NCAA encourages day off from college sports on election day
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.Following nationwide protests of police brutality and racial injustice, Georgia Tech announced earlier this week it was giving nine fall sports teams a day off from athletic activities on Nov. 3 so athletes can vote in person.UCLA followed with a similar announcement and Wisconsin said Friday it would also skip athletic activities on election day.“We just want them to exercise their responsibility to have their voices heard and vote," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said. "I want to make that as easy as possible for them.”At schools all over the country, coaches and players have organized team-wide voter registration efforts, marches and rallies.
The NCAA on Friday encouraged its 1,100 member colleges and universities to give athletes the day off from sports on election day, responding to grassroots movements of activism from players and coaches.Following nationwide protests of police brutality and racial injustice, Georgia Tech announced earlier this week it was giving nine fall sports teams a day off from athletic activities on Nov. 3 so athletes can vote in person.UCLA followed with a similar announcement and Wisconsin said Friday it would also skip athletic activities on election day.“We just want them to exercise their responsibility to have their voices heard and vote," Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez said. "I want to make that as easy as possible for them.”At schools all over the country, coaches and players have organized team-wide voter registration efforts, marches and rallies.
Marquette's Brendan Bailey to pursue pro career, bypass final 2 years of eligibility
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette forward Brendan Bailey is bypassing his final two seasons of eligibility to pursue a pro career.Bailey had entered his name into consideration for the NBA draft in April but still had the option of returning to school.
Coaches vs. Cancer Wisconsin Gala goes virtual, includes former Badgers athlete in fight of his life
MILWAUKEE -- The 13th annual American Cancer Society Coaches vs.
MILWAUKEE -- The 13th annual American Cancer Society Coaches vs.
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CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- When college sports teams finally return to play, they might not be traveling quite as far as they did for road games before the pandemic.The cancellation of the NCAA Tournament has produced a budget crunch that leaves colleges everywhere looking for cost-saving measures.
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MADISON -- Jonathan Taylor's life changed forever on Friday, April 24.
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WASHINGTON -- Student-athletes will be able to make money from endorsements, the NCAA announced Wednesday.“They said this would never happen,” Rep.
Cowboys draft Wisconsin offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz; Lions select Badgers' Quintez Cephus
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MADISON -- Tyler Biadasz is the latest offensive lineman to carry the Wisconsin Badgers' blocking tradition to the NFL.
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MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers alumnus Zack Baun joined the NFL ranks, Friday.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Badgers alumnus Zack Baun joined the NFL ranks, Friday.
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MADISON -- Running back Jonathan Taylor has made the jump from college to the pros.
MADISON -- Running back Jonathan Taylor has made the jump from college to the pros.
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CLEVELAND -- Former Wisconsin Badgers and Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas and his former Cleveland teammate Andrew Hawkins have donated at least $50,000 to feed Ohio children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.Thomas and Hawkins, who since retiring from the NFL have partnered on a popular weekly podcast, also plan to match every dollar in contributions up to $50,000 to the Children’s Hunger Alliance.Donations can be made HERE.The CHA serves nutritious meals to Ohio’s at-risk children, helping day care providers, day care centers, local school districts, and after-school and summer programs.A 10-time Pro Bowler, Thomas played 11 seasons in Cleveland before retiring after the 2017 season.
'The weirdest feeling:' Former Menomonee Falls HS pitcher eyes 2nd collegiate senior season after NCAA ruling
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MENOMONEE FALLS -- The years sure do roll by.It wasn't long ago that Ty Weber was pitching for Menomonee Falls High School.
Former Bucks GM, Wisconsin coach John Erickson dies at 92
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MILWAUKEE -- The college basketball season came to an emphatic, dramatic end with the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament.
'One Shining Moment' in UW men's basketball season that was cut short
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MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team was destined to do well in the NCAA tournament this year after being crowned Big Ten champions, but as March Madness was canceled indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns, the Badgers were left to think of the what-ifs.On Twitter Friday, the team posted their version of "One Shining Moment" -- a video montage that the NCAA puts together for the team that wins the National Championship.
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MADISON -- Former Wisconsin Badgers basketball player Ethan Happ is self-quarantining after returning to the U.S. from Italy where he'd been playing professional basketball for Vanoli Cremona in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.Happ was there when the outbreak started and said he started taking precautions early.
The Toy: Zack Baun's football dream within reach as NFL draft approaches
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MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers had three, talented offensive players invited to the NFL scouting combine this year, but it's a defensive stalwart who will likely be the earliest selection from the school.Zack Baun can see it.
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NEW YORK -- NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Wednesday, March 11 that NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both the men's and women's tournaments, which begin next week, with only essential staff and limited family in attendance.
Marquette's Howard hoping to cap career with long NCAA Tournament run: 'It means a lot'
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard will leave Marquette as one of the most dynamic scorers in Big East history.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard will leave Marquette as one of the most dynamic scorers in Big East history.
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MADISON — Wisconsin will head into spring practice with plenty of questions after losing much of the star power from a team that reached the Rose Bowl last season.“I’m anxious to see kind of who kind of emerges as genuine leaders of this team,” coach Paul Chryst said Monday.Yet he also is remaining patient.That was evident from his decision to adjust the Badgers’ spring schedule and push back the start of workouts.Wisconsin initially planned to open spring practice Tuesday.