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Wisconsin students chanted 'Fire Fickell' as the Badgers suffered a 27-10 loss to Maryland, with the team struggling offensively and facing a tough schedule ahead, raising concerns about the season's prospects and coach Luke Fickell's future.
John Tonje was drafted by the Utah Jazz at No. 53 in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Steven Crowl signed an Exhibit-10 contract with the Jazz, both former Wisconsin Badgers, with potential to join Micah Potter on the team.
Wisconsin Badgers are finalists for 2026 four-star outside linebacker Jackson Samuels-Ford, who is choosing between Wisconsin, Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan, with his decision expected on Friday after visiting all four schools.
The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers defeated the No. 15 Baylor Bears in their season opener, with Sarah Franklin making a triumphant return after recovering from blood clots. Franklin led the team with 13 kills, expressing her joy at being back on the court. The Badgers showcased a balanced attack, with four players recording eight or more kills. Despite a wobble in the third set, Wisconsin closed out the match with a .394 hitting percentage. Next, they will face TCU on Saturday.
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to host over ten prospects for their upcoming practice, as they look to bolster their college football team through recruiting.
Two prospects will be attending Wisconsin's spring practice on Tuesday, giving the Badgers a chance to showcase their program to potential recruits.
Badgers burrowing under railway tracks in the Netherlands have caused cancellations and line closures, affecting train services in the north and south of the country. The line between Den Bosch and Boxtel was closed on Tuesday after the mammals dug under the tracks. Badgers are a protected species, and train operators need permission to move them or disturb their habitat. The problem could take a significant amount of time to tackle, and railway workers are planning to build a sandy hillock where the badgers can dig their homes.
Badgers burrowing under rail tracks have halted trains in the northern and southern Netherlands, forcing lengthy cancellations on at least two lines. The digging means "the rails can subside and then the safety of train traffic can no longer be guaranteed," ProRail, the company that maintains the Dutch rail network said in a statement. Badgers are protected animals in the Netherlands, so rail operators have to get permission to move them or disturb their habitat before repairs can begin.
Train services between Den Bosch and Eindhoven have been cancelled for at least a week due to badgers burrowing under the tracks, causing the risk of collapse. The badgers are a protected species, so permission is needed to act. Passengers will have to use an alternative route or buses. This is the second time in a week that badgers have caused train disruptions due to tunneling under the tracks. ProRail is in emergency talks with the infrastructure ministry to find a solution.
Badgers burrowing under rail tracks in the Netherlands have caused lengthy cancellations on at least two lines, with one line out of service for at least a week. Badgers are protected animals in the Netherlands, so rail operators have to get permission to move them or disturb their habitat before repairs can begin. ProRail, the company that maintains Dutch railroads, is appealing for a speeding up of the procedures to ensure the safety of train traffic.
The Wisconsin Badgers shut out the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes to win the National Championship in college football.