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John Blackwell scores 19, Badgers top Montana 85-66 to advance in NCAA Tournament

March 20, 2025 DENVER (AP) — Wisconsin backup forward Carter Gilmore made a sweet 3, then turned to the Montana fans and signaled for them to “shhhh.” Back on defense, he took a charge from one Montana player, then altered another’s…


The Camp: Evaluating spring ball so far, new looks on offense, early standouts, listener questions

March 20, 2025 The Badgers have been on the field for three practices in spring. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position to discuss their early impressions. They also get into how the offense looks different, some early standouts on both sides of…


Packers add veteran WR and returner Mecole Hardman.

March 18, 2025 The Green Bay Packers were reportedly interested in several veteran receivers this offseason and the team has finally signed one. But it’s not any of the big names that were floated earlier this month. Instead, it’s…


Brewers settle their shortstop situation by moving Joey Ortiz over from third base

March 18, 2025 PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee infielder Joey Ortiz will move over from third base to shortstop as the Brewers alter their infield following Willy Adames’ departure. One of the Brewers’ main concerns this spring was how to handle the…


Bucks’ Jericho Sims likely to miss rest of regular season after undergoing thumb surgery

March 17, 2025 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks reserve center Jericho Sims will likely miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery Monday morning to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. Sims injured his thumb…


The Swing: NCAA Tournament is here for Wisconsin, reaction to Big Ten Tournament, listener questions

March 17, 2025 The NCAA Tournament has arrived. Zach and Jesse react to the Badgers not getting put in Milwaukee, the challenge of playing Thursday in Denver, a little about what they are facing in Montana and their potential path to a deep…


Badgers get No. 3 seed, will face Montana in Denver on Thursday

March 16, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS – For a second straight year, the Wisconsin basketball team came up empty in its quest for a Big Ten Tournament title, falling in the championship game to Michigan 59-53. But the loss, especially when it comes on Sunday, is…


John Tonje scores 32 to propel Wisconsin into Big Ten Tournament Championship Game

March 15, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS — Fifth-seeded Wisconsin got some late defensive stops to take down top-seeded Michigan State 77-74 on Saturday to advance to the championship of the Big Ten Tournament. Player of the Game: John Tonje A…