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Bumbaca: My way-too-long thank you to the place that has given me everything

by Chris Bumbaca
May 1, 2017

Men’s basketball: Experts see potential NBA futures for Hayes, Koenig

by Chris Bumbaca
April 17, 2017

Bumbaca: Obituary for careers of Nigel Hayes, Zak Showalter, Bronson Koenig, Vitto Brown after four unforgettable years at Wisconsin

by Chris Bumbaca
March 28, 2017

Men’s basketball: 8-seed Wisconsin readies for Virginia Tech team under familiar foe

by Chris Bumbaca
March 15, 2017

Men’s basketball: Free throw woes an added problem come tournament time

by Chris Bumbaca
March 13, 2017

Men’s basektball: Badgers face difficult test in preparation for the big dance

by Chris Bumbaca
March 8, 2017

Men’s basketball: Take a look at the state of the 13 other teams in the Big Ten tournament

by Chris Bumbaca
March 8, 2017

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin’s strong second-half makes Senior Day sweet as UW defeats Minnesota

by Chris Bumbaca
March 5, 2017

Men’s basketball: Bohannon blood stuns No. 22 Wisconsin as UW blows late 9-point lead

by Chris Bumbaca
March 3, 2017

Men’s basketball: No. 22 Wisconsin’s recent struggles remind Greg Gard of past successful teams that found way through

by Chris Bumbaca
February 28, 2017

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin senior Zak Showalter feels sense of urgency in final season

by Chris Bumbaca
February 28, 2017

Big Ten standings rely upon UW wins over OSU, MSU this weekend

by Chris Bumbaca
February 22, 2017

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin trumps Maryland 71-60 in Big Ten battle

by Chris Bumbaca
February 19, 2017

Men’s basketball: Badgers will be without Koenig on the road against Michigan

by Chris Bumbaca
February 16, 2017

Men’s basketball: Bronson Koenig day-to-day as No. 11 Wisconsin readies for rejuvenated Michigan team

by Chris Bumbaca
February 14, 2017

Men’s basketball: Brevin Pritzl’s newfound ‘swagger’ earns him more minutes

by Chris Bumbaca
February 13, 2017

Men’s basketball: Badgers’ eight-game win streak comes to an end against Northwestern

by Chris Bumbaca
February 12, 2017

Men’s basketball: Working through rough shooting stretch, No. 7 Wisconsin prepares for Nebraska

by Chris Bumbaca
February 8, 2017

Football: Get to know Wisconsin’s 2017 recruiting class

by Chris Bumbaca
February 7, 2017

Men’s basketball: Whether it’s a hairstyle or on court, Jordan Hill always takes advantage of his opportunities

by Chris Bumbaca
February 7, 2017

Men’s basketball: Indiana put up good fight, but Wisconsin perseveres tough shooting day for 65-60 win

by Chris Bumbaca
February 7, 2017

Football: Jim Leonhard named Wisconsin defensive coordinator

by Chris Bumbaca
February 2, 2017

Football: Q&A with excited early-enrollee Madison Cone

by Chris Bumbaca
February 1, 2017

Men’s basketball: No. 10 Wisconsin looks to ride hot streak into Illinois

by Chris Bumbaca
January 30, 2017

Men’s basketball breakdown: Badgers continue hot streak with dominant win against Penn State

by Chris Bumbaca
January 24, 2017

Men’s basketball: No. 15 Wisconsin must shake off fatigue to avoid home upset against Penn State

by Chris Bumbaca
January 24, 2017

Men’s basketball: No. 17 Badgers face tough road test against improved Minnesota team

by Chris Bumbaca
January 20, 2017

Men’s basketball: No. 17 Wisconsin holds off fiesty Michigan 68-64

by Chris Bumbaca
January 17, 2017

Men’s basketball: D’Mitrik Trice’s success at UW thanks to confidence

by Chris Bumbaca
January 17, 2017

Football: Wisconsin’s T.J. Watt declares for 2017 NFL draft

by Chris Bumbaca
January 3, 2017

Review: “Walk-On This Way” reveals a unique culture of development at UW football

by Chris Bumbaca
December 14, 2016

Men’s basketball: No. 14 Wisconsin entering UW-Green Bay game with goal of minimizing turnovers against press

by Chris Bumbaca
December 13, 2016

Men’s basketball: No. 17 Wisconsin has no problem with lowly Idaho State in 78-44 victory

