Wisconsin faces its first losing season in 23 years and the end of a bowl streak when the Badgers host arch-rival Minnesota on Friday in the annual Big Ten battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. Minnesota (6-5, 4-4) lost to No. 4 Penn State 26-25. Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) lost its fourth straight, 44-25, at Nebraska in a game that was not as close as the score. "Well 1890 is the first time we played this football team coming up and this is what it's all about," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said of the rivalry. "And you wouldn't want to have it any other way, being able to end the season with one of your biggest rivals. I know our guys will be ready to go, ready to play." Wisconsin has 22 consecutive winning seasons since going 5-7 under Barry Alvarez in 2001, the longest active streak among Power 4 teams. The Badgers also have played in a bowl game in each of the last 22 seasons, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and third-longest in FBS. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is more concerned with the rivalry game than the winning season and bowl streaks. "I'm not downplaying it, I'm not saying it's not important, I'm not saying it's another thing that's on our plate," Fickell said Monday. "But when it gets down to this last week, it's about one thing, it's about the rivalry. It's about preparing to play in the most important game of the year." The Gophers have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row. Minnesota averages 26.6 points per game, while allowing 18.5, 15th-best in the country. Max Brosmer has completed 67 percent of his passes for 221 per game with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Daniel Jackson is the top target with 69 catches for 802 yards and three scores, and Darius Taylor is the top rusher with 730 yards at 4.8 per carry with nine touchdowns. One week after leading Oregon after three quarters, the Wisconsin defense was shredded for 473 yards and five touchdowns by Nebraska. Braedyn Locke, who took over at quarterback when Tyler Van Dyke suffered an early season-ending knee injury, has thrown at least one interception in eight consecutive games. Locke has completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 180.6 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns and 10 picks. Tawee Walker is the leading rusher with 828 yards at 4.7 per carry with 10 touchdowns. He has failed to reach 60 yards in three of the last four games. Former Wisconsin and NFL standout JJ Watt posted on social media his assessment - and frustration - with the Badgers after the Nebraska game. "Losing happens, it's part of the game. Hearing announcers talk about how much tougher and more physical Nebraska & Iowa are while getting blown out ... that's the issue," Watt wrote on X. "We are Wisconsin. Physicality, running game, great O-Line and great defense. That is our identity." Wisconsin defeated the Gophers 28-14 last after Minnesota had won the previous two meetings. The Badgers have won 7 of the last 10 and lead the storied series 63-62-8. --Field Level Medialucky wheel 。

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MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in his return to Milwaukee’s lineup and the Bucks won their sixth in a row by beating the struggling Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo had missed the Bucks' 106-103 NBA Cup victory at Miami on Tuesday due to swelling in his left knee. The two-time MVP has three triple-doubles in the last six games he has played. Antetokounmpo had 22 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists in a 115-114 loss at Charlotte on Nov. 16. He had 37 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds in a 129-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 22. Damian Lillard added 25 points and 10 assists while Brook Lopez scored 18 points on Saturday. Jordan Poole had 31 points Malcolm Brogdon added 29 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who have lost 14 straight. Washington's Kyle Kuzma didn't play due to a sprained left rib. Washington Wizards' Carlton Carrington (8) drives to the basket past Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Milwaukee. Credit: AP/Aaron Gash Takeaways Wizards: Washington did a nice job keeping pace with the Bucks virtually all night, but their youth showed when they failed to make plays down the stretch with the game on the line. Bucks: Since losing eight of their first 10 games, the Bucks have come all the way back to get above .500 (10-9) for the first time since winning their season opener. Key moment Washington trailed 105-103 when Poole missed a deep 3-pointer that would have put the Wizards ahead with less than 4 1/2 minutes left. The Bucks then scored 10 straight points. Poole had a couple of turnovers and was called for a double technical with Milwaukee's Taurean Prince during that stretch. Key stats Antetokounmpo got his 42 points by shooting 15 of 24 from the floor and 12 of 17 from the foul line. Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe gestures from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Milwaukee. Credit: AP/Aaron Gash Up next The Bucks visit Detroit and the Wizards visit Cleveland in NBA Cup action Tuesday night.For the time being, the trees along Goodhue Boulevard will remain. The city on Tuesday withdrew its application to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission to remove 24 trees along Goodhue Boulevard that line the south corridor leading to the state Capitol. “Lincoln’s quality of life is strengthened when our community forest is healthy and thriving,” said Parks and Recreation Department Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross. “Our department looks forward to working with the public on a plan for Goodhue Boulevard that emphasizes the safety of the public and the health of our urban canopy. The withdrawal of this application allows us to continue the community conversation and move forward together with a strong plan.” The plan, to remove the old and dying trees between A and H streets and replace them with 46 new trees along Goodhue Boulevard and an additional 24 trees at intersections along that corridor, upset many of the residents in the area. People are also reading... They worried about the loss of the tree canopy in the area and how it would affect residents' utility bills and wildlife and maintained that many of the trees have additional life in them if they are pruned, mulched and watered. City officials said the trees were old, had health issues and posed a safety risk