Sports
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
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
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
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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Sport climbing, disc golf and skateboarding are self-directed sports you can teach yourself this summer
The people I spoke with who have made careers in sport climbing, disc golf and skateboarding say that the best way to learn is by doing. Read more
Jun 3, 2023
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An east-side soccer coach is building a winner with kids from the neighborhood
Youth soccer coach Ashton Moksouphanh has always understood that the most important aspect of building a team is bringing people together, not excluding them. Read more
May 9, 2023
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Under new coach Luke Fickell, the Badgers are all about speed
New Badger football coach Luke Fickell’s preferred style of football is different, but the force with which he’s bringing change to the program is reflective of Barry Alvarez 30-plus years ago. It’s worth watching. Read more
Apr 12, 2023
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