RACINE, KENOSHA – Two Gateway Technical College (GTC) esports teams are set to compete live in matches against a pair of State University of New York (SUNY) Polytechnic Institute teams on Nov. 29 and 30. Both competitions may be viewed live online. Gateway’s esports teams: GTC’s Overwatch 2 esports team will stream its first playoff […]
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Wisconsin Legislature approves final version of Brewers stadium deal
Wisconsin lawmakers approved a controversial deal to spend about $500 million in public money on renovations and maintenance of American Family Field on Tuesday, despite objections from some lawmakers that the package has a lopsided impact on taxpayers. The Wisconsin Senate concurred in both Brewers bills — AB 438 and AB 439 — in a […]
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UW really needed a healthy Essegian against Tennessee
A very good Tennessee team came to the Kohl Center last night, and despite taking some punches in the mouth from Wisconsin, left with a 10-point victory. The Badgers scored 70 against a very long and strong defensive team, but shot just 25% from three (6-24). Unlike last year, UW can score in a variety […]
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Broncos revel in 1st WIAA boys soccer state title
The Union Grove Broncos boys soccer team entered the postseason already with a historical notch on its record when it tied Elkhorn for its first-ever Southern Lakes Conference title. Senior captain Owen Zikowski and the team celebrate for the 1st time with the WIAA D2 State Champion trophy. – That proved to be just the […]
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Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now
When Wisconsin tipped off their first exhibition game last week against UW-Stevens Point, phenom Connor Essegian was in an unusual spot: the bench. It was an eyebrow-raising decision, especially for those of us expecting a big jump from the 6’4″ shooting guard in his sophomore season, when many players take a big jump. It’s the […]
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Bucks’ Beauchamp and Racine Police offer an unforgettable Halloween to 4 local families
RACINE — MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks continues his mission to give back in Racine. This time, a partnership with the Racine Police Department provided an unforgettable Halloween to four local families. A special treat There were no tricks, just a treats in store for these four families. MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks […]
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Ex-Wisconsin high school star rejoins West Virginia as a coach, but said he wanted to be a Badger
A college basketball player for the past five years, Jordan McCabe has a paying gig in the game now. The uptempo point guard from Kaukauna and 7th-leading scorer in Wisconsin high school basketball history was hired in July by new West Virginia head coach Josh Eilert as an assistant on his staff. He will now […]
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Nebraska beat Wisconsin volleyball by a finger, but plenty of positives emerged from the match
Well, Saturday night didn’t exactly go how the Badgers volleyball team wanted. The (formerly) No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers fell to the (formerly) No. 2 Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln three exciting sets to two. Nebraska claws its way to the win The game couldn’t have ended in a more crushing way – Wisconsin roared out to […]
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An inside look at the exciting world of Breeder’s Cup horse racing
Welcome to the thrilling world of Breeder’s Cup horse racing. As you’ve guessed, this isn’t your average horse race. It’s considered the Super Bowl of horse racing. But what makes it so unique? On top of that, why do people worldwide flock to see these majestic creatures in action? Well, let us take you on […]
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How have racinos helped save the horse racing industry?
In recent years, the U.S. horse racing industry has seen a significant drop in on-track attendance and gross revenue. This has been brought on by decreasing overall interest in the “King of Sports” along with the advent of online horse race betting platforms like TwinSpires and TVG. The bottom line is fewer people are visiting […]
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The 6 best football goalkeepers of all time
Football has always been the first love for millions worldwide. This fact has been proven time and time again. For example, football-themed video games have always been popular with the masses. This is not just in terms of typical video games such as FIFA but also when it comes to gambling-based games such as online […]
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Al-Haj Jameel Ghuari leaves powerful legacy of hard work, community
RACINE —Al-Haj Jameel Ghuari, 70, the longtime executive director of the George Bray Neighborhood YMCA Center, died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Ghuari was known for his decades of work with at-risk youth and families, first as a social worker, then with the Urban League, and later with the Bray Center. The funeral and celebration […]
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Rep. Jim Jordan is in the UW Hall of Fame
Now vying to be House Speaker, Jim Jordan, the hardline Republican and fierce Trump ally won two national titles wrestling for the Wisconsin Badgers. The next Speaker of the House may be a Wisconsin Badger. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, is vying for the top job in the U.S. House of Representatives as […]
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Wisconsin Badgers volleyball hasn’t lost a set in a month, and we need to talk about it
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team has yet to lose a set since September 17, over 30 days ago. You might be thinking – that’s not that surprising, Wisconsin is the top team in the country and has been for a few years. But I think you misunderstand what I’m saying here. Wisconsin’s track record The […]
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10 NFL salaries to make your mouth water
The NFL is the most watched sports league in the United States, and one of the most popular in the world. That popularity generates billions of dollars in revenue every year for its 32 football teams, and while much of that money finds its way into shiny, new high-tech stadiums, training facilities, and more, the […]