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Confessions of an Econ major: I can't count

Confessions of an Econ major: I can’t count

by John Spengler
April 1, 2021
A Swing State: During COVID-19, UW student groups change tactics to get youth out to vote

A Swing State: During COVID-19, UW student groups change tactics to get youth out to vote

by John Spengler
October 20, 2020
Football: How Baun, Taylor fit into new homes following 2020 NFL Draft

Football: How Baun, Taylor fit into new homes following 2020 NFL Draft

by John Spengler
April 29, 2020
Football: Reliving some of Camp Randall's greatest moments

Football: Reliving some of Camp Randall’s greatest moments

by John Spengler
April 22, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

Women’s Hockey: Senior class departs, their lasting achievements will not

by John Spengler
April 14, 2020
Sports video games to try during quarantine

Sports video games to try during quarantine

by John Spengler
April 8, 2020
A Battleground State: As Wisconsin’s primary looms near, ideological divides on left, unified support on right provides backdrop for 2020 election

A Battleground State: As Wisconsin’s primary looms near, ideological divides on left, unified support on right provides backdrop for 2020 election

by John Spengler
April 4, 2020
Men's Basketball: Could Badgers really have captured 2020 national title?

Men’s Basketball: Could Badgers really have captured 2020 national title?

by John Spengler
March 31, 2020
Women's Hockey: Kristen Campbell robbed of chance to properly conclude record-breaking collegiate career

Women’s Hockey: Kristen Campbell robbed of chance to properly conclude record-breaking collegiate career

by John Spengler
March 24, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

Women’s Hockey: Tracking rapid rise of star sophomore Sophie Shirley

by John Spengler
March 10, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

Women’s Hockey: Second straight WCHA title eludes Badgers with shutout loss to No. 5 Ohio State

by John Spengler
March 9, 2020
Men's Tennis: Daunting conference opponents loom for Badgers following disappointing ITA showing

Men’s Tennis: Daunting conference opponents loom for Badgers following disappointing ITA showing

by John Spengler
March 3, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

Women’s Hockey: Assessing Badgers’ chances at another national title

by John Spengler
February 25, 2020
Women's Ice Hockey, 1/25

Women’s Hockey: Can Daryl Watts become second player ever to capture two Patty Kazmaier awards?

by John Spengler
February 18, 2020
Women's Hockey: How Abby Roque became one of top offensive weapons for Badgers

Women’s Hockey: How Abby Roque became one of top offensive weapons for Badgers

by John Spengler
February 11, 2020
Cristina Daglas' compelling journey to heights of sports journalism

Cristina Daglas’ compelling journey to heights of sports journalism

by John Spengler
February 4, 2020
Men's Golf: Lack of depth greatest challenge for Badgers in 2020 spring campaign

Men’s Golf: Lack of depth greatest challenge for Badgers in 2020 spring campaign

by John Spengler
January 28, 2020
Women's Hockey: Badgers advance into 2020 with comparatively dominant record

Women’s Hockey: Badgers advance into 2020 with comparatively dominant record

by John Spengler
January 21, 2020
The UW Athletic Department currently covers the traveling expenses for Rose Bowl student athletes to fly "home

Football: Badgers fall to Oregon in disappointing Rose Bowl loss

by John Spengler
January 1, 2020
The Badgers will take on the Oregon Ducks in January during the Rose Bowl in front of an expected full audience. Student tickets to the game sold out before all interested fans could secure them for $150.

Football: Oregon provides worthy opponent for battle-tested Badgers in Rose Bowl matchup

by John Spengler
December 31, 2019
Football: Badgers headed to 2020 Rose Bowl vs. Oregon

Football: Badgers headed to 2020 Rose Bowl vs. Oregon

by John Spengler
December 10, 2019
Men's Basketball: Badgers skid as conference play is set to ramp up

Men’s Basketball: Badgers skid as conference play is set to ramp up

by John Spengler
December 10, 2019
Club Boxing: A legacy revived: how boxing returned to UW with rapid success

Club Boxing: A legacy revived: how boxing returned to UW with rapid success

by John Spengler
December 3, 2019
Football: Similarities exist between Purdue and Illinois contests, does it matter?

Football: Similarities exist between Purdue and Illinois contests, does it matter?

by John Spengler
November 19, 2019
Men's Basketball: Previewing remainder of Badgers' non-conference schedule

Men’s Basketball: Previewing remainder of Badgers’ non-conference schedule

by John Spengler
November 19, 2019
Women's Soccer: How Badgers became dependent on Dani Rhodes

Women’s Soccer: How Badgers became dependent on Dani Rhodes

by John Spengler
November 12, 2019
Women's Hockey: Wisconsin scuffles in weekend border battle against Minnesota

Women’s Hockey: Wisconsin scuffles in weekend border battle against Minnesota

by John Spengler
November 5, 2019
Women's Soccer: Shot at near perfect Big Ten record, national title on horizon

