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A former Wisconsin Badgers football player’s decision to leave the program could have wide-ranging implications for the future of college athlete compensation.

The Birkies make up the largest cross-country ski event in America and one of the largest in the world. This year’s event spans from Feb. 19-23.

As football players and fans from across the nation descend on Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft, another type of competition will be held ahead of the event.

The state organization that oversees most Wisconsin high school athletic programs updated a policy Wednesday to say only athletes “designated as females at birth” would be allowed to compete in girls sports.

The Wisconsin Trailblazers Snowmobile Club president, Dan Bocock, spoke with WPR’s Shereen Siewert about the thrill of racing and the challenges involved. For Bocock, who lives in the Burlington area, sled dog racing is much more than just a winter pastime — it’s a year-round commitment that requires extensive training, conditioning and an unbreakable bond…

Wearing a padded cover over a football helmet does not reduce the risk of concussions for high school athletes, according to a new study using data from Wisconsin.

The New York Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers after just two seasons, the team announced Thursday.

Biathlon Masters athlete and coach Gregg Pattison of Neenah told WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” he hopes events like this can help grow the sport further and help the U.S. succeed on the international stage.

According to a new report, Wisconsin could try to expand online sports betting to create additional tax revenues, but doing so could come with negative side effects.

WIAA transfer rules are in place to prevent schools from “stacking” the best players. But one Wisconsin family insists they are not gaming the system, and they are suing the WIAA so their daughter can play softball.