Iowa Hawkeyes Eye Eight Wins in 2026 as Running Back Depth Fuels Optimism
Analysts forecast at least eight victories for Iowa in 2026, driven by a powerful rushing attack and a defense undergoing significant transition.
Jul 2, 2026
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Severe Thunderstorms Batter East‑Central Wisconsin with Baseball‑Sized Hail
A July 1 thunderstorm unleashed baseball‑sized hail and 60 mph winds across Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties, prompting warnings but leaving no injuries reported.
Jul 1, 2026
Freddie Riley steps down as Milwaukee Vincent basketball coach
After a brief stint that began with a May hiring, Freddie Riley has withdrawn from the Milwaukee Vincent boys basketball program, citing administrative changes and a need for personal reflection.
Jul 1, 2026
Nick Bongard Clinches High School Athlete of the Week After Dramatic State Quarterfinal Victory
Nick Bongard’s 2,784 votes and clutch performance secured the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s weekly honor, with Jack Tabbert’s late heroics also drawing attention.
Jun 29, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers’ Freshman Guards Could Transform Program
Two highly-rated high school guards commit to Wisconsin, offering a chance to reshape the Badgers' backcourt and reduce dependence on the transfer portal.
Jun 26, 2026
Amara Leppla Earns Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year Honors
A high school midfielder's record-breaking season culminates in a state award and a transition to collegiate soccer with the Panthers.
Jun 18, 2026
Badgers to Face Green Bay in 2026 Exhibition Opener
The University of Wisconsin Badgers will meet the UW‑Green Bay Phoenix in an exhibition game on October 15, 2026, a matchup that builds on a long‑standing series advantage for Wisconsin.
Jun 18, 2026
Phil Steele’s 2026 Badgers Forecast: A Mixed Bag of Rankings and Expectations
Phil Steele’s 2026 Badgers preview predicts a bottom‑third Big Ten finish, but the article challenges the ranking, highlighting key offensive and defensive prospects.
Jun 16, 2026
Badgers Seek Extra Eligibility for Gift Okeke Ahead of Appeal Decision
Wisconsin is petitioning the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility for Gift Uchenna Okeke, a Nigerian forward whose 6.9 rebounds per game led the team last season, as the program awaits a ruling that could reshape its frontcourt for the next campaign.
Jun 11, 2026
Badgers to Headline 2026 Baha Mar Bahamas Hoops Championship
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball program will travel to Nassau in November for the 2026 Baha Mar Bahamas Hoops Championship, continuing a tradition of early‑season showcases that has yielded recent titles.
May 29, 2026