Women’s Soccer: Shot at near perfect Big Ten record, national title on horizon

by John Spengler
November 5, 2019
Football: Chase Young, Buckeye defense likely rob Jonathan Taylor of Heisman hopes

Football: Chase Young, Buckeye defense likely rob Jonathan Taylor of Heisman hopes

by John Spengler
October 30, 2019
Women's Hockey: Badgers add yet another sweep to undefeated record

Women’s Hockey: Badgers add yet another sweep to undefeated record

by John Spengler
October 29, 2019
Women's Hockey: Johnson's coaching ability drives team success

Women’s Hockey: Johnson’s coaching ability drives team success

by John Spengler
October 29, 2019
Men's Basketball: Badgers absent from AP top 25 rankings

Men’s Basketball: Badgers absent from AP top 25 rankings

by John Spengler
October 22, 2019
Football: It's time to say collective 'I'm sorry' to quarterback Jack Coan

Football: It’s time to say collective ‘I’m sorry’ to quarterback Jack Coan

by John Spengler
October 22, 2019
Football: How A.J. Taylor fits into scheme of run-heavy Badger offense

Football: How A.J. Taylor fits into scheme of run-heavy Badger offense

by John Spengler
October 22, 2019
Kero Kero Bonito sets gold standard at Majestic Theatre

Kero Kero Bonito sets gold standard at Majestic Theatre

by John Spengler
October 21, 2019
Football: No. 6 Badgers fall to Illini after walk-off field goal

Football: No. 6 Badgers fall to Illini after walk-off field goal

by John Spengler
October 19, 2019
Football: Jonathan Taylor falters for first time this season

Football: Jonathan Taylor falters for first time this season

by John Spengler
October 15, 2019
Football: Badgers beat down on Sparty

Football: Badgers beat down on Sparty

by John Spengler
October 12, 2019
Men's Soccer: Failure to launch, Badger attack has faltered thus far

Men’s Soccer: Failure to launch, Badger attack has faltered thus far

by John Spengler
October 8, 2019
Women's Hockey: Badgers complete two shutouts, sweep Penn State to open home schedule

Women’s Hockey: Badgers complete two shutouts, sweep Penn State to open home schedule

by John Spengler
October 7, 2019
Rugby

Rugby: The most successful UW sport you’ve never followed

by John Spengler
October 1, 2019
Women's Hockey: Badgers off to blazing start against Lindenwood

Women’s Hockey: Badgers off to blazing start against Lindenwood

by John Spengler
September 30, 2019
Club Baseball: How two people brought managing back to UW baseball

Club Baseball: How two people brought managing back to UW baseball

by John Spengler
September 24, 2019
Men's Soccer: Sluggish start dampens post season hopes

Men’s Soccer: Sluggish start dampens post season hopes

by John Spengler
September 17, 2019
Women's Soccer: Early season success offers chance at redemption

Women’s Soccer: Early season success offers chance at redemption

by John Spengler
September 17, 2019
Football: Burrell set to replace injured Nelson

Football: Burrell set to replace injured Nelson

by John Spengler
September 10, 2019
Football: Badgers continue dominance through two games

Football: Badgers continue dominance through two games

by John Spengler
September 10, 2019
Men’s Golf: Badgers to defend home course in opening fall tournament

Men’s Golf: Badgers to defend home course in opening fall tournament

by John Spengler
September 5, 2019
Men's Soccer: Weekend of opportunity lies ahead

Men’s Soccer: Weekend of opportunity lies ahead

by John Spengler
September 4, 2019
Taylor set to dominate Central Michigan

Taylor set to dominate Central Michigan

by John Spengler
September 4, 2019
Rowing: Badgers compete individually and for nation

Rowing: Badgers compete individually and for nation

by John Spengler
September 4, 2019
Men's Golf: Where to now? Last place finish forces reevaluation

Men’s Golf: Where to now? Last place finish forces reevaluation

by John Spengler
September 4, 2019
Football: Badgers look to set tone against South Florida

Football: Badgers look to set tone against South Florida

by John Spengler
August 29, 2019
Football: Junior Jack Coan named starting QB for 2019 season

Football: Junior Jack Coan named starting QB for 2019 season

by John Spengler
August 29, 2019
Rec center offers athletic opportunities

Rec center offers athletic opportunities

by John Spengler
July 25, 2019
The battle to come: Coan or Mertz?

