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NBA Cancels Playoff Games After Bucks Refuse To Leave Locker Room

August 26, 2020 - 3:55pm

The Milwaukee Bucks will not play game five of their first-round playoff series Wednesday in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting.

'Basketball Shouldn't Even Be On Our Mind Right Now': Wisconsin Athletes Speak Out On Jacob Blake Shooting

August 25, 2020 - 12:50pm

The Milwaukee Bucks won their playoff game Monday. But afterwards, point guard George Hill questioned whether it was right to be in the NBA's bubble: "I think coming here just took all the focal points off what the issues are."

A Surprising Way The Pandemic Is Affecting Sports: Packers Limit What Beat Writers Can Report From Camp

August 21, 2020 - 5:00am

When the Green Bay Packers open their season Sept. 13 against the Minnesota Vikings, they may hope to benefit from the element of surprise.

Top-Seeded Milwaukee Bucks Begin Playoff Run Tuesday

August 18, 2020 - 11:20am

Despite a lackluster start in the NBA bubble, the Bucks are considered favorites to win the Eastern Conference and contend for a title. But players say it'll be different doing it away from the Fiserv Forum.

WIAA Approves High School Sports Season Overhauls

August 15, 2020 - 9:15am

The body that governs Wisconsin high school sports has approved a major overhaul to season structures heading into the new school year as the coronavirus pandemic spreads.

Kenosha Baseball Bubble Brings Slice of 'Normal' Back To Summer

August 14, 2020 - 5:45am

The Kenosha Kingfish and the K-Town Bobbers are playing at 26-game series this summer. "You can kind of feel some normal back to your life when you’re playing," Justice Bigbie of the Bobbers said.

Pickleball Is Catching Fire, Says National Champion From Madison

August 12, 2020 - 3:10pm

Pickleball has gained international attention in recent years, becoming one of the fastest growing sports because of its ease of accessibility, cheap equipment and its appeal to people of all ages.

After Big Ten Announcement, Badgers AD Alvarez Says He Feels 'Hollow'

August 11, 2020 - 2:20pm

The Big Ten Conference won't be playing football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19.

Reports: Big Ten Expected To Cancel Fall Football Season

August 10, 2020 - 8:35am

The Big Ten is likely to cancel fall sports, including football, over coronavirus concerns, according to several reports. The announcement is expected in the coming days.

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

August 7, 2020 - 11:40am

The Wisconsin sports world produced plenty of news this week. The Packers say there'll be no fans at their first two home games, the Bucks are a top playoff seed and the Badgers are in the preseason top 25.

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NBA Cancels Playoff Games After Bucks Refuse To Leave Locker Room

'Basketball Shouldn't Even Be On Our Mind Right Now': Wisconsin Athletes Speak Out On Jacob Blake Shooting

A Surprising Way The Pandemic Is Affecting Sports: Packers Limit What Beat Writers Can Report From Camp

Top-Seeded Milwaukee Bucks Begin Playoff Run Tuesday

WIAA Approves High School Sports Season Overhauls

Kenosha Baseball Bubble Brings Slice of 'Normal' Back To Summer

Pickleball Is Catching Fire, Says National Champion From Madison

After Big Ten Announcement, Badgers AD Alvarez Says He Feels 'Hollow'

Reports: Big Ten Expected To Cancel Fall Football Season

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

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