by Chris Bumbaca
December 8, 2016

Men’s basketball: No. 17 Badgers look to avoid letdown as they ready for Idaho State

by Chris Bumbaca
December 6, 2016

Bumbaca: Big Ten Championship loss should not be standard, but only a beginning

by Chris Bumbaca
December 6, 2016

Football: Bart Houston plays every snap at quarterback, Chryst mum on Hornibrook’s official status

by Chris Bumbaca
December 4, 2016

Football: Wisconsin blows three-touchdown lead, falls to Penn State 38-31 in Big Ten title game

by Chris Bumbaca
December 3, 2016

Football: Increased interceptions sign of improvement for already-impressive Wisconsin defense

by Chris Bumbaca
December 2, 2016

Football: No. 6 Wisconsin preps for No. 7 Penn State’s high-powered offense

by Chris Bumbaca
December 2, 2016

Football: Houston’s laid-back attitude brings efficiency as quarterback in relief

by Chris Bumbaca
November 30, 2016

Men’s basketball breakdown: Wisconsin cruises past Syracuse in top-25 matchup

by Chris Bumbaca
November 30, 2016

Football notes: Badgers look to avenge 2014 Big Ten Championship Game

by Chris Bumbaca
November 28, 2016

Football: Brotherhood between Leo Musso, D’Cota Dixon translates to success on field

by Chris Bumbaca
November 28, 2016

Men’s basketball: Nigel Hayes attacks rim early, often to lead Badgers in blowout over Prairie View A&M

by Chris Bumbaca
November 27, 2016

Football: Leo Musso’s halftime speech, defensive stinginess in second half keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe in Madison for 13th straight year

by Chris Bumbaca
November 26, 2016

Football preview: Paul Bunyan’s Axe, Big Ten West title on line as Gophers come to town

by Chris Bumbaca
November 24, 2016

Men’s basketball: Team-by-team preview of 2016 Maui Invitational

by Chris Bumbaca
November 22, 2016

Men’s basketball: Bench play sparks No. 9 Wisconsin to victory over Chicago State

by Chris Bumbaca
November 17, 2016

Football preview: Struggling Purdue’s problems augmented by No. 6/7 Wisconsin matchup

by Chris Bumbaca
November 17, 2016

Football notes: Last Saturday served as reminder for Badgers to never overlook lesser opponents

by Chris Bumbaca
November 17, 2016

Football: Bradrick Shaw, fueled by support from Chryst, teammates, ready for more carries

by Chris Bumbaca
November 17, 2016

Football: P.J. Rosowski’s kickoffs give Wisconsin field position advantage, peace of mind

by Chris Bumbaca
November 16, 2016

Football: No. 8 Wisconsin isn’t through the gauntlet quite yet

by Chris Bumbaca
November 3, 2016

Football: David Edwards pleased with Saturday performance but eager to improve

by Chris Bumbaca
November 2, 2016

Football notes: No. 8 Badgers focus on energy, rankings indifference, injury report

by Chris Bumbaca
November 1, 2016

Football: Wisconsin feels the loss of its physical and emotion leader

by Chris Bumbaca
November 1, 2016

Football: Wisconsin survives Halloween scare from Nebraska in 23-17 overtime win

by Chris Bumbaca
October 29, 2016

Football: No. 11 Wisconsin hosts No. 7 Nebraska as budding rivalry returns to Madison

by Chris Bumbaca
October 27, 2016

Football: UW still searching for definitive starting five on offensive line

by Chris Bumbaca
October 25, 2016

Football notes: Chryst unhappy with red zone efficiency, injury report, traffic precautions for Saturday

by Chris Bumbaca
October 25, 2016

Football: Jack Cichy out for season with torn left pectoral

by Chris Bumbaca
October 24, 2016

Football: Three things we learned from No. 10 Wisconsin’s win over Iowa

by Chris Bumbaca
October 22, 2016

Football: No. 10 Wisconsin brings back Heartland Trophy to Madison with 17-9 win over Iowa

by Chris Bumbaca
October 22, 2016

Football: Wisconsin run game finally shows signs of life

by Chris Bumbaca
October 21, 2016

Football: No. 10 Badgers look to reclaim Heartland Trophy from Iowa

by Chris Bumbaca
October 20, 2016

Football notes: Cichy, Hornibrook reflect on game-changing plays, missed opportunities in Ohio State game

