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Crying Brazzoni: My Badger Herald Hall of Fame speech

Crying Brazzoni: My Badger Herald Hall of Fame speech

by Nick Brazzoni
May 5, 2016
The Wisconsin football team closed out spring practices with standout running back Corey Clement impressing and the quarterback battle remaining competitive.

In photos: This semester in Wisconsin sports

by Nick Brazzoni
May 4, 2016
Pair of former Wisconsin swimmers eyeing trip to Rio Olympics

Pair of former Wisconsin swimmers eyeing trip to Rio Olympics

by Nick Brazzoni
May 3, 2016
Q&A: Ross James talks second trip to Olympics, what it's like rowing with his twin

Q&A: Ross James talks second trip to Olympics, what it’s like rowing with his twin

by Nick Brazzoni
May 3, 2016
Football: Nine former Badgers find home in NFL following weekend draft

Football: Nine former Badgers find home in NFL following weekend draft

by Nick Brazzoni
May 2, 2016
Football: Badgers will play two primetime Big Ten games in 2016

Football: Badgers will play two primetime Big Ten games in 2016

by Nick Brazzoni
May 2, 2016
Draft day: Badger football players who have a shot at playing at the next level

Draft day: Badger football players who have a shot at playing at the next level

by Nick Brazzoni
April 27, 2016
Nigel Hayes, Badgers take feud with Maryland off the court and onto Instagram

Nigel Hayes, Badgers take feud with Maryland off the court and onto Instagram

by Nick Brazzoni
April 20, 2016
Men's basketball: Nigel Hayes to enter 2016 NBA draft, not hire an agent

Men’s basketball: Nigel Hayes to enter 2016 NBA draft, not hire an agent

by Nick Brazzoni
April 20, 2016
Men's tennis: Danny Westerman’s relatable coaching style helps team succeed

Men’s tennis: Danny Westerman’s relatable coaching style helps team succeed

by Nick Brazzoni
April 19, 2016
Football: UW strikes deal with Western Kentucky, completes 2018 schedule

Football: UW strikes deal with Western Kentucky, completes 2018 schedule

by Nick Brazzoni
April 19, 2016
'Beyond the Game': Badgers' Ogunbowale looks to lead student athletes off the field

‘Beyond the Game’: Badgers’ Ogunbowale looks to lead student athletes off the field

by Nick Brazzoni
April 18, 2016
Badgers basketball owns the night at Wisconsin Sports Awards

Badgers basketball owns the night at Wisconsin Sports Awards

by Nick Brazzoni
April 13, 2016
Giving up the game: Student athletes face internal challenges when they leave the field

Giving up the game: Student athletes face internal challenges when they leave the field

by Nick Brazzoni
April 12, 2016
Wisconsin Sports Awards set to highlight achievements in UW basketball, football

Wisconsin Sports Awards set to highlight achievements in UW basketball, football

by Nick Brazzoni
April 11, 2016
Men's basketball: Despite rough end to season, Hayes’ NBA potential remains intriguing

Men’s basketball: Despite rough end to season, Hayes’ NBA potential remains intriguing

by Nick Brazzoni
April 11, 2016
Men's basketball: Krabbenhoft calls returning to Wisconsin a 'no-brainer'

Men’s basketball: Krabbenhoft calls returning to Wisconsin a ‘no-brainer’

by Nick Brazzoni
April 6, 2016
Paul Chryst

Football: Wisconsin’s top offensive tackle verbally commits to Badgers

by Nick Brazzoni
April 4, 2016
Men's basketball: Gard hires Krabbenhoft as assistant coach

Men’s basketball: Gard hires Krabbenhoft as assistant coach

by Nick Brazzoni
April 4, 2016
Q&A Part II: Shea Serrano talks death of Grantland, zoo infidelity

Q&A Part II: Shea Serrano talks death of Grantland, zoo infidelity

by Nick Brazzoni
March 31, 2016
Q&A: Shea Serrano explains why he loves Wisconsin basketball, how he became a best-selling author

Q&A: Shea Serrano explains why he loves Wisconsin basketball, how he became a best-selling author

by Nick Brazzoni
March 30, 2016
Men's basketball: Longtime assistant Gary Close resigns from staff

Men’s basketball: Longtime assistant Gary Close resigns from staff

by Nick Brazzoni
March 30, 2016
Everything you need to know about women's basketball's first male head coach, Jonathan Tsipis

Everything you need to know about women’s basketball’s first male head coach, Jonathan Tsipis

by Nick Brazzoni
March 29, 2016
Men's basketball: Why you need to get over Wisconsin's heartbreaking defeat

Men’s basketball: Why you need to get over Wisconsin’s heartbreaking defeat

by Nick Brazzoni
March 28, 2016
Brazzoni: Missed opportunities paved way for Wisconsin's heartbreaking collapse

