sports
The Birth of a Dynasty
Badger men’s hockey came into its own with a 1973 NCAA title.
Off to See the Wizards
Johnny Davis x’24 enters the NBA as the number-10 overall pick.
The Big Ten Gets Bigger
USC and UCLA will join the conference in 2024.
Pay for Play, the Right Way
UW student-athletes will receive financial awards for academic achievement.
The Comeback Coach
Kelly Sheffield has turned a struggling UW volleyball program into an NCAA powerhouse.
The Beloved Badger Bash
The pregame party has grown from low-key to high-powered.
A Marketplace for Badger Athletes
Now anyone can pitch profitable opportunities to UW stars.
Coach of the Year
Greg Gard has overcome adversity to lead Badger men’s basketball to new heights.
Upholding UW–Madison Values
Athletic Director Chris McIntosh ’04, MS’19 insists on “doing it the right way” during a turbulent time for college sports.
The Fight for Title IX
Fifty years ago, Kit Saunders MS’66, PhD’77 ushered in a new era for the UW’s women athletes.
Making Football Safer — with Data
UW researchers are studying on-field head impacts with the help of high-tech mouthguard sensors.
A Hockey Star’s Epic Farewell
Daryl Watts x’22 ends a stellar Badger career on her own terms.
The Bucks at the Field House
In the 1970s, UW–Madison hosted thrilling professional basketball games.
Balancing Athletic Excellence and Mental Health
Sports psychiatrist Claudia Reardon ’01, MD’06 treats Badger stars.
New Athletic Director, New Era
Chris McIntosh ’04, MS’19 embraces change.
A Quarterback’s State of Mind
Graham Mertz x’23 puts his meditation skills to use on and off the field.
Shoot, Score, Celebrate
UW women’s hockey claims its second straight national championship title.
Barry Alvarez Up Close
The UW athletic director is the rare celebrity you’d want to have a beer with.
The Best of Barry Alvarez
Set to retire, the athletic director picks his favorite moments from a legendary Badger career.
A Hockey Star’s New Goal
After winning the Stanley Cup, Ryan McDonagh x’22 returns to finish his UW degree.
To Play or Not to Play?
UW Athletics postpones and cancels games to keep students safe.
You Break It, You Bought It
The shattering of the Duke’s Mayo Bowl Trophy
Your Badger Video Headquarters
90,000 total views can’t be wrong.
Welcome to the Nick
Run, swim, and dribble at the UW’s state-of-the-art recreation center.
It’s Fight Night!
Mary Edwards ’82 can throw a punch but found her calling ringside.
He Came, He Sawed, He Conquered
Cassidy Scheer ’04 shoots to the top of lumberjack sports.
A Woman’s Touch in a Man’s Sport
Former UW star Tamara Moore '14 is the only active female coach of a men’s college basketball team.
Running Roughshod
Track superstar Alicia Monson x’20 shows what it means to be “Badger tough.”
A Story of Almosts
Lee Kemp '79, MBA'83 is the greatest wrestler you've never heard of.
Pay to Play in the NCAA
UW athletes could profit from a rule change regarding sponsorships.
Safety Goes Undercover
UW–Madison explores noninvasive weapons screening.
Six Lessons from the Rose Bowl
We went to cover a football game and discovered a community.
A Top NHL Prospect
K’Andre Miller is the latest star to emerge from "Defenseman U."
Honorary Sixth Man
After a painful year, Jerell Moore enjoys a poignant moment on the basketball court.
Why the Doctor Has Green Hair
David Margolis MD’89 is both an eminent pediatric oncologist and a zealous fan of the Milwaukee Bucks. With a little spray paint, he now combines his two passions.
Bonnie Oleson: Badger Announcer, Badger Fan
The longtime PA announcer for Badger women’s basketball, volleyball, and softball is not exactly a detached observer.
The Birth of Bucky Badger’s Push-Ups
Here's the definitive account of how and when the tradition began.
So You Think You Know Ron Dayne?
Here’s what it’s like to meet the UW football legend in person.
Rose Lavelle: Soccer’s New Superstar
The greatest player in UW soccer history faced major challenges en route to helping the U.S. win the World Cup.
Fencing’s Glory Days
Over six decades, UW teams won 14 Big Ten championships.