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In Best Case, Badgers Say They Could Lose $60M In Revenue This Football Season

August 5, 2020 - 10:20am

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s athletic department estimates it could miss out on $60 million in revenue this football season. That's if it can play its full 10-game schedule released Wednesday by the Big Ten Conference.

Why Isn't The UP Part Of Wisconsin?

August 4, 2020 - 4:00pm

Wisconsin shares more than 200 miles of border with the Upper Peninsula. Michigan and the UP share a bridge. Why didn’t the state’s northern counterpart go to Wisconsin, and does it matter?

Packers Coach Says Football Season Will Require Player, Staff Accountability Amid The Pandemic

August 3, 2020 - 11:40am

Less than two weeks into Major League Baseball season, the challenges of resuming sports amid the pandemic are clear. Packers executives say players and staff will have to make the right choices off the field to have a successful football season.

Brewers' Lorenzo Cain Opts Out Of 2020 MLB Season

August 1, 2020 - 2:00pm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has decided to opt out of the 2020 season.

Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener Postponed

July 31, 2020 - 9:45am

Opening day at Miller Park has been postponed after two players on the St. Louis Cardinals tested positive for COVID-19, according to Major League Baseball. Saturday's game is set to take place as scheduled.

Life In The NBA Bubble: Bucks To Resume Title Quest Amid Pandemic

July 31, 2020 - 6:05am

The league-leading Milwaukee Bucks pick up their season Friday after a four-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. While waiting for play to resume, the team has been adjusting to life in "the bubble" in Orlando.

DNR Board To Reconsider Vote After Meeting Allegations

July 25, 2020 - 9:15am

The state Department of Natural Resources board is set to reconsider changes it made to the fall deer hunt framework amid allegations of open meeting violations.

Baseball Is Back: Here's How The 2020 Season Will Look Different For The Brewers

July 24, 2020 - 12:30pm

After months of delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball is back. The Milwaukee Brewers open their abbreviated regular season against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field Friday. Here's how baseball will be different this season.

Packers Host Annual Shareholders Meeting Online Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

July 23, 2020 - 4:00pm

The Green Bay Packers held their annual shareholders meeting online this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy discussed other ways the pandemic is likely to affect the upcoming season.

Packers CEO Says Home Games Could See As Few as 10,000-12,000 Fans At Lambeau, If Any

July 21, 2020 - 4:25pm

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says he expects the team's home games this season will have no more than 10,000-12,000 fans. That's assuming spectators are allowed at all.

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In Best Case, Badgers Say They Could Lose $60M In Revenue This Football Season

Why Isn't The UP Part Of Wisconsin?

Packers Coach Says Football Season Will Require Player, Staff Accountability Amid The Pandemic

Brewers' Lorenzo Cain Opts Out Of 2020 MLB Season

Milwaukee Brewers Home Opener Postponed

Life In The NBA Bubble: Bucks To Resume Title Quest Amid Pandemic

DNR Board To Reconsider Vote After Meeting Allegations

Baseball Is Back: Here's How The 2020 Season Will Look Different For The Brewers

Packers Host Annual Shareholders Meeting Online Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Packers CEO Says Home Games Could See As Few as 10,000-12,000 Fans At Lambeau, If Any

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