Tag UW Athletics

For Flowers, game-winning shot pales to inspiration from cancer survivor

January 2, 2008

The Capital Times featured a story about senior men's basketball guard Michael Flowers and his relationship with Max Bass, a five-year-old fan of Flowers who is successfully battling leukemia.

WAA offers fans more reasons to cheer at Outback Bowl

December 5, 2007

University of Wisconsin fans heading to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., are making plans to cheer on the Badgers, ring in the New Year and even follow the Pack.

Packers-Cowboys game on UW–Madison campus network

November 29, 2007

Thanks to a last-minute arrangement between the UW–Madison Athletic Department and DirecTV, the Packers-Cowboys game will be available on the Digital Academic Television Network (DATN) tonight.

Follow the Badgers to the Outback Bowl with WAA

November 28, 2007

It's official: Wisconsin is heading to the Outback Bowl, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour will take fans to Tampa, Fla. in true Badger style.

Wisconsin Alumni Association offers official bowl tours

November 27, 2007

The Badgers are headed to their 19th bowl appearance, and fans can get the true Badger bowl experience with the Wisconsin Alumni Association's (WAA) official tour for alumni and friends.

Big Ten Network deal funds financial aid, libraries, athletics

November 16, 2007

A minimum revenue guarantee of more than $6.1 million from the Big Ten Network will make it possible to increase need-based scholarships to University of Wisconsin–Madison students, enhance campus libraries and keep UW athletics competitive, Chancellor John D. Wiley and Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez announced Friday.

Recent sightings: Tough to beat

October 17, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller Spotlights shine on a darkened rink as players from the Wisconsin women’s ice hockey…

‘Wisconsin Reflections’ makes national network debut

October 2, 2007

“Wisconsin Reflections,” a television talk show spotlighting the stories and perspectives of noteworthy University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates, makes its debut on the Big Ten Network on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m.

Coach Bielema asks fans to wear red to Camp Randall

September 13, 2007

Starting with this Saturday’s football game against The Citadel, and continuing throughout the season, Wisconsin football coach Bret Bielema is asking fans to wear red this week and every week at Camp Randall Stadium.

Ten students named as Big Ten Network interns

September 13, 2007

Ten University of Wisconsin–Madison students have been named to the Big Ten Network On-Campus Internship Program, which will provide them challenging, real-world experiences with the new television network.

UW Badgers, farmers enjoy benefits of whey sports drink

September 6, 2007

When the University of Wisconsin football Badgers take the field this fall, they will have a secret weapon behind them: Wisconsin's dairy cows.

Bucky rolls out the Red Carpet for a new Badger football season

August 30, 2007

Rolling Out the Red Carpet, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campaign to encourage a more fan-friendly atmosphere at Camp Randall Stadium, is ready to roll for a fourth straight season.

Big Ten Network to officially launch Aug. 30

July 2, 2007

The new Big Ten Network officially launches in prime time at 7 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, Aug. 30, with the evening also marking the inaugural telecast of Big Ten Tonight, the network's signature studio-based news, information and highlight show.

Forum to explore sports, race, gender

June 15, 2007

In the wake of the Don Imus-Rutgers women's basketball controversy, this year's University Summer Forum will explore the culture of sport and its wide-ranging effects on society through race, gender and corporate sponsorship.

Solinsky wins second consecutive outdoor NCAA 5K title

June 11, 2007

Senior Chris Solinsky (Stevens Point, Wis.) earned his second consecutive NCAA Outdoor Title in the 5,000 meters Friday night at the 2007 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif. Solinsky finished the race in 13:35.12, four seconds in front of the next competitor.

Regents approve new compensation package for Ryan

April 13, 2007

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday approved an amended contract with Badger men's basketball coach Bo Ryan that increases his next year's salary by $250,000, which provides him a $1.25 million compensation package.

Register now for Crazylegs

April 10, 2007

Badger head football coach Bret Bielema will be the grand marshal for the 26th Annual Crazylegs Classic coming up on Saturday, April 28. The event includes an 8K run, a two-mile walk and a wheelchair competition. Cindy Alvarez, wife of athletic director Barry Alvarez, will lead the walk.

Welcome the National Champion Men’s Track and Field Team

March 13, 2007

The UW–Madison Athletic Department invites all fans to celebrate with Wisconsin's 2007 Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship team in a free event this Tuesday, March 13. Join UW Chancellor John Wiley and UW Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez along with the team and coaching staff for a program beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Men’s track wins seventh straight Big Ten title

February 26, 2007

It was a record-breaking day for the second-ranked Wisconsin men’s track and field team. The Badgers won their seventh straight Big Ten Conference indoor championship with 120 points, tying a league record for consecutive indoor titles. Wisconsin tied a mark held by Michigan from 1934-40.

Men’s basketball ranked top in the country

February 19, 2007

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team (26-2, 12-1 Big Ten) earned its first-ever No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Poll released Monday. The Badgers lead the nation in both wins and winning percentage. Ohio State remains No. 2 followed by Florida and UCLA.