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The Freedom Irish girls soccer team captured the 2026 North Eastern Conference championship, with multiple players earning All-Conference accolades, highlighted by Sophia Johnson's Defensive Player of the Year award.
The Wisconsin Badgers are pinning their hopes for a breakout 2026 campaign on a revamped offensive line, a unit that has been identified as the linchpin of their success by analyst Adam Rittenberg.
Jalen Brown, a Milwaukee native and future Wisconsin Badgers commit, impressed at the NBPA Top 100 camp with strong shooting and defensive numbers before announcing his June 5 commitment.
Wisconsin’s annual Bucky’s BBQ attracted a wave of 2028 recruits, highlighting key interactions with coaches and the program’s growing appeal.
Three Northeast Wisconsin girls soccer teams clinch state tournament berths as the WIAA prepares for Thursday’s kickoff in Milwaukee.
Seven‑foot‑1 center Jack Thelen pledged to the Badgers on Tuesday, joining a recruiting class that also features four‑star guard Jalen Brown, as the program bets on his growth alongside a strong Minnesota pipeline.
Sam Dekker, a former University of Wisconsin basketball star, was announced as an assistant coach for South Carolina on May 15, reuniting with longtime colleague Lamont Paris and marking a natural shift from player to mentor.
Molly Engstrom, head coach of the University of Maine women's ice hockey team, has been appointed assistant coach for the league's new Detroit franchise, bringing a decorated playing career and recent collegiate success to the growing PWHL.
The Kiel girls' soccer team posted a 2-0 win over Luxemburg-Casco, extending a nine-game shutout streak and setting up a high-stakes rematch with the Notre Dame Tritons.
Readers voted for Harvey Kuenn as the most impactful high school baseball player in Wisconsin history, with Tony Butler and Jim Gantner close behind and a field of write‑in candidates highlighting the state’s rich baseball lineage.
A recent poll to determine the most impactful high school baseball player in Wisconsin history ended with Harvey Kuenn's narrow victory, though technical issues dampened participation and sparked debate over the results.
Chicago’s scouting staff is spotlighting two Chicago Steel prospects — Jayden Kurtz and Cole Tuminaro — who could provide depth and physicality for the Blackhawks when the 2026 NHL Draft arrives.
Professor Jesse Davis’s Sports Analytics Lab blends computer science and soccer to turn raw match data into strategic insight, influencing clubs across Europe and the United States.
Penn State enters a new era under Matt Campbell while the Big Ten's competitive landscape reshapes with top‑tier powerhouses, mid‑tier contenders, and a wave of roster changes across the league.
Three area high school baseball teams earned state tournament berths with notable wins, including a walk‑off RBI and a historic shutout.
James “Trey” Roberson, a standout safety from Allen High School, has pledged to Wisconsin, bringing a college‑ready frame, elite speed and a record of playmaking to the Badgers' defense.
With 22 pledges already locked in, the Badgers look to fill key positions and develop home‑grown talent as the Fickell era pushes forward.
The Badgers have secured 21 verbal commitments, including interior lineman Jack Tabbert, and are courting four‑star recruit Alijah Shaw as they aim to rebound from a 4‑8 season.
The Wolverines reveal a challenging slate of conference opponents, highlighted by marquee matchups against top‑ranked Iowa and Ohio State, while aiming to capitalize on a returning core and a historic home schedule.
The conference released its full home and away schedule on June 8, highlighting key matchups and the debut of freshman star Ashlyn Koupal.
Chicago-area edge defender Darin Graham has committed to the University of Wisconsin, picking the Badgers over several Power Four programs after a campus visit.
Steele Harris, a 6‑foot‑3, 190‑pound standout from Montana, has pledged to join the University of Wisconsin, bringing a multi‑position skill set to the Badgers’ roster.
Cole Caufield, a former University of Wisconsin hockey player, won the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and excellence, setting a new standard for Badgers in the league with 51 goals and helping his Montreal Canadiens reach the Eastern Conference Final.
Four-star prospect Mekhi Williams chose Wisconsin over LSU and Nebraska, marking a significant win for Luke Fickell's staff and highlighting the program's rising momentum in the 2027 class.