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Trump and Democrats to visit Wisconsin this week

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Donald Trump will be in Milwaukee this week for a fundraiser for Republicans. GOP officials have confirmed that the President will be at a private event alongside top Republican National Committee officials. There’s been no announcements of any public rally alongside the trip. Several Democrat candidates for President are also scheduled to be in Wisconsin this week for a town hall meeting.

WisPolitics reports that sources say the event will include donations ranging from $2,800 per person up to $100,000 per couple, with the top donors able to participate in a round table discussion with the president,. The event is also expected to include RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and party Co-chair Tommy Hicks Jr., along with Todd Ricketts, co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and finance chair of the Trump Victory Committee.

Five Democratic presidential candidates bring their campaigns to Milwaukee later this week. Julian Castro, Beto O’Rourke, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren will take part in a town hall meeting Thursday night at the Wisconsin Center. The League of United Latin American Citizens is holding its national convention. Marianne Williamson will speak to the same group Friday. Warren is also going to appear at a separate town hall meeting Thursday night at South Division High School.

14 Former Mallards Selected in 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft

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MADISON, Wis. – 14 former Madison Mallards will continue their baseball dreams into the professional ranks after being chosen in the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft. No team in the competing Great Lakes West division had more former players selected than the Mallards.

“That’s what it’s all about for me – strictly,” Mallards’ manager Donnie Scott said. “That’s what I’m here for, I want to try and help these guys prepare for pro ball and hopefully they get the opportunity.”

Tyler Dyson (2017) was the first Mallard off the board. The Florida product was selected 153rd overall by the Washington Nationals in the fifth round. Dyson pitched for the Mallards during the 2017 season and finished with a perfect 4-0 record on the mound with a stellar 1.58 ERA. Dyson also picked up a win during the 2017 Major League Dreams Showcase in Madison that year. [Read more…]

Badger Men’s Hockey Advances to Finals

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Wisconsin only trailed for 32-seconds on Friday during the Big Ten tournament semi-finals as the Badgers defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1.

Michael Mersch scored both of the badger goals in the second period and another strong performance from the Mike Richter award nominee, Jordan Rumpel, (saved 24 of 25 shots) sealed the win.

Wisconsin improved to 23-10-2 on the season and will face Ohio State for the Big Ten title.

The Ice is Heating Up

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Today the puck will drop for the Wisconsin Men’s hockey team (22-10-2, 13-6-1 Big Ten). Earning a first round bye with their 2nd-seed, Wisconsin will face Penn State in the second round. The 6th seeded Nittany Lions won their opening match against 3rd-seeded Michigan 2-1 in double overtime.

Wisconsin is undefeated (4-0-0) against Penn State this season.

The NCAA Division 3 Frozen Four Ice Hockey Championships are on tap this weekend.  Semi-final action this afternoon has top ranked St. Norbert College facing Geneseo State at 3pm. St. Norbert has been to the Frozen Four 8 times and won 3 National titles.

UW-Stevens Point faces Oswego State in the other semi-final.

 

Badgers Look to Win the West

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With a second seed in the west region and an offense powered by four starters in double digits, this year’s Bo Ryan led squad looks to make a deep run during the Big Dance.

First on the schedule for Wisconsin is 15th seeded American and for guard Josh Gasser the test, that is the Big Ten has the Badgers prepared for the tournament

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The type of opponent the Badgers will face in the Patriot League champions is a Princeton style offense however; a strong week of practice has the Wisconsin ready.

Audio: “Frank Kaminsky” :17

Wisconsin opens the first session of games in the West region from Milwaukee. Tip is set for 1140 am followed by the Oregon-BYU game at 2:10.

Panthers out with 2013-14 men’s hoop schedule

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee released their men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming 2013-14 season.  The schedule includes home games against DePaul and Northern Iowa and road games at Wisconsin and at Davidson.

Milwaukee plays the first five games on the road, then returns home to the U.S. Cellular Arena for the Nov. 19 home opener against the DePaul BlueDemons.

UWM will play its Horizon League opener at home, January 2nd against Youngstown State.

 

Badgers & Buckeyes to kickoff in prime time

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Wisconsin’s September 28th matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, the game will be played in prime time on either ABC or ESPN.  It will mark the fourth time in the last six seasons the two teams have played a night game, and the fifth time since 2003.

It also marks the 9th straight year that Wisconsin has played at least one night game.

Overall, Wisconsin owns a 37-25 record in night games.  Dating back to 1995, the Badgers are 31-6 in their last 37 night games.  Against Ohio State, Wisconsin is 2-2 in night games.

Big Ten football goes East & West

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The Leaders & Legends didn’t last long in the Big Ten Conference.  Expansion has

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forced realignment in the Big Ten and it’s based largely on geography.

Starting with the 2014 season, the 14-teams will be divided up into two 7-team divisions.

The new West Division will include: Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Northwestern, Minnesota, Purdue and Illinois.

The new East Division will include: Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers, Maryland and Indiana.

The 2013 season will be the third and last for the Leaders and Legends.  Those divisions were brought about when Nebraska joined the Big Ten.

The Big Ten’s Council of presidents / chancellors approved the new realignment for 2014 and also approved the 14-schools playing a 9-game Big Ten schedule, starting with the 2016 season.

Wisconsin gets its rivalry with Iowa back under the new East/West format.  It would also appear to be more favorable setup for the Badgers, with Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Michigan State all competing in the Big Ten East starting with the 2016 season.

Green Bay Phoenix women roll over ND State

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Playing back at home for the first time since Nov. 30th against Indianapolis, the Green Bay women’s basketball team (7-2) knocked off North Dakota State (3-8) 72-37 at the Kress Events Center.  The Phoenix had 26 assists and 28 field goals to post its largest margin of victory this season.

Green Bay shot a season-high 56% from the floor and outscored the Bison 46-16 in the paint in the victory.  Senior Sarah Eichler had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the way for Green Bay.

The Phoenix will remain at home to battle rival Wisconsin on Saturday at 7pm.  The contest is nearing what would be the fourth sellout in the Kress Center’s five-year history.