to residents. Parks and Recreation officials had planned to use $140,000 in federal dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act to remove and replace the trees, money that must be spent by the end of 2025. Stuckey-Ross said that money will now be used for another project, though she doesn't know what yet. Going forward, coming up with a way to pay for a new plan for Goodhue will be one of the issues the city needs to address, she said. In October, the city had made an application with the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of the trees. In its application, city staff noted that tree removals due to poor health do not typically necessitate a certificate from the commission, but that the Goodhue tree removal project merited special consideration based on the commission’s design oversight of the corridor. Many opponents to the plan testified at the first commission meeting, and Parks and Recreation officials then attended a Near South Neighborhood Association meeting to further discuss the plan and postponed the commission vote in November. The commission was scheduled to vote on the plan Friday. Vish Reddi, president of the Near South Neighborhood Association, which had opposed the plan to remove 24 trees, said he was pleased with the decision. "I just want to really congratulate city officials for listening to the neighborhood and the residents," he said. "This really establishes trust. It should give residents a lot of hope in our city officials." Marcie Young, a neighborhood association board member, said she's gratified they're willing to go back to the drawing board and come up with a plan that has consensus. The neighborhood association, she said, has donated around $70,000 to neighborhood parks in the Near South, so it was important they had a voice in this discussion. "I think there's an understanding now about how important community involvement needs to be with the parks department's decisions about trees in this city, in particular with older neighborhoods that have the oldest and biggest trees." She said she could see a group organizing at a community level to advocate for and help care for city trees. Parks and Recreation officials say they anticipate continued community engagement as they develop a new plan for Goodhue Boulevard that prioritizes public safety and the health of the urban canopy. Stuckey-Ross said it will be important to have all the stakeholders at the table. "Honestly, I'm not sure what this looks like," she said. "I do know we can work together on a plan we can all share and all support." Daily Minute: Changes to mental health coverage; airlines still interested; NU Bowl Game announced. Top Journal Star photos for December 2024 Eddie Walters, dressed as the Grinch, leads the pack of runners along the Billy Wolff trail during the Santa Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Cicely Wardyn of Lincoln adjusts an outdoor heater next to a Nativity scene during the Hometown Christmas event Sunday at the Governor's Mansion. Nebraska plays against Florida A&M in an NCAA tournament game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Fourth grade student Lulu Kulwick carries her review worksheet to meet with her teacher during computer science class. Each student was asked to analyze how fun, challenging and easy to understand each game was, and discuss what they thought was a good aspect to the game, and what could use some work. Ben Heppner is illuminated by morning light as he waits for the start of the Santa Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, inside the Fleet Feet store. Nebraska head coach Amy Williams (left) and Callin Hake (14) cheer for their team after a defensive stop during the third quarter of the game against Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Members of the Lincoln Journal Star's 2024 Super State volleyball team compete in Dance Dance Revolution and air hockey while at a photo shoot on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Round 1 Arcade. Lincoln North Star's J'Shawn Afun (10) and Mekhi Wayne-Browne (11) battle Lincoln Southeast's Jaydee Dongrin (21) for a rebound in the first half on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Lincoln Southeast High School. Miami's Flormarie Heredia Colon (left) and Ashley Carr celebrate a point against South Dakota State during an NCAA first-round match, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the Devaney Sports Center. Workers pull up the Capitol Christmas tree on Monday at the Capitol. The 22-foot Colorado spruce from Walton was selected by the Office of the Capitol Commission to be this year’s annual Christmas tree. Jenni Watson helps to arrange chairs for New Covenant Community Church's first service in their repaired main auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at New Covenant Community Church. New Covenant Community Church is nearing completion of six months of reconstruction project after a fire in May damages the church. While the building was not fully consumed by fire, there was significant water damage to the main auditorium and the first floor south wing. Jack, the dog, lifts his leg on the Christmas tree that his owners David and Karen Petersen of Hickman chose as Max Novak helps them on Saturday at Prairie Woods tree farm in Hallam. Iowa's Drew Stevens (18) kicks a game-winning field goal through the arms of Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) and Nash Hutmacher (0) on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Lincoln Northwest senior Kynzee McFadden (top right) works with her teammates as they compete in an identifying game on the Anatomage Table on Tuesday at Lincoln Northwest High School. An Anatomage Table is a digital platform that allows students to perform virtual experiments on a life-size touchscreen. The table is a tool that provides an interactive view of the human body, allowing students to virtually work with different body parts. Dahlia Brandon of Lincoln tickles her 15-month-old daughter, Gema, with a stuffed animal while shopping at HobbyTown on Saturday. The toy and game store nearly doubled its sales on Black Friday from last year. Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel (left) and South Dakota's Max Burchill (3) reach for the ball during the first half of the game on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Contact the writer at mreist@journalstar.com or 402-473-7226. On Twitter at @LJSReist. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Local government reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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