Big Ten says fall sports will have conference-only schedules if season happens
In a statement released Thursday afternoon, the Big Ten Conference says if the conference is able to participate in fall sports, then it will move to "Conference-only" schedules in those sports, based on medical advice. The fall sports include football,…
UW athletic department releases COVID-19 testing update
The University of Wisconsin's athletic department reports they have conducted 428 COVID-19 tests of student-athletes who are being phased back in to work out on campus, and of that number, there are seven positive tests. An official release says the…
Northwestern moves Wisconsin game from Wrigley to Ryan Field
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field near campus because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Northwestern announced the decision after consulting with…
2 positive COVID-19 tests in initial Wisconsin student-athlete screening
Wisconsin Athletics has reported two positive COVID-19 tests out of 117 student-athletes screened as the university begins its plan to allow athletics on campus. Per a release from the organization, the two students are self-isolating and being monitored by UW…
Vince Biegel back in Wisconsin, talks training for NFL season during pandemic
Normally at this time, NFL players would be in the middle of OTAs, giving us another clear example of how different the sports world is right now. But for former Badger linebacker Vince Biegel, the pandemic has led him somewhere…
Big Ten extends suspension of team activities through June 1
(WKBT) - The Big Ten Conference announced Monday that it will extend the suspension of all organized team activities through June 1, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns, and will re-evaluate at that time. This is an additional measure to the…
NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation
The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media. The NCAA Board of Governors gave its support to a plan…
Zack Baun heads to Saints in third round of NFL Draft
Wisconsin outside linebacker and Brown Deer native Zack Baun is a New Orleans Saint after being drafted in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Baun racked up 19.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks in his final season…
Join News 8 Now Sports on Saturday for "Off The Clock" NFL Draft recap special
After the final NFL Draft picks are made on Saturday, join the News 8 Now Sports team on news8000.com for a live NFL Draft recap special. Sports Director Ken Kosirowski and Sports Anchor Alec Giannakopoulos will evaluate the Packers and…
Colts trade up to draft former Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor
The Indianapolis Colts have selected former Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor with the No. 41 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Taylor was a three-time All-American and two-time Doak Walker Award winner for the Badgers. He is the…
Former Badgers RB Jonathan Taylor signs spokesman deal with Toppers
Former Badgers running back and NFL Draft prospect Jonathan Taylor has signed a lifetime spokesman deal with Toppers, as first reported by Darren Rovell. As part of the lifetime partnership, Taylor will own four Toppers locations in Madison. “We are…
Former Badgers OLB Zack Baun tells NFL of diluted sample
Former Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun told all 32 NFL teams he tested positive at the combine for a diluted sample, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Per Schefter, Baun said the sample was due to drinking a large quantity of water…
Camp Randall Stadium to install handrails
Wisconsin Athletics has been given approval to install handrails inside Camp Randall Stadium, according to an official release. The new railings will be installed over the summer before the 2020 football season. “I am very happy that we are going…
Kobe King on Nebraska transfer: Coach Hoiberg 'gets you ready for the next level'
Former Central star and Wisconsin Badger Kobe King is back in Central's Sutton Gym helping the current Red Raiders prepare for a playoff clash with Onalaska this Thursday…
Greg Gard named Big Ten Coach of the Year
Wisconsin men's basketball head coach Greg Gard has been named the 2019-20 Big Ten Coach of the Year. Despite a season full of loss, hurt and turmoil, Gard led the Badgers to a 21-10 record that featured an eight-game winning…
