The Badger Herald

Fans can have special relationships with their favorite sports teams. Ballparks turn into a hub of fun, players slowly become favorites with every clutch play, and brand merchandise can become something like a uniform. The play-by-play announcer is along for all of it, becoming the voice of the team that fans recognize as soon as they open their mouth to speak. While the new … [Read more...] about From Bleachers to Booth: Erin Pease’s journey to becoming Madison Softball’s voice

Before the NCAA introduced the transfer portal in 2018, there were clear boundaries set to define when the season ended and the offseason began. Fast forward to 2024 and on the night of the men’s NCAA National Championship game, there are over 1,100 players available in the portal and more than a hundred already committed to a new team. With the lines blurred, it’s impossible … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Question marks, staples surround UW program heading into offseason

Head coach Marisa Moseley and the Wisconsin women’s basketball team took an important step this season — they made the Women’s National Invitation Tournament for the first time since 2011. An alternative to the NCAA tournament, the WNIT has long offered programs an opportunity to continue playing after the regular season should they not earn an NCAA bid. Veterans can continue … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball team builds legacy, gains experience in WNIT

The 2024 season opener for the University of Wisconsin women’s rowing team at the Cardinal Invitational provided a promising glimpse into what lies ahead for the Badgers. Held at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this regatta served as a platform for the team to assess its strengths, make adjustments and set the tone for the season. The highlight of the regatta was the … [Read more...] about Women’s Rowing team celebrates season opener, Olympic qualifiers