Sports & Recreation
Katie Cervenka
The Driftless Trail is more than a mini-Ice Age Trail
The goal is to have a trail from Governor Dodge State Park, to the wetlands of the Lower Wisconsin River near Spring Green, then to Blue Mounds State Park, and back to Governor Dodge.
Wisconsin Athletics
Interim Badgers boss: expect a new AD by football season
Marcus Sedberry is also optimistic about the football season: “You will be able to see with your eyes. This is a different football team.”
May 28, 2026
Liam Beran
Divine running at Holy Hill
Sediment left by glacial collision makes the trails around the Catholic basilica some of the best trail running in Wisconsin.
May 16, 2026
Rally Madison F.C.
Rally Madison players look to bring the pressure in debut
The brand new ‘pre-professional’ women’s soccer team begins play Friday under head coach Giuliano Oliviero.
May 15, 2026
Nick Garcia
Memorial hoops coach Collins tops 500 wins
After winning three state and 14 conference titles, changing his approach to accommodate the game’s evolution, and surviving COVID, the dean of Madison-area basketball coaches contemplates retirement.
Feb 9, 2026
Maddie Marie Media
Madison’s cycling studios hit the mat
Fitness enthusiasts can look forward to new workout options as cycling studios expand their options
Dec 9, 2025
Is there a plan at UW?
It’s unclear what plan might be in place to improve the UW-football team’s winless record. It’s too bad no members of the athletic board pushed for clarification when Athletic director Chris McIntosh recently addressed the group.
Nov 8, 2025
Darren Bush
Where to catch Wisconsin fall color, from Boulder Junction to your own backyard
There’s more to the season than meets the eye.
Oct 9, 2025
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Kirsten Schmitt / Milwaukee Brewers
The 2025 Brewers have our attention. Can they keep it?
The 2025 Brewers are creating excitement among not just casual fans, but sworn baseball avoiders. With the best record in baseball, they’re driving a real bandwagon and there’s no shame to those jumping on late.
Sep 6, 2025
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Emily Balsley
Fan favorite
10,000 T-shirts designed by Madison artist Emily Balsley will be given away at the Brewers’ game on Aug. 12.
Aug 7, 2025
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Darren Bush
Exploring Hook Lake Bog is rough going
A wack bushwhack? Some might say so, but our writer finds there is reward despite the challenge in exploring Oregon’s Hook Lake Bog.
Aug 3, 2025
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Jason Joyce
King James
Terrell James is an organizer, promoter, hype man, creator and influencer. But to call him a grassroots leader might be most apt.
Jun 11, 2025
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Sharon Vanorny for Destination Madison
Try an e-bike this summer
There are some cyclists who consider riding an e-bike somehow cheating. I may have been one of those cyclists at one point in my life, but age and experience have convinced me otherwise.
Jun 5, 2025
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