Brazzoni: Missed opportunities paved way for Wisconsin’s heartbreaking collapse

by Nick Brazzoni
March 28, 2016
Men's basketball breakdown: Tough defensive effort pushes No. 7 Badgers past No. 10 Panthers

Men’s basketball breakdown: Tough defensive effort pushes No. 7 Badgers past No. 10 Panthers

by Nick Brazzoni
March 18, 2016
The Badger Herald attempts to create the perfect bracket

The Badger Herald attempts to create the perfect bracket

by Nick Brazzoni
March 16, 2016
East Region preview: Potential must-see matchups in each round

East Region preview: Potential must-see matchups in each round

by Nick Brazzoni
March 15, 2016
Men's basketball: With poor performance fresh in his mind, Happ is looking to redeem himself in NCAA Tournament

Men’s basketball: With poor performance fresh in his mind, Happ is looking to redeem himself in NCAA Tournament

by Nick Brazzoni
March 15, 2016
Indiana star guard Yogi Ferrell finished with a team-high 30 points and seven rebounds.

Six players to watch in the NCAA tournament East region

by Nick Brazzoni
March 15, 2016
East Region Preview: Separating contenders from pretenders

East Region Preview: Separating contenders from pretenders

by Nick Brazzoni
March 14, 2016
Men's basketball: A quick look at what Wisconsin is up against in the East region

Men’s basketball: A quick look at what Wisconsin is up against in the East region

by Nick Brazzoni
March 13, 2016
Men's basketball: Shavon Shields proves to be difference in Nebraska's upset over Badgers

Men’s basketball: Shavon Shields proves to be difference in Nebraska’s upset over Badgers

by Nick Brazzoni
March 11, 2016
Men's basketball: Top 10 players in Big Ten

Men’s basketball: Top 10 players in Big Ten

by Nick Brazzoni
March 9, 2016
Men's basketball: A look at Greg Gard's head coach application and his competition

Men’s basketball: A look at Greg Gard’s head coach application and his competition

by Nick Brazzoni
March 9, 2016
Men's basketball: Emotions run high as Gard is introduced as Wisconsin head coach

Men’s basketball: Emotions run high as Gard is introduced as Wisconsin head coach

by Nick Brazzoni
March 8, 2016
After an impressive stint as interim head coach Greg Gard was hired as the program's head coach on March 7.

Wisconsin players, coaches react to Greg Gard’s introduction as head coach

by Nick Brazzoni
March 8, 2016
Men's basketball: Hayes named first-team All-Big Ten, Happ conference freshman of the year

Men’s basketball: Hayes named first-team All-Big Ten, Happ conference freshman of the year

by Nick Brazzoni
March 7, 2016
[Updated] Men's basketball: Greg Gard officially named new head coach of Wisconsin

[Updated] Men’s basketball: Greg Gard officially named new head coach of Wisconsin

by Nick Brazzoni
March 7, 2016
After an impressive stint as interim head coach Greg Gard was hired as the program's head coach on March 7.

Stand Gard: Badgers have found their leader

by Nick Brazzoni
March 7, 2016
[UPDATED]: Men's basketball: Wisconsin to reportedly offer Greg Gard long-term contract

[UPDATED]: Men’s basketball: Wisconsin to reportedly offer Greg Gard long-term contract

by Nick Brazzoni
March 3, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers decisively take down Gophers, giving UW 11th victory in last 12 games

Men’s basketball: Badgers decisively take down Gophers, giving UW 11th victory in last 12 games

by Nick Brazzoni
March 2, 2016
Men's tennis: Lamar Remy uses lack of racial representation in tennis as motivation

Men’s tennis: Lamar Remy uses lack of racial representation in tennis as motivation

by Nick Brazzoni
March 1, 2016
Screenshot via Wisconsin Badgers YouTube

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin legend Michael Finley addresses team following win over Michigan

by Nick Brazzoni
February 29, 2016
Football: Three former Badgers take part in NFL Combine in Indianapolis

Football: Three former Badgers take part in NFL Combine in Indianapolis

by Nick Brazzoni
February 29, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers down Wolverines in regular season home finale

Men’s basketball: Badgers down Wolverines in regular season home finale

by Nick Brazzoni
February 28, 2016
The best dunks in Badgers men's basketball recent history

The best dunks in Badgers men’s basketball recent history

by Nick Brazzoni
February 25, 2016
Men's basketball: Wisconsin to take on Michigan in final outing at Kohl Center

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin to take on Michigan in final outing at Kohl Center

by Nick Brazzoni
February 25, 2016
After an impressive stint as interim head coach Greg Gard was hired as the program's head coach on March 7.

