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds while Jalen Hood-Schifino added 16 points to lead Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 63-45 on Saturday.

Nba

Vincent leads Heat to 2nd straight win over Bucks

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Gabe Vincent scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-95 Saturday.

Mlb

AP source: McCutchen returns to Pirates on $5M, 1-year deal

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
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By WILL GRAVES
Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Nfl

Packers GM: Rodgers can still play ‘at a very high level’

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:20 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Aaron Rodgers can still perform “at a very high level,” Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said Friday, with the Packers awaiting a decision on whether the four-time MVP quarterback wants to play next season.

Nfl

Green Bay Packers hire franchise’s first female full-time athletic trainer

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 8:28 AM CST
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By WBAY news staff
Erin Roberge joins the staff as an assistant athletic trainer.
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