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The University of Minnesota announced the complete schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting new head coach Brett Larson’s first campaign and a series of high‑profile games.
The Big Ten released a partial schedule for the 2026‑27 men’s ice hockey season on June 17, revealing the weekend windows for each two‑game series. The Wisconsin Badgers will face Notre Dame, Minnesota, Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan, with their final series scheduled at Notre Dame.
The Michigan State University hockey team received its 2026‑27 Big Ten schedule on Tuesday, revealing a slate that blends early road challenges with a late‑season home surge. The plan sets the stage for a pursuit of a fourth straight regular‑season title, while nonconference games against Northern Michigan, RIT, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Boston University add extra texture.
The Kaukauna Ghosts baseball team advanced to the state championship with a 7-1 semifinal win, a first appearance in 72 years, led by pitcher Bron Schaefer and a rallying offense.
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball team will open its preseason with an exhibition game against UW‑Green Bay on October 15 at the Resch Center. The contest is part of a broader schedule that features a football clash at Lambeau Field, a volleyball exhibition, and high‑profile basketball road trips.
From an 11‑inning defensive battle to dominant offensive displays, the second day of the WIAA State Baseball Tournament produced dramatic moments that will shape the championship matchups across all divisions.
Boston University's women's ice hockey program has released its complete 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting home games at Walter Brown Arena, a season‑opening series at Wisconsin, and the first‑ever Ice Breaker Tournament hosted by BU.
The Golden Eagles have released a 2026 slate that blends early‑season road challenges, a series of home fixtures at Valley Fields and a demanding Big East conference run culminating in the conference tournament in Maryland.
A recent contract update shows Ohio State women's hockey coach Nadine Muzerall now earning $555,000, surpassing Wisconsin's Mark Johnson's $550,000, while Johnson's deal includes a scheduled raise to $575,000 by July 1.
Two high‑profile pledges, including a 7‑foot‑1 center from Minnesota, reshape the Badgers' outlook for the class of 2027.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison men’s basketball team will begin its 2026‑27 campaign on November 2 against Denver, marking the fourth straight Monday start. Analyst Rocco Miller confirmed the matchup, while Tim Bergstraser will set the tipoff time.
The Cordova Arena project, backed by a unanimous city council vote, promises a 10,000‑seat venue for two professional indoor soccer teams while also exploring housing, hotels and retail. At the same time, state workers voice financial strain from commuting, and a locally beloved ice‑cream shop opens its doors in Oak Park.
Wisconsin’s football program has broken into the nation’s top fifteen in the latest rankings for the class of 2027, a milestone that underscores the steady rise of the Badgers under head coach Paul Chryst. The achievement reflects a recruiting effort that has already secured a handful of high‑profile commitments and positions the team among the country’s most competitive talent pools.
The second weekend of the inaugural High School Girls’ Flag Football league took place on June 7 at Vel Phillips Memorial High School, showcasing a collaborative effort that blends school district support, grant funding and enthusiastic student participation.
The University of Wisconsin announced a high‑profile basketball recruit, underscoring its rising influence on the court while the program eyes further breakthroughs in the coming months.
The University of Portland announced its full 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring matches against national champions, historic rivals and a debut Western Collegiate Conference tournament.
Steele Harris, a standout senior from Great Falls, Montana, has pledged to play football at the University of Wisconsin, joining his brother Reed and following a path that highlights the Badgers' recent national success.
A forecasted 5‑7 record for Rutgers raises questions about Coach Greg Schiano’s future, while the team’s slate includes both promising victories and formidable opponents.
A look at the teams with the most victories over top‑ranked opponents and the defining moments that have left a lasting imprint on the sport.
A look at ten standout traditions that have become synonymous with college football, highlighting their origins, fan participation, and lasting impact.
The Badgers announced their full Big Ten conference slate for the upcoming season, highlighting double matchups, key road trips and a strategic avoidance of the UCLA/USC home stretch.
Detroit’s newest women’s hockey team secures Olympic silver‑medalist Jesse Compher, who will play alongside her brother J.T. and former Toronto Sceptres stars Daryl Watts and Britta Curl‑Salemme.
The Big Ten has released its full 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, confirming nine home and nine away games for each team, with Ohio State slated to face Maryland twice and a roster of opponents spanning the Midwest and West Coast.
Wisconsin's football program secured seven new pledges during the first two weekends of official visits, climbing to No. 13 nationally and making notable inroads in Arizona while eyeing top remaining targets.