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Rebound effort continues with road challenge

After close game with Iowa, Indiana will be tough to beat

It sounds just like last week: Wisconsin facing a team from Indiana that suffered through a slew of close losses but has been playing well for much of the year. The No. 24 Badgers (3-2 Big Ten, 6-2 overall) will head to Bloomington to take on a hard-luck Hoosiers squad (1-4, 4-5).

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Border Battle, raucus Kohl Center await Badgers

The Wisconsin men's hockey team takes on Minnesota this weekend

After the dominating showcase the Wisconsin men’s hockey team put on display last weekend, it would usually be difficult to imagine how the team could come out with the same intensity again this Friday and Saturday.  But with the Border Battle against Minnesota this weekend, the energy level should be higher than ever when the Minnesota Golden Gophers come calling.

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Streaking Badgers look to keep rolling

The Wisconsin women's hockey team will take on Robert Morris

Riding a wave of momentum after sweeping rival Minnesota last weekend, the Wisconsin women’s hockey team will hope to extend their winning streak against Robert Morris. The Badgers, who climbed to No. 6 in the national rankings after their sweep of the No.

Top-ranked Penn State UW's next test

Nittany Lions, Buckeyes set to invade Field House

Coming off another inconsistent weekend in which the Badgers (6-6 Big Ten, 11-10 overall) split games, the Wisconsin volleyball team looks forward to facing two quality opponents at home in top-ranked Penn State and Ohio State this weekend. Penn State is up first, as they roll into the Field House to play at 7 p.

Sports Columns

NBA offers exciting regular season storylines

Columnist Matt Fox breaks down the big controversies in professional basketball

As a self-proclaimed NBA fanatic, it’s frustrating when year after year I’m unable to convince most people to follow the league’s regular season. This is especially difficult with a packed NFL schedule and the World Series going on at the same time.

Unranked Wisconsin right where it belongs at beginning of the season

Columnist Ben Breiner says the Badgers do not deserve a preseason ranking

As it turns out, the fanfare of griping about polls is not limited to the world of college football, especially in Madison. When the AP basketball poll was released, Midwesterners took notice of the six Big Ten teams ranked, and many hailing from Wisconsin took offense at not seeing the Badgers even among the ranks of others receiving votes.

Despite controversy, Ovechkin exactly what NHL needs now

Columnist Nico Savidge makes the case for Alex Ovechkin as a savior of hockey

What makes a superstar? Clearly, fantastic talent and a miles-long highlight reel can elevate a player from good to great, as can a loyal following of fans. But to be a true superstar, a player must embody their sport’s values and transcend the world of sports.