The battle to come: Coan or Mertz?

by John Spengler
July 25, 2019
Football: Badgers begin work towards returning to familiar form

Football: Badgers begin work towards returning to familiar form

by John Spengler
April 4, 2019
Women’s hockey: A look back at Wisconsin's incredible championship Season

Women’s hockey: A look back at Wisconsin’s incredible championship Season

by John Spengler
April 2, 2019
Women's hockey: No. 1 Badgers capture National Championship after superb Frozen Four performance

Women’s hockey: No. 1 Badgers capture National Championship after superb Frozen Four performance

by John Spengler
March 25, 2019
Women's hockey: After defeating Syracuse, Badgers to face No. 4 Clarkson in NCAA Frozen Four semifinal

Women’s hockey: After defeating Syracuse, Badgers to face No. 4 Clarkson in NCAA Frozen Four semifinal

by John Spengler
March 20, 2019
Women's hockey: After claiming WCHA Championship, No. 1 Badgers seek deep NCAA run

Women’s hockey: After claiming WCHA Championship, No. 1 Badgers seek deep NCAA run

by John Spengler
March 13, 2019
Women's hockey: Why the women's hockey team deserves more clout

Women’s hockey: Why the women’s hockey team deserves more clout

by John Spengler
March 12, 2019
Women’s hockey: No. 2 Badgers capture WCHA title, clinch No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Women’s hockey: No. 2 Badgers capture WCHA title, clinch No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

by John Spengler
March 11, 2019
Women’s hockey: No. 2 Badgers set their sights on No. 9 Ohio State in WCHA Final Faceoff

Women’s hockey: No. 2 Badgers set their sights on No. 9 Ohio State in WCHA Final Faceoff

by John Spengler
March 7, 2019
Football: Detailing incoming Badger recruits and how they compare to those of Big Ten West

Football: Detailing incoming Badger recruits and how they compare to those of Big Ten West

by John Spengler
March 5, 2019
Women’s hockey: No. 2 Wisconsin takes on St. Cloud State Huskies in first round of WCHA Playoffs

Women’s hockey: No. 2 Wisconsin takes on St. Cloud State Huskies in first round of WCHA Playoffs

by John Spengler
February 28, 2019
Women's hockey: Offensive firepower leads Badgers past Minnesota State

Women’s hockey: Offensive firepower leads Badgers past Minnesota State

by John Spengler
February 12, 2019
Women's hockey: Badgers slip to No. 2 after splitting weekend series with unranked Bemidji State

Women’s hockey: Badgers slip to No. 2 after splitting weekend series with unranked Bemidji State

by John Spengler
February 5, 2019
Men's Golf: Badgers look forward to spring season with high ambitions

Men’s Golf: Badgers look forward to spring season with high ambitions

by John Spengler
February 5, 2019
Women’s hockey: Comparing success of this year’s Badgers to past championship teams

Women’s hockey: Comparing success of this year’s Badgers to past championship teams

by John Spengler
January 29, 2019
Women’s hockey: Wisconsin continues its dominance in weekend sweep of St. Cloud State

Women’s hockey: Wisconsin continues its dominance in weekend sweep of St. Cloud State

by John Spengler
January 28, 2019
Women's hockey: Badgers split second regular season installment of Border Battle

Women’s hockey: Badgers split second regular season installment of Border Battle

by John Spengler
January 22, 2019
Women’s Hockey: Badgers maintain No. 1 ranking heading into final third of regular season

Women’s Hockey: Badgers maintain No. 1 ranking heading into final third of regular season

by John Spengler
January 22, 2019
Women’s hockey: Badgers dominate Syracuse in a convincing weekend sweep

Women’s hockey: Badgers dominate Syracuse in a convincing weekend sweep

by John Spengler
December 4, 2018
Women’s hockey: Pankowski leads Badgers to consecutive overtime wins against Harvard

Women’s hockey: Pankowski leads Badgers to consecutive overtime wins against Harvard

by John Spengler
November 27, 2018
Women’s hockey: Badgers look to continue their dominance against Bemidji State

Women’s hockey: Badgers look to continue their dominance against Bemidji State

by John Spengler
November 14, 2018
Women’s hockey: Badgers defense dominates Minnesota State

Women’s hockey: Badgers defense dominates Minnesota State

by John Spengler
November 6, 2018
UW women\'s hockey head coach Mark Johnson was named head coach of the USA Olympic team

Women’s hockey: Mark Johnson becomes winningest coach in NCAA history

by John Spengler
October 30, 2018
Women’s hockey: No. 3 University of Minnesota serves Badgers their first loss of season

Women’s hockey: No. 3 University of Minnesota serves Badgers their first loss of season

by John Spengler
October 27, 2018
Women's Hockey: Badger's seek to continue win streak during home series against Princeton

Women’s Hockey: Badger’s seek to continue win streak during home series against Princeton

by John Spengler
October 17, 2018
Women’s Hockey: Badgers sweep weekend series versus No. 4 UMD

Women’s Hockey: Badgers sweep weekend series versus No. 4 UMD

by John Spengler
October 16, 2018
Women's hockey: Badgers sweep Mercyhurst to continue impressive start to season

Women’s hockey: Badgers sweep Mercyhurst to continue impressive start to season

by John Spengler
October 8, 2018
Women’s hockey: Badgers roll to smooth victory against Lindenwood after shaky first game

Women’s hockey: Badgers roll to smooth victory against Lindenwood after shaky first game

by John Spengler
October 1, 2018
Football: Wisconsin’s path to playoff anything but unprecedented

Football: Wisconsin’s path to playoff anything but unprecedented

by John Spengler
September 25, 2018
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