Wisconsin Badgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wisconsin's road success is on par with the greatest Badgers team of the modern era

News and notes from Wisconsin's 97-93 victory over No.15 Purdue, helping the Badgers (24-9, 14-6 Big Ten) clinch at least the fifth seed in the Big Ten Conference Tournament next weekend.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 7

Road-warrior Wisconsin Badgers knock off their third top-15 opponent of the season

The University of Wisconsin left its best interior low-post presence at home to rest an injury left ankle. The Badgers compensated by unleashing a clinic from beyond the perimeter and letting their star point guard take over to knock out another ranked conference foe on the road.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 7

Wisconsin Badgers update Nolan Winter's health status before facing No.15 Purdue

The University of Wisconsin has ruled starting junior center Nolan Winter as out for today's regular-season finale against No.15 Purdue. The move was expected after Winter landed awkwardly on his left ankle after a putback layup with 7:01 remaining in Wednesday's 78-45 victory over Maryland.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 6

Former Wisconsin Badgers Pro Bowl Fullback Released By NFL Team Ahead of Free Agency

The fullback is a dying breed in the NFL, but former Wisconsin Badgers fan favorite Alec Ingold is trying to keep the position alive. The new regime with the Miami Dolphins doesn't see him as part of their future plans though, releasing the former Pro Bowl player on Friday ahead of NFL free agency next week.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 6

Badgers March Madness push: the road to Final Four glory

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team recently lost to Ohio State, but is still in the midst of a great season. They are 18-8 and 10-5 in their Big Ten Conference.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 6

Wisconsin Badgers legend Michael Finley finally tells the truth behind viral Luka Doncic video

Former Wisconsin Badgers star Michael Finley has finally shed light on the years-old viral video showing him taking a beer from the hands of Luka Doncic.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 6

Wisconsin women's hockey learns WCHA Tournament final foe

St. Paul, MN — When two of the great powers in college hockey meet this Saturday, there will again be a trophy on the line. It will not be a national championship trophy this time when No.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 5

Badger women's hockey advances to WCHA title game: 3 stars

St. Paul, MN — The No. 13 Minnesota State Mavericks' first trip to the WCHA Final Faceoff was short lived. Top-ranked Wisconsin women's hockey extended its winning-streak over MSU to 23 games by earning a 7-2 victory in the conference tournament semifinal on Thursday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 5

How to watch, listen to Wisconsin men's hockey at Penn State

One regular-season series remains for the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team. As UW tries to solidify its position in both the NCAA and Big Ten tournaments, head coach Mike Hastings' group knows there is plenty left to play for.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 5

Wisconsin Badgers one of several teams to ghost Miami (OH)'s schedule request

MADISON, Wis. - Miami (OH) Athletic Director David Sayler has gone on the offensive, and he's bringing receipts of all the power-conference teams that avoided playing his undefeated RedHawks basketball program this season.

Badgers drop Illinois game, 82-70, in the B1G Tournament Opening Round

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball team is now in wait-and-see mode after suffering a loss to Illinois in the Big Ten Conference Tournament. The Badgers’ up and down season has come to a temporary stop as the Illinois Fighting Illini will be advancing into the second round of the conference tournament.

Frank Kaminsky News / WI Sports Heroics / March 5

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd joins Frank Kaminsky, Michael Finley in elite all-time club

The Wisconsin Badgers flourished anew on Wednesday night, adding to their momentum as the Big Ten Tournament nears. The Badgers played nearly flawlessly versus Buzz Williams’ Maryland Terrapins, as Wisconsin basketball came away with an easy 78-45 victory at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with several players contributing to Greg Gard’s team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 5

How to watch Wisconsin women's hockey tournament semifinal

St. Paul, MN — With a potential matchup against Border Battle rival Minnesota, or maybe a rematch of the last three national championship games, and definitely the opportunity to clinch the number-one overall seed in the NCAA Tournament on the line, top-ranked Wisconsin women's hockey faces the No.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / March 5

John Blackwell drops powerful take on Nolan Winter after forward’s painful injury

The Wisconsin Badgers played their last true home game in the 2025-26 college basketball season on Wednesday night at Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, against the visiting Maryland Terrapins.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 4

Wisconsin Badgers produce their best defensive effort in three seasons in victory over Maryland

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes for Wisconsin after the Badgers registered a 78-45 victory over Maryland, as the Badgers (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten) clinched no worse than the sixth seed in next week's Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 4

Badger women's hockey captain wins award, breaks record

With a regular-season conference title, a gold medal, and an Olympic MVP already under her belt this season, Wisconsin Badgers women's hockey captain added more hardware to her trophy case on Wednesday night.

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.