Badgers basketball schedule: Early Big 10 start, 4 of 5 at home ends season

MADISON — Wisconsin basketball has released its full 2017-18 schedule, which includes an early December start to Big Ten play with a visit from Ohio State.The game against the Buckeyes on Dec. 2 follows a tough trip to Virginia to face the Cavaliers in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge on Nov. 27.The season opens Nov. 10 against South Carolina State.

"We're excited:" Notre Dame, Wisconsin to meet at Lambeau, Soldier fields

CHICAGO  — Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Soldier Field in Chicago in 2021.The schools made a joint announcement on Monday in Chicago.

"Disappointing:" Badgers cancel scheduled open practice Thursday in Milwaukee due to weather

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team has canceled an open practice scheduled for Thursday, August 10th in Milwaukee.According to a statement from Badgers officials, with weather forecasts calling for a strong chance of thunderstorms in the Milwaukee area in the early afternoon on Thursday, the Badgers were forced to change their plans and cancel their scheduled open practice that was to be held at Custer Stadium in Milwaukee.“It’s disappointing that we’re unable to go to Milwaukee,” head coach Paul Chryst said in the statement. “I know there was a lot of planning that took place and I’d like to thank Bill Molbeck of Milwaukee Public Schools for all his help.

Badgers to hold preseason practice Aug. 10 in Milwaukee

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers will hold a football practice in Milwaukee this preseason, a trip that coach Paul Chryst says is a way to break up training camp.Wisconsin will practice at Custer Stadium on Aug. 10.

Ohio State, Penn State, Badgers, 'Cats make Big Ten preseason list

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Ohio State, Penn State, Northwestern and Wisconsin each placed two players on the preseason Big Ten all-conference list released Monday.Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett and defensive end Tyquan Lewis were joined on the East Division team by Penn State running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Trace McSorley.

Wisconsin to play exhibition basketball games Down Under

MADISON — The Wisconsin men's basketball team will visit New Zealand and Australia next month on a five-game exhibition tour.The Badgers begin their trip in Auckland, New Zealand, with a game against the New Zealand Breakers on Aug. 15.

Watt brothers, JJ, TJ, Derek take some time out to help fight hunger in the Madison area

MADISON -- Football stars and brothers JJ Watt, TJ Watt and Derek Watt teamed up with American Family Insurance Saturday, July 8th to fight hunger!According to WMTV, the Watt brothers joined 200 American Family Insurance volunteers, to work at the Goodman Community Center for the day.The Watt brothers and other volunteers came together to pack and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items to area pantries, tend to the gardens and help build a greenhouse, all with the goal of fighting hunger in communities around Madison.The event was part of the American Family Insurance "One Saturday to Dream" volunteer initiative.The brothers, former Wisconsin Badgers, are now playing in the NFL.JJ Watt is a DE for the Houston Texans.Derek Watt is a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.TJ Watt is an OL for the Pittsburgh Steelers -- drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Gavitt Games: Marquette to host Purdue, Wisconsin hosts Xavier in November

MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- Marquette will host Purdue on November 14th as part of the Gavitt Games series that matches up teams from the Big East and Big Ten conferences.The leagues announced the schedule for the series on Wednesday, May 24th.The Golden Eagles and Boilermakers both made the NCAA Tournament this year.

Heartbreak: Wisconsin Badgers fall to Florida Gators 84-83 in NCAA matchup

NEW YORK -- After Zak Showalter's incredible shot for Wisconsin, Florida's Chris Chiozza came up with an even wilder one to send the Gators into the Elite Eight.

Wisconsin Badgers return to Sweet 16 to face No. 4 seed Florida Gators

NEW YORK — The No. 8 seed Wisconsin Badgers face the No. 4 seed Florida Gators Friday, March 24th in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet Sixteen.

"On Wisconsin!!!" Sports stars, celebrities, state leaders react to Badgers big win

The number eight seed Wisconsin topped number one seed Villanova 65-62 on Saturday, March 18th -- and celebrities, sports stars and state leaders took to Twitter to react to the big win.

BRACKET BREAKER: #8 Wisconsin tops #1 Villanova in NCAA matchup

BUFFALO, N.Y. — No. 1 and done.Top-seeded Villanova was bounced from the NCAA Tournament by eighth-seeded Wisconsin, which overcame foul trouble for two of its stars in the second half Saturday to upset the defending champions 65-62 in the East region.