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Column: Facing the situation: violence is the backbone of the NFL

Something great happened at the Daytona 500 a few weeks ago.

Men's Hockey: Badgers’ confidence at a high

Encouraged by its results at the end of the regular season the Wisconsin men’s hockey team (11-15-2 WCHA, 16-16-2 overall) heads into it’s road WCHA playoff series with No. 9 Denver (16-8-4, 21-11-4) with what head coach Mike Eaves calls “legitimate” confidence.

Women's Basketball: Wisconsin loses big to Minnesota, knocked out of Big Ten Tournament

The familiar Wisconsin vs. Minnesota rivalry made its way to Indianapolis for the first round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Thursday. A Minnesota team eager to avenge a home loss to the Badgers in the regular season left no doubt about who would advance to the second round, ending Wisconsin’s season with a 81-49 romp.

Men's Basketball: Wisconsin ready for season finale

The No. 14/15 Wisconsin men’s basketball team (11-6 Big Ten, 22-8 overall) will close out its regular season Sunday at the Kohl Center against the Illinois Fighting Illini (6-10, 17-12).

Men's Hockey: Badgers saved best for last

In its last series of the regular season the Wisconsin men’s hockey team (10-14-2 WCHA, 15-15-2 overall) is looking to continue building on its current momentum as it travels west for a matchup with its bitter border rival No. 4 Minnesota (19-7-0, 23-11-1).

Women's Hockey: It's a sister thing

If it weren’t for a trip to Toys ‘R’ Us early in their childhood, Wisconsin women’s hockey senior forward Brooke Ammerman and sophomore forward Brittany Ammerman might never have stepped onto a hockey rink.

Women's Basketball: Badgers open Big Ten Tournament against Minnesota

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (5-11 Big Ten, 9-19 overall) hopes that its emotions and momentum following Sunday’s Senior Night win against Illinois carries into the Big Ten Tournament, as the Badgers face off against Minnesota (6-10, 14-16) in the first round.

Men's Basketball: Offensive? basketball

Men's Basketball: Border battle up next

The No. 14/15 Wisconsin men’s basketball team (10-6 Big Ten, 21-8 overall), fresh off a resume-padding win against Ohio State in Columbus, will now set its sights on longtime rival Minnesota (5-11, 17-12) in the first of two consecutive home games to finish out the regular season.

Men's Basketball: Badgers return the favor in Columbus

Men's Hockey: Badgers earn road sweep in Bemidji

Women's Basketball: Wisconsin send off seniors with a win at home

Men's Basketball: Badgers come up short in Iowa City

IOWA CITY, Iowa—Matt Gatens came into Thursday’s game against No. 15 Wisconsin (9-6 Big Ten, 20-8 overall) shooting 40 percent from three-point range, so when his first attempt found the bottom of the net, it did not come as a surprise.

Men's Hockey: In search of road wins

Playing away from Madison has not been kind to the Wisconsin men’s hockey team (8-14-2 WCHA, 13-15-2 overall) this season, but it will try to improve on its dismal road record this weekend as it travels north to face Bemidji State (9-12-3, 15-14-3) hoping to build momentum for the postseason.

Women's Hockey: The ‘second season’ begins

Talk to members of the Wisconsin women’s hockey team about the first round of the WCHA playoffs this weekend against Minnesota State, and a similar theme emerges in how they refer to the start of postseason hockey.

Women's Basketball: Badgers drop sixth straight game in loss to Indiana

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team knew it was going to face an Indiana squad desperate for its first conference victory of the season on Thursday night. In their last home game of the season, the Hoosiers delivered with a 62-60 win over the Badgers.

Men's Basketball: Badgers meet Hawkeyes in Iowa City

The No. 16/15 Wisconsin men’s basketball team (9-5 Big Ten, 20-7 overall) looks to get an important road win against Iowa (6-8, 14-13) in Iowa City on Thursday.

Women's