Men’s basketball breakdown: Badgers upset No. 8 Hawkeyes in Iowa City

by Nick Brazzoni
February 25, 2016
Men's hockey: Badgers travel to Columbus for weekend series with Buckeyes

Men’s hockey: Badgers travel to Columbus for weekend series with Buckeyes

by Nick Brazzoni
February 24, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers seek out key road victory in Iowa

Men’s basketball: Badgers seek out key road victory in Iowa

by Nick Brazzoni
February 23, 2016
Brazzoni: Trip to East Lansing caused Badgers' season-long issues to resurface

Brazzoni: Trip to East Lansing caused Badgers’ season-long issues to resurface

by Nick Brazzoni
February 22, 2016
Women's soccer: Wisconsin's Lavelle named to US U-23 National Team

Women’s soccer: Wisconsin’s Lavelle named to US U-23 National Team

by Nick Brazzoni
February 17, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers prepare for rematch with Spartans, seek eighth straight win

Men’s basketball: Badgers prepare for rematch with Spartans, seek eighth straight win

by Nick Brazzoni
February 17, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers look to maintain hot streak against Maryland

Men’s basketball: Badgers look to maintain hot streak against Maryland

by Nick Brazzoni
February 11, 2016
Men's basketball breakdown: Badgers ride three-point shot en route to downing Cornhuskers

Men’s basketball breakdown: Badgers ride three-point shot en route to downing Cornhuskers

by Nick Brazzoni
February 10, 2016
Men's basketball: Despite limited court time, Jordan Smith brings invaluable experience as team's captain

Men’s basketball: Despite limited court time, Jordan Smith brings invaluable experience as team’s captain

by Nick Brazzoni
February 10, 2016
Football: Badgers' secondary coach Daronte Jones takes NFL job

Football: Badgers’ secondary coach Daronte Jones takes NFL job

by Nick Brazzoni
February 9, 2016
Badger Herald archival Photo of Russel Wilson.

What to expect from Russell Wilson’s commencement speech

by Nick Brazzoni
February 6, 2016
Former UW running back Montee Ball arrested Friday on battery charges

Former UW running back Montee Ball arrested Friday on battery charges

by Nick Brazzoni
February 5, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers use three-point stroke to get past Buckeyes for fifth straight victory

Men’s basketball: Badgers use three-point stroke to get past Buckeyes for fifth straight victory

by Nick Brazzoni
February 4, 2016
Meet the 2016 Wisconsin football recruiting class: Defense and special teams

Meet the 2016 Wisconsin football recruiting class: Defense and special teams

by Nick Brazzoni
February 3, 2016
Meet the 2016 Wisconsin football recruiting class: Offense

Meet the 2016 Wisconsin football recruiting class: Offense

by Nick Brazzoni
February 3, 2016
Football: Chryst believes Wilcox is 'great fit' as new defensive coordinator

Football: Chryst believes Wilcox is ‘great fit’ as new defensive coordinator

by Nick Brazzoni
February 1, 2016
In pictures: Wisconsin vs. No. 19 Indiana

In pictures: Wisconsin vs. No. 19 Indiana

by Nick Brazzoni
January 27, 2016
Football: Wisconsin to hire Justin Wilcox as new defensive coordinator

Football: Wisconsin to hire Justin Wilcox as new defensive coordinator

by Nick Brazzoni
January 27, 2016
Hayes finished with a game-high 31 points and shot 22 free throws, making 17 of them.

Men’s basketball: Hayes, Happ head Wisconsin’s overtime victory against Indiana

by Nick Brazzoni
January 26, 2016
Men's basketball: Badgers look to continue winning ways against Hoosiers

Men’s basketball: Badgers look to continue winning ways against Hoosiers

by Nick Brazzoni
January 25, 2016
Brazzoni: Badgers beginning to thrive with nothing to lose

Brazzoni: Badgers beginning to thrive with nothing to lose

by Nick Brazzoni
January 25, 2016
Men's basketball: Gard allowing deeper bench, more production in start as head coach

Men’s basketball: Gard allowing deeper bench, more production in start as head coach

by Nick Brazzoni
January 19, 2016
The Wisconsin basketball team opened the semester in a monster way, with Ethan Happ's game-winning layup propelling them to a 77-76 victory over Michigan State.

