A renewed chorus of “Fire Fickell” broke out in Camp Randall Stadium, signaling fans’ ongoing frustration with the Wisconsin Badgers’ slow start against Iowa. Even before the first quarter was over, the crowd’s tension made clear that expectations remain high for head coach Luke Fickell.

Chicago Cubs fans are intensifying calls for the removal of a struggling player following the team’s 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The defeat has amplified frustrations amid a dreadful start to the 2025 season.