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Badgers’ 2026 class signee wins 215-pound State wrestling title

A Wisconsin Badgers’ football commitment will be bringing home hardware in a different sport after ending a 39-year drought. Waunakee (WI) athlete McCoy Smith has won the 215-pound WIAA State Individual Wrestling Title in the Kohl Center in front of a lively crowd.

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Braeden Carrington sets several Wisconsin Badgers school records in 90-73 win over Washington

Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 90-73 win over Washington at Alaska Airlines Arena on Saturday afternoon, snapping the Badgers' three-game road losing streak and clinching Wisconsin (20-9, 12-6 Big Ten) a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Caroline Harvey continues historic college hockey season

Fresh off of winning a gold medal at the 2026 Olympic Games, and winning tournament MVP honors, Wisconsin women's hockey defender Caroline Harvey returned to the ice in style.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Former Wisconsin Badgers All-American scores his first NBA points

Former University of Wisconsin wing John Tonje is officially an NBA scorer. Three days after making his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics, playing four minutes late of a blowout win over Phoenix, Tonje scored his first professional points in Boston's 148-111 win over Brooklyn Friday night.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

Preview: Wisconsin Badgers basketball vs. Washington Huskies

Looking to salvage a game on its West Coast road trip, Wisconsin will take on Washington at the Alaska Airlines Arena this afternoon in Seattle. The Badgers were looking to keep pace in the race for a triple bye in the conference standings but suffered an 85-71 loss to Oregon in Eugene on Wednesday night.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 28

The Athletic Thinks Badgers Will Eventually Replace Luke Fickell With Former Wisconsin Offensive Lineman

Luke Fickell is coaching for his job in 2026. With an easier schedule on paper and a roster that has gotten more investment from the athletic department, he should be in better position to succeed this season than in year's past.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin women's hockey Olympians return for postseason

After eight games away from college hockey, five Wisconsin women's hockey players who competed in the 2026 Olympic Games made their return to the ice inside LaBahn Arena on Friday night.

Vinny Anthony News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Badgers WR Vinny Anthony Shares Why He Never Transferred Away From Wisconsin, Despite Team Struggles

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — In the transfer portal era of college football, it's becoming less and less common for a player to stick with one school for all four (plus) years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin Badgers' most underrated defensive players entering spring camp

The Wisconsin Badgers lost most of its defensive production from a season ago, but with a strong finish to the 2025 campaign and a solid core of underclassmen, there's tangible momentum building on the defensive side.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Former Wisconsin Badgers Center Already Being Linked To Green Bay Packers After Being Released

A former Wisconsin Badgers offensive lineman could come back to his home state after being released by his NFL team. On Thursday, the Washington Commanders released center Tyler Biadasz, and it didn't take long for Green Bay Packers fans to start connecting the dots.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 27

Wisconsin Badgers Football Ticket Revenue Ranked Ahead of Rivals Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't put a great product on the football field over the past few seasons, but it hasn't stopped fans from showing up to support their team at Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 27

Wisconsin Badgers sends strong message to John Tonje after his personal NBA milestone

Former Wisconsin Badgers star guard John Tonje has finally fulfilled one of his dreams, as he saw action in his first NBA regular-season game on Tuesday with the Boston Celtics.

Xavier Lucas News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 26

NCAA Proposes New Penalties to Protect Wisconsin From Another Xavier Lucas Situation

The Wisconsin Badgers were put in a tough spot when cornerback Xavier Lucas transferred away from the program without going through the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 26

Wisconsin Badgers' most underrated offensive players entering spring practice

The Wisconsin Badgers 2026 roster has been hard at work in Madison over the past month, with the program's spring camp expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 26

Wisconsin Badgers highs and lows reveal team's true identity ahead of postseason

The Big Ten Tournament is less than two weeks away, and the University of Wisconsin men's basketball program seems to be limping to the finish. There's no silver lining from the Wisconsin 14-point loss to Oregon in Eugene on Wednesday, just like there wasn't when the Badgers fell by 17 to the Buckeyes earlier in February.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 26

Wisconsin Badgers book Official Visit with Four-Star ACC Commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers have added a massive visitor to the schedule later on this off-season who also happens to be a top recruiting target. Lennard (FL) four-star safety Mekhi Williams announced via social media that he will take an Official Visit with Wisconsin on June 12th.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 26

Middletown (DE) ATH Books Badgers Official Visit, Adds Syracuse Stop

The Wisconsin Badgers have finalized plans to host a notable recruit from the state of Delaware for an Official Visit later in the year. Middletown (DE) athlete DJ Davis announced his intentions recently and confirmed that he will take an Official Visit with Wisconsin.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / February 26

Badgers’ Blackwell scores 22 as roller-coaster season continues with 85-71 loss

The Wisconsin Badgers have dropped another Big Ten Conference game after falling to the Oregon Ducks, 85-71, in Eugene. Wisconsin flew out to Oregon to start a two-game road trip against the likes of the Ducks and the Washington Huskies.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 26

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NBA News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 25

Former Wisconsin Badgers Forward Micah Potter Scores NBA Career-High Against Joel Embiid and 76ers

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Micah Potter is making best out of a bad situation with the Indiana Pacers. The former Wisconsin Badgers forward signed with Indiana earlier this season as the Pacers deal with significant injuries, and the team has the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 25

Wisconsin Badgers EDGE Mason Reiger Predicts He'll 'Test Off The Charts' at NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Wisconsin Badgers edge rusher Mason Reiger isn't viewed as one of the most dynamic athletes in the upcoming NFL Draft, but he's planning on changing that perception.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 25

Wisconsin Badgers keep rising in national bracketology projections

MADISON, Wis. — You can throw a master lock around the University of Wisconsin. Winners of 10 of the last 13 games, which includes three top-10 victories, the Badgers are poised to make the NCAA Tournament for the 26th time in the last 28 tournament years, something only five schools will be able to boast.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 24

Badgers finalize Official Visit with Cedar Hill (TX) EDGE Jeron Allen II

The Wisconsin Badgers will be hosting a rising recruit from the great state of Texas for an Official Visit later on in the year. Cedar Hill (TX) three-star edge rusher Jeron Allen II will be taking an Official Visit with Wisconsin after growing close with the recruiting staff.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Students at Wisconsin went nuts celebrating Hilary Knight's Olympic goal

In a packed watch party at UW-Madison’s Union South, fans and students erupted in wild celebration as Badgers legend Hilary Knight scored a dramatic game-tying goal for Team USA in the women’s hockey gold-medal game against Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.