Men’s basketball: Happ’s game-winning layup pushes Wisconsin over No. 4 Michigan State

by Nick Brazzoni
January 17, 2016
Football: UW defensive coordinator Dave Aranda leaves for LSU

Football: UW defensive coordinator Dave Aranda leaves for LSU

by Nick Brazzoni
January 1, 2016
Brazzoni: Victory over USC defines what Wisconsin football meant in 2015

Brazzoni: Victory over USC defines what Wisconsin football meant in 2015

by Nick Brazzoni
December 31, 2015
Brazzoni: With Marquette approaching and a marquee win needed, Charlie Thomas must see more of the floor

Brazzoni: With Marquette approaching and a marquee win needed, Charlie Thomas must see more of the floor

by Nick Brazzoni
December 10, 2015
Men's basketball: Hayes' 32 points not enough as Panthers down Badgers

Men’s basketball: Hayes’ 32 points not enough as Panthers down Badgers

by Nick Brazzoni
December 9, 2015
Sixty UW student-athletes earn Academic All-Big Ten honors for fall semester

Sixty UW student-athletes earn Academic All-Big Ten honors for fall semester

by Nick Brazzoni
December 9, 2015
The Badger Herald's male athlete of the semester: Joe Schobert

The Badger Herald’s male athlete of the semester: Joe Schobert

by Nick Brazzoni
December 8, 2015
Men's basketball breakdown: Hayes double-double leads Badgers past Temple

Men’s basketball breakdown: Hayes double-double leads Badgers past Temple

by Nick Brazzoni
December 5, 2015
Men's basketball: Badgers return home to take on Temple

Men’s basketball: Badgers return home to take on Temple

by Nick Brazzoni
December 3, 2015
Football: Erickson, Marz selected to All-Big Ten offensive teams

Football: Erickson, Marz selected to All-Big Ten offensive teams

by Nick Brazzoni
December 1, 2015
Brazzoni: UW must play to their strengths, continue to pound football

Brazzoni: UW must play to their strengths, continue to pound football

by Nick Brazzoni
November 30, 2015
Wide receiver Jazz Peavy thought he was the hero Saturday night, only to have the call overturned moments later.

Football breakdown: Wisconsin loses in heartbreaking fashion to Northwestern

by Nick Brazzoni
November 21, 2015
Men's basketball: Badgers head to New York for 2K Classic

Men’s basketball: Badgers head to New York for 2K Classic

by Nick Brazzoni
November 19, 2015
Men's basketball: Wisconsin tops North Dakota behind big day from Happ

Men’s basketball: Wisconsin tops North Dakota behind big day from Happ

by Nick Brazzoni
November 17, 2015
Andy Van Vliet looks on during the Badgers' scrimmage against UW-Riverside.

Men’s basketball: Van Vliet ruled ineligible for 2015-16 season

by Nick Brazzoni
November 17, 2015
Men's basketball: Badgers face quick turnaround, take on North Dakota Tuesday

Men’s basketball: Badgers face quick turnaround, take on North Dakota Tuesday

by Nick Brazzoni
November 16, 2015
Men's basketball: Five must-see games at Kohl Center this season

Men’s basketball: Five must-see games at Kohl Center this season

by Nick Brazzoni
November 10, 2015
From leisure activity to competition: Wisconsin Fishing Team is reel deal

From leisure activity to competition: Wisconsin Fishing Team is reel deal

by Nick Brazzoni
November 10, 2015
Hot takes: The definitive PFTCommenter interview

Hot takes: The definitive PFTCommenter interview

by Nick Brazzoni
November 5, 2015
Brazzoni: Clement's return shows what could have been for himself, offense

Brazzoni: Clement’s return shows what could have been for himself, offense

by Nick Brazzoni
November 5, 2015
Men's basketball: Three takeaways from Wisconsin's win over UW-River Falls

Men’s basketball: Three takeaways from Wisconsin’s win over UW-River Falls

by Nick Brazzoni
November 4, 2015
Football: Deiter, offensive line continue to improve upon Clement's return

Football: Deiter, offensive line continue to improve upon Clement’s return

by Nick Brazzoni
November 3, 2015
Football: Badgers dominate Scarlet Knights in Clement's return

Football: Badgers dominate Scarlet Knights in Clement’s return

by Nick Brazzoni
October 31, 2015
Football notebook: Badgers look to adjust to numerous injuries on offense

Football notebook: Badgers look to adjust to numerous injuries on offense

by Nick Brazzoni
October 27, 2015
Three Questions: Wisconsin vs. Illinois

Three Questions: Wisconsin vs. Illinois

by Nick Brazzoni
October 22, 2015
Paul Chryst

Brazzoni: Students, coaches, media need to take step back, rethink high school recruiting

by Nick Brazzoni
October 21, 2015
Football: T.J. Edwards answers the bell and steps up in a big way

Football: T.J. Edwards answers the bell and steps up in a big way

by Nick Brazzoni
October 19, 2015
Football: Second-half effort propels Wisconsin over Purdue

Football: Second-half effort propels Wisconsin over Purdue

by Nick Brazzoni
October 17, 2015
Three questions: Wisconsin vs. Purdue

Three questions: Wisconsin vs. Purdue

by Nick Brazzoni
October 15, 2015
Men's basketball: Hayes, Koenig named to preseason watch lists for positional awards

Men’s basketball: Hayes, Koenig named to preseason watch lists for positional awards

by Nick Brazzoni
October 13, 2015
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