Sports

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COLUMNS

Column: Duke's record and standing simply do not match up

By Jack Baer | Mar. 10, 2014

Like any self-respecting college basketball fan I watched the North Carolina-Duke game Saturday night. I was impressed by Duke even though, full disclosure, Duke might be my least favorite team in sports. Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood both looked like All-American talents, the defense forced turnovers and bad decisions, and they outrebounded a much bigger and deeper UNC frontcourt.

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COLUMNS

Column: MLB grossly overvalues relief pitchers, especially closers

By Brett Bachman | Mar. 10, 2014

The closer, for all intents and purposes, is a lot like a kicker in football. Come in at the last minute and, under immense pressure, either go out in a blaze of glory or fade into defeat.

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BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Nebraska ends UW win streak

By Jack Baer and Michelle Turner | Mar. 9, 2014

For the first time since Feb. 1, Wisconsin (12-6 Big Ten, 25-6 overall) lost. This one should certainly leave a bad taste in the Badgers’ mouth as the Big Ten tournament starts up.

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SPORTS

Wrestling: Badgers place seventh after hosting the Big Ten tournament

By Jim Dayton | Mar. 9, 2014

Showcasing the talents of its young roster and its future potential, Wisconsin finished seventh at this weekend’s Big Ten Wrestling Championships held at the Kohl Center.

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SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Wisconsin falls in WCHA semifinals

By Zach Rastall | Mar. 9, 2014

In the semifinals of the WCHA Final Face-Off, the Wisconsin Badgers learned just how hard it can be to defeat a team that is fighting to keep their season alive.

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SPORTS

Softball: UW finishes tournament with 4-1 win over hosting Cal State Fullerton

By Andrew Tucker | Mar. 9, 2014

With the Big Ten season still a few weeks away, the Badgers (10-9 overall) took a road trip to Fullerton, Calif., for the Judi Garman Classic, named after the famed Cal State Fullerton coach.

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HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Wisconsin chases Big Ten title with sweep over Penn State

By Adee Feiner | Mar. 9, 2014

One year ago, the Penn State Nittany Lions dug themselves out of a 2-0 hole to beat the Badgers 3-2 in overtime, effectively spoiling UW's at-large postseason bid. With the Big Ten title on the line and the tournament just weeks away, Wisconsin was not about to let history repeat itself this weekend.

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BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Badgers aim to lock up No. 2 seed in Big Ten tournament

By Jack Baer | Mar. 8, 2014

Nebraska is fourth in the Big Ten standings. The weird part: It’s in basketball.

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SPORTS

Women's Basketball: Badgers ousted in first round of Big Ten Tournament by Minnesota

By Louisa Lincoln | Mar. 7, 2014

Although they came out with a powerful start and dominated play for most of the game, Wisconsin (3-13 Big Ten, 10-19 overall) could not hold on in overtime and lost in the first round of the Big Ten championships to Minnesota (8-9, 20-12) Thursday night in Indianapolis.

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COLUMNS

Column: College basketball coaches need to control their tempers, and fast

By Blake Duffin | Mar. 7, 2014

A recent and unfortunate trend in college basketball right now is the on-court behavior by coaches.

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SPORTS

Wrestling: Big Ten championship preview

By Jim Dayton | Mar. 6, 2014

This weekend, the best wrestlers from the nation’s best wrestling conference will take to the mats as Wisconsin hosts the 2014 Big Ten Conference Championships.

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HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Three Hobey Baker nominees highlight 2013-'14 Badgers

By Meghann Stelzner | Mar. 6, 2014

On a Friday night in March 2012, Michigan goalie Shawn Hunwick lost his final collegiate hockey game. Following the fateful overtime shot, Hunwick skated over to the opposing team’s bench and handed the puck over to its rightful owners.

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BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Wisconsin sends seniors off with win over Purdue

By Blake Duffin | Mar. 6, 2014

In a season defined by scoring records, win streaks and plenty of adversity, No. 9 Wisconsin (12-5 Big Ten, 25-5 overall) wrapped up its final home game with a team victory over Purdue.

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SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Badgers seek redemption against North Dakota in WCHA Final Face-Off

By Zach Rastall | Mar. 6, 2014

When No. 2-seed Wisconsin takes the ice Friday and squares off against No. 3-seed North Dakota in the semifinals of the WCHA Final Face-Off, it'll be looking to not just advance to the finals, but to exact a little revenge as well.

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COLUMNS

Column: World Cup analysis, groups A-D

By Jonah Beleckis | Mar. 5, 2014

The drums are starting to beat.

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SPORTS

Softball: Badgers continue tournament tour in California

By Jake Powers | Mar. 5, 2014

The early season tournament tour will continue in California for Wisconsin (7-7) when the Badgers head to Fullerton for the Judi Garman Classic Friday. 

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BASKETBALL

Badgers bid farewell to Ben Brust

By Jack Baer | Mar. 4, 2014

When the lights dim in the Kohl Center Wednesday night, there will be one senior whose achievements the whole crowd will feel lucky to remember: Ben Brust.

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BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Three Badgers set to play in their final game at Kohl Center

By Blake Duffin | Mar. 4, 2014

As the Big Ten season closes, so do the college basketball careers for three Badgers.

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COLUMNS

Column: Roger Federer's return marked by racket change

By Grey Satterfield and Liz Puibello | Mar. 4, 2014

Roger Federer is back in the game.

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COLUMNS

Wichita State playing good, not great

By Jack Baer | Mar. 4, 2014

It is done. The Wichita State Shockers finished their regular season Sunday and are undefeated. I don’t care what conference you’re in, that’s an incredible achievement. But not many people agree with that statement.