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Column: Lockout plans have not had much impact on NHL season

By Matt Masterson and Andy Van Sistine | Jan. 28, 2013

In the midst of the now-forgotten NHL lockout, much was made about what player were and were not taking advantage of the time off by playing in other leagues. Those who played in the American Hockey League or Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League were expected to come in and set the score sheet ablaze, while those who hibernated over the 119-day lockout would need some time to re-adjust to game speed.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Wisconsin looks to keep up winning ways against Alaska-Anchorage

By Matt Masterson | Jan. 25, 2013

The No. 20 Wisconsin men’s hockey team (6-5-5 WCHA, 9-8-5 overall) will look to bounce back from their first loss in twelve games and continue their run up the WCHA standings when they host Alaska-Anchorage (1-13-4, 3-14-5) at the Kohl Center this weekend.

HOCKEY

Women's Hockey: Badgers look to take down unbeaten Gophers

By Matthew Kleist and Leah Leonidas | Jan. 24, 2013

The Wisconsin women’s hockey team (11-7-2 WCHA, 15-7-2 overall) faces the toughest challenge remaining this season as it hosts No. 1 Minnesota (18-0-0, 24-0-0) this weekend at LaBahn Arena. The top-ranked Golden Gophers have yet to fall this season and come into this series after tying the NCAA unbeaten streak last weekend.

SPORTS

Top five can’t-miss games during the spring semester

By Daily Cardinal sports staff | Jan. 21, 2013

Men's Hockey vs. Minnesota: Feb. 17

SPORTS

Top five Badgers to watch this spring

By Daily Cardinal sports staff | Jan. 21, 2013

George Marshall: Men's Basketball

FOOTBALL

Football: Stanford’s early trickery, Taylor’s late push too much for Badger defense

By Ryan Hill | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—In the end, Stanford senior running back Stepfan Taylor made just a couple more clutch plays than the Wisconsin defense.

FOOTBALL

Football: Late turnover, second-half struggles lead to Badgers' third straight Rose Bowl loss

By Parker Gabriel | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—Since Montee Ball announced he would return for his senior season 360 days ago, almost nothing has been predictable for the University of Wisconsin football program.

FOOTBALL

Game column: Close to victory again, Badgers far from greatness

By Max Sternberg | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—Wisconsin has lost its third straight Rose Bowl game, now destined to being nicknamed “the Buffalo Bills of college football.” As with both the 2011 and 2012 editions, the Badgers had a chance to win a Rose Bowl title on the game’s final possession, only to see their hopes crushed when redshirt junior Stanford cornerback Usua Amanam intercepted UW redshirt senior quarterback Curt Phillips with just 2:03 left.

FOOTBALL

Football: Alvarez looks to improve to 4-0

By Whitney Newman and Ryan Hill | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—Wisconsin (4-4 Big Ten, 8-5 overall) head coach Barry Alvarez will take the field one last time Tuesday in an attempt to protect his unscathed Rose Bowl resume against No. 6 Stanford (8-1 Pac 12, 11-2).

FOOTBALL

Football: Rose Bowl facts and notes

By Max Sternberg | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—With just over two hours before kickoff at the Rose Bowl, here are some pre-game notes about Wisconsin and Stanford.

FOOTBALL

Football: Rose Bowl matchups to watch

By Molly Reppen and Parker Gabriel | Jan. 1, 2013

PASADENA, Calif.—When the Wisconsin football team meets No. 6 Stanford in the 99th Rose Bowl later this afternoon, there appear to be more known qualities about the matchup. The Badgers’ opponent is not a little-tested but very talented Texas Christian team or an exotic, high-powered Oregon attack. This is power against power. Strength against strength. Each team relies on fundamentals to power stout front-sevens on defense. Each team has an offense built around a cornerstone talent at running back—Montee Ball for UW and Stepfan Taylor for Stanford (11-2).

FOOTBALL

Football: Stanford's Shaw praises Ertz, Hogan

By Ryan Hill | Dec. 29, 2012

LOS ANGELES—Stanford head coach David Shaw addressed the media Saturday morning at LA Hotel Downtown and praised his freshman quarterback Kevin Hogan and junior tight end Zach Ertz.

FOOTBALL

Football: Rose Bowl media day notes and quotes

By Parker Gabriel | Dec. 29, 2012

LOS ANGELES—Saturday morning, Stanford and Wisconsin players and coaches participated in the Rose Bowl’s media day, giving reporters access to everybody on both rosters. Here are some quick bits and pieces from both teams. Wisconsin’s practice and media availability scheduled for this afternoon has been cancelled, likely because it has rained all morning here. Look for more Daily Cardinal coverage this evening and leading up to kickoff Tuesday afternoon.

FOOTBALL

Football: Andersen introduced as next Wisconsin head football coach

By Ryan Hill | Dec. 21, 2012

New Wisconsin head coach Gary Andersen had to do some thinking when interviewed by a couple of athletic directors over the past few weeks while still with Utah State.

FOOTBALL

Football: Alvarez optimistic on search for new head coach

By Andrew Haffner and Ryan Hill | Dec. 16, 2012

Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin’s Director of Athletics and head coach for the upcoming Rose Bowl game against Stanford, met with the media Sunday after practice and assured everyone that the Wisconsin football team is not in panic mode.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Badgers complete sweep over Alabama-Huntsville

By Brett Bachman | Dec. 15, 2012

A lot of talk has surrounded the Wisconsin men’s hockey team (2-5-5 WCHA, 4-7-5 overall) this season as they transition into their new locker room and practice facility.

FOOTBALL

Top five fall semester sports moments

By Daily Cardinal sports staff | Dec. 14, 2012

Ball sets all-time touchdown record against Penn State

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Badgers find first home win of season against Alabama-Huntsville

By Matt Masterson and UW-Madison | Dec. 13, 2012

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team (2-5-5 WCHA, 3-7-5 overall) shot out of the gates against Alabama-Huntsville (3-13-1) Thursday, scoring two goals in the first 10 minutes of the game, en route to a 6-0 win.

HOCKEY

Men's Hockey: Badgers get last chance for home win before break

By Matt Masterson | Dec. 13, 2012

The Wisconsin men’s hockey team (2-5-5 WCHA, 2-7-5 overall) is coming off of two straight ties against Michigan Tech last weekend, but the Badgers are still in search of their first home win of the season. The team will have one more chance before winter break as they host Alabama-Huntsville (3-12-1) in a rare Thursday/Friday series this week.

BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: Badgers come out flat and fall to Marquette

By Max Sternberg and Liz Puibello | Dec. 8, 2012

Whatever hope was born out of Wisconsin’s wins over California and Nebraska-Omaha last week was lost over forty minutes of ugly basketball Saturday in Milwaukee. Playing without junior forward Mike Bruesewitz, the Badgers (6-4) lacked energy and poise from the opening tip, committing 10 first-half turnovers en route to a 34-20 halftime deficit. Ultimately, that deficit was simply too much to overcome as UW fell to Marquette 60-50.