Sports
Reasons to run
Running is a big sport in Madison, with many excellent paths to explore and clubs to join, in addition to opportunities to compete. Read more
May 4, 2024
Roy Boone has quietly built a winner with the Madison Mavericks
The club is trying to ramp up attendance from an average of about 150 each game last year with halftime promotions and community partnerships with organizations like Special Olympics. The team is also planning a youth reading initiative. Read more
Apr 3, 2024
The Clark spark
Caitlin Clark is by far the biggest name in college basketball right now, men or women. Thanks to her star power, the Big Ten announced that its women’s basketball tournament, held in Minneapolis this week, sold out in the third week of February. Read more
Mar 10, 2024
Let’s get nerdy about Badgers basketball
The 2024 version of the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is significantly better than the 2023 version. Read more
Feb 7, 2024
Eating clean, stretching long, and practicing stillness
Seasonal environmental shifts can have significant effects on the mind and body that go beyond seasonal affective disorder. A few local wellness experts suggest several ways to kickstart well-being in these dark days. Read more
Jan 5, 2024
Solo on a sandbar in December
There are no bad conditions, just the wrong attitude. You can do this. You can camp in the winter out of a canoe.Two weeks before winter solstice. Read more
Jan 5, 2024
Where to cross-country ski, whether snow is in the forecast or not
Places to cross-country ski this winter for nature lovers, beginners, fitness junkies and those who can’t imagine paying to ski. Also important: three places where they make artificial snow for cross-country skiing. Read more
Jan 4, 2024
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It’s time to check back in with Badgers men’s hockey
Under first-year head coach Mike Hastings, the Badgers are playing a much more exciting and competitive brand of hockey than they were a year ago. Read more
Dec 9, 2023
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Why doesn’t the Wisconsin volleyball team play at the Kohl Center?
Women's college volleyball is exploding in popularity and Wisconsin is unique among schools with a dedicated volleyball facility. Read more
Nov 24, 2023
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Wisconsin's Peter Bowden is one of the top long snappers in the country
The long snapper for the University of Wisconsin football team is often asked to explain why the position of long snapper exists. Read more
Nov 5, 2023
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Count your blessings, Brewers fans
Those who complain that the team hasn’t found recent success in the playoffs are losing sight of how awful it can be to watch a sub-.500 club. Read more
Oct 4, 2023
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UW provides entertaining options outside of Camp Randall Stadium
Folks, there are athletes competing for the University of Wisconsin who don’t play football and they are deserving of your attention. Read more
Sep 10, 2023
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