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Re-signing Nelson and Cobb more than a good deal for Packers

Walking into Madison Fresh Market the other day, I noticed they had a 2/$5 deal on gallons of milk. Naturally, I got both gallons, because deals where I can get two amazing and equal products at the same price don’t arise often. The Green Bay Packers are faced with the same situation here, but instead of dairy, they are looking at wide receivers. With Jordy Nelson already inking his bargain payday of just over $39 million over four years, his wideout partner Randall Cobb is up next. Many outside and inside of the organization feared Cobb would cost too much to retain after his breakout season, but sources on Monday indicate that Cobb only desires a deal similar to Nelson’s. If that’s the case, Ted Thompson is walking out of the negotiation room with two under-30, No. 1 receivers at just over $18 million per year combined.

Chryst loses running backs coach, hires receivers coach

Just as one item was checked off his offseason to-do list, head coach Paul Chryst will have to pencil in another before he can begin his first season leading the Badgers.

Press Conferences: UW experiencing spectrum of success

Five coaches came to the podium Monday afternoon, all going through various levels of success.

Badgers get back on track, win four of six games in weekend tournament

In a redeeming performance, the Badgers (5-6 overall) won four of their six games in the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi tournament this weekend to alleviate some of this season’s early disappointment.

Strong senior play not enough as Wisconsin loses to Huskers

The Badgers (4-10 Big Ten, 8-16 overall) fell 70-63 to Nebraska (8-6, 18-7) Sunday afternoon in Lincoln despite stellar performances from senior forward Jacki Gulczynski and senior guard Nicole Bauman.

Women's Hockey: Unbeaten streak ends as Wisconsin splits road series with Ohio State

The Badgers (18-5-3 WCHA, 23-5-4 overall) traveled to Columbus to take on the Buckeyes (12-11-3, 17-12-3) and came away with a series split, taking the first game 2-0 and falling in the second, 4-3.

Men's Hockey: UW finally records first conference win

As the college hockey season approached its end, the Badgers were still looking for their first Big Ten conference win. Saturday, the Badgers (1-9-2 Big Ten, 3-19-4 overall) finally got it, grabbing a 3-2 win in the second game of their road series against Ohio State (3-9-0, 8-16-2).

Badgers control Illinois

The recipe for success for No. 5 Wisconsin has been fairly consistent during its current eight-game winning streak, and Sunday afternoon was no different.

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Wisconsin hits the road for Corpus Christi tournament

After struggling in the first tournament of the year, Wisconsin (1-4 overall) hopes to fare better this weekend in the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi tournament in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Men's Hockey: Badgers search for first conference win against Buckeyes

The last time they met, the Wisconsin Badgers and the Ohio State Buckeyes were competing for conference supremacy in the Big Ten tournament championship game.

Women's Basketball: Badger defense struggles in loss to Gophers

Despite having five players score in double digits, Wisconsin (4-9 Big Ten, 8-15 overall) came up short Wednesday against Minnesota (8-5, 18-6), losing 93-82.

Women's Hockey: Former Verona standout Kepler now stars for Ohio State

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Badgers head to Ohio State for their last road series of the season. For the Buckeyes’ leading scorer, sophomore forward Claudia Kepler, it is a little taste of home coming to Columbus.

Making Kaminsky’s Wooden Award case

The Wooden Award committee came out Wednesday with their short list of the 20 players in the country that can win the prestigious Wooden Player of the Year award. Of course, they could likely have just shortened that list to two players.

New student club rocks the Kohl Center

Throughout the student section they stand, 150 strong, with hoarse voices and red shirts bearing a screaming depiction of their namesake across the chest.

Dekker, Kaminsky help Badgers shuck Cornhuskers

About a year ago, a Top 10 Wisconsin team walked into Nebraska’s Pinnacle Bank Arena and encountered a team—and crowd—that simply refused to lose, as if it was something that could be refused. That didn’t happen this time, as the Badgers (10-1 Big Ten, 22-2 overall) were able to ride a defensively dominant first half to a 65-55 victory over the Huskers (5-7, 13-11).

Women's Basketball: Badgers face border battle with Gophers

The Badgers (4-8 Big Ten, 8-14 overall) head to Minneapolis this Wednesday to square off against a Minnesota team (7-5, 18-6) sporting the fourth best overall record in the Big Ten. The two teams last played each other in early January, with the Golden Gophers winning 72-60.

Women's Hockey: UW captain comes from small-town origins

It was a chilly night in Madison, Wis., a perfect evening for hockey. The Badgers were honoring the seniors that had donned the red and white for the past four years. The seniors’ families were in town and emotions filled the LaBahn Arena as each player was announced.

Column: Checking out the rest of the Big Ten's best

If it is not already clear that Wisconsin is the best team in the Big Ten, then it’s time to get your head out of the snow. However, despite the name, there are still 13 other teams in the conference!

Column: You should know more about Dean Smith

Dean Smith was never like the other coaches. He attended the University of Kansas on an academic scholarship and majored in mathematics. He was a guard for the basketball team, while also playing varsity baseball, freshman football, active in a fraternity and enrolled in the Air Force ROTC.