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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Mark Johnson and players watch the action in the second period of a WCHA first-round game against the Bemidji State Beavers on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin.

Called one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team was a memorable moment in the history of the nation. For Badger great Mark Johnson, the same holds true.

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Called one of the greatest upsets in sports history, the story of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team was a memorable moment in the history of the nation. For Badger great Mark Johnson, the same holds true.

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Feb 5, 2026; Milan, Italy; Hilary Knight (21) of Team United States celebrates with Alex Carpenter (25) after scoring a goal against Team Czechia in women's ice hockey Group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.

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On an assist from current Wisconsin forward Laila Edwards, captain Hilary Knight set a new American record for Olympic goals scored and helped lift Team USA to a 2-1 overtime win over Team Canada in the gold medal game.

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Eleven former Wisconsin Badgers are hoping to bring home a gold medal from the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Eleven current and former Wisconsin Badgers are guaranteed a medal when Team USA faces Team Canada in today's Olympic gold medal game.

Team USA athlete, and former University of Wisconsin standouts, Meghan Duggan (left) and Hilary Knight celebrate after winning the gold medal in women's ice hockey during the 2018 Olympics.

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The University of Wisconsin has 12 former and current athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, joining the Badgers' impressive all-time total.

Clarkson goaltender Holly Gruber (35) stops a shot by Wisconsin right wing Kirsten Simms (27) in the second period of an NCAA regional final March 15, 2025, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Current and former Badgers begin their Olympic competition today in Italy

Oct 29, 2025; New York, NY; Hilary Knight poses for a photo during the U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympic Winter Games at Javits Center.

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Multiple former and current Wisconsin Badgers will represent multiple countries in the XXV Winter Olympics

UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin poses with Wisconsin Badgers football fans who stormed the field after their team beat No. 23 Washington Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Washington 13-10.

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Wisconsin Badgers fans on social media shared their joy in seeing UW-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leave her position. She was the boss of athletic director Chris McIntosh.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell, right, with athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, and Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin

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UW-Madison will pick a new boss for athletic director Chris McIntosh and head coach Luke Fickell, deciding the future of Wisconsin Badgers sports.

Oct 29, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Hilary Knight poses for a photo during the U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympic Winter Games at Javits Center.

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Four current and two former Wisconsin women's hockey players earned spots on the Team USA Olympic roster for the 2026 Winter Games

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh is shown during a program recognizing donors for the Kellner Athletic Center Thursday, August 28, 2025 at UW-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.

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The Wisconsin Badgers brand remains strong, even as their success has come from the less popular sports while the football team struggles.

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The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team has a tune-in factor when it faces No.1 seed Kentucky Wildcats in the national semifinals of the women's volleyball Final Four

A promotional display for Pepsi featuring Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen is shown in November 2022 at a Pick 'n Save store in Fond du Lac, Wis. When the NCAA enacted Name Image Likeness (NIL) legislation in July 2021 it gave athletes the opportunity to earn money off endorsements as well as use their name in support of causes important to them.

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This is the kind of emphasis on NIL funding that is long overdue from Wisconsin Badgers athletic director Chris McIntosh, but it's better late than never.

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Middle blocker Carter Booth and Wisconsin knock off No.1 Texas in four sets to advance to the 2025 Final Four

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Kelly Sheffield is seen during the second set of the match on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin volleyball knocks off No.1 Texas in four sets to advance to its sixth Final Four since 2013.

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Wisconsin football is replacing a nonconference home game against Pittsburgh with Eastern Michigan for the 2026 season

Wisconsin Badgers outside hitter Grace Egan (32) and middle blocker Carter Booth (52) block the hit from Marquette Golden Eagles outside hitter Ella Holmstrom (16) during the first set of the match on Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Winners of nine straight matches, Wisconsin Badgers earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the 13th-straight season

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The Big Ten Conference is feeding our competitiveness by partnering with healthcare provider Abbott to launch the “We Give Blood” competition among BigTen schools.

Mar 16, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots a three point basket during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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Wisconsin Badgers guards Nick Boyd and John Blackwell have opposite approaches that complement each other well.

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The Wisconsin Badgers are having a strong year for sports, just not in the biggest revenue-generating programs.

Wisconsin players Madison Quest (10), Charlie Fuerbringer (24), Ana Vajagic (1), Maile Chan (18), Mimi Colyer (15) and Tosia Serafinowska (19) celebrate match point against Marquette in a spring match Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the UW Field House in Madison, Wisconsin.

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A new-look Badgers volleyball squad took on some of the nation's top teams, while Wisconsin women's soccer ended its best start in nearly 20 years.

Wisconsin s new head football coach Luke Fickell, right, is shown with athletic director Chris McIntosh at a news conference November 28, 2022 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. He was previously head coach for six seasons at Cincinnati.

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Only one Wisconsin Badgers coach earned a bigger bonus than athletic director Chris McIntosh last year, and it's not the coach you might expect.

Wisconsin cornerback Xavier Lucas (6) is escorted by a member of the training staff during the fourth quarter of their game against South Dakota Saturday, September 7 , 2024 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Recruiting

The new revenue sharing and salary cap model for the NCAA could lead to fewer players entering the transfer portal, either to leave Wisconsin or join the Badgers, in any sport.

Wisconsin cornerback Ricardo Hallman is one of the Badgers participating in the Miracle League of Dane County this summer.

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Ricardo Hallman has kept coming back to The Miracle League of Dane County in recent summers. See why he and other Badgers are volunteering for a great organization.

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The college sports landscape will change dramatically with the approval of the NCAA's settlement in the House case. The Wisconsin Badgers will have to adapt to new rules.