by Chris Bumbaca
October 17, 2016

Men’s basketball: Bronson Koenig nominated for Bob Cousey Award

by Chris Bumbaca
October 17, 2016

Football: Bumbaca breaks down No. 8 Badgers’ matchup with No. 2 Buckeyes

by Chris Bumbaca
October 13, 2016

Football: No. 8 Badgers must contain J.T. Barrett for shot at upsetting Ohio State

by Chris Bumbaca
October 12, 2016

Football: UW must re-establish running game to have chance against No. 2 Ohio State

by Chris Bumbaca
October 11, 2016

Men’s basketball: Gard brothers announce exhibition game between Wisconsin teams for brain cancer awareness

by Chris Bumbaca
October 4, 2016

Bumbaca: Badgers defense is for real, even without Vince Biegel

by Chris Bumbaca
October 3, 2016

Football: T.J. Watt uses new defensive identity to emerge from older brothers’ shadows

by Chris Bumbaca
October 3, 2016

Football: No. 8 Wisconsin takes on No. 4 Michigan in top 10 showdown

by Chris Bumbaca
September 29, 2016

Football: Wisconsin announces kicker Rafael Gaglianone out for season with back injury

by Chris Bumbaca
September 29, 2016

Football Notes: Despite No. 8 ranking, some Badgers still feel ‘overlooked,’ red zone spark

by Chris Bumbaca
September 27, 2016

Football: How changed stretching habits revitalized Jazz Peavy’s career

by Chris Bumbaca
September 25, 2016

Football: No. 11 Wisconsin makes statement with 30-6 road victory against No. 8 Michigan State

by Chris Bumbaca
September 24, 2016

Football: Injury-plagued Badgers have tough challenge awaiting them in East Lansing

by Chris Bumbaca
September 22, 2016

Football: With Jamerson out, ‘next guy up’ is giving it all he has

by Chris Bumbaca
September 22, 2016

Football: Recent history in Wisconsin-Michigan State series indicates a thriller Saturday

by Chris Bumbaca
September 20, 2016

Football: Paul Chryst doesn’t tip hand on who will start at quarterback for No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 8 Michigan State

by Chris Bumbaca
September 20, 2016

Bumbaca: Time to rise to challenge for Badgers, or else

by Chris Bumbaca
September 20, 2016

Football: Breakdown of No. 9 Wisconsin’s 23-17 escape over Georgia State

by Chris Bumbaca
September 17, 2016

Football: No. 9 Wisconsin projected as heavy favorite against struggling Georgia State

by Chris Bumbaca
September 15, 2016

Football: Third-down success on both sides of ball key for No. 9 Wisconsin moving forward

by Chris Bumbaca
September 15, 2016

Football: Wisconsin’s win over Akron highlights a matured freshmen wide receiving core

by Chris Bumbaca
September 13, 2016

Football: Rafael Gaglianone opens up about tragic loss of friend, Nebraska punter Sam Foltz

by Chris Bumbaca
September 13, 2016

Football Notes: Chryst says offense still work in progress, T.J. Edwards hopes for more snaps

by Chris Bumbaca
September 12, 2016

Football: Natrell Jamerson out ‘probably four to six weeks’ with leg injury

by Chris Bumbaca
September 12, 2016

Football: No. 10 Wisconsin rolls to 54-10 win over Akron behind career day from Jazz Peavy

by Chris Bumbaca
September 10, 2016

Football Notes: Badgers reflect on season opener at Lambeau

by Chris Bumbaca
September 8, 2016

Football: No. 10 Wisconsin takes on Akron in first official home game

by Chris Bumbaca
September 8, 2016

Football: Career day against LSU yields high hopes for Fumagalli

by Chris Bumbaca
September 6, 2016

Football Notes: Houston needs to improve on ‘situational awareness,’ jump in the polls

by Chris Bumbaca
September 6, 2016

Football: Five years since last start at quarterback, Houston ready to make impact

by Chris Bumbaca
September 6, 2016

Bumbaca: Gary Andersen left UW’s quarterback situation in state of limbo

by Chris Bumbaca
January 16, 2016

Bo Ryan announces retirement after 15 seasons at Wisconsin, Greg Gard named interim head coach

by Chris Bumbaca
December 15, 2015

Top Five Highlights of the Fall Semester

by Chris Bumbaca
December 9, 2015

Basketball: Badgers set to prove in-state dominance

by Chris Bumbaca
December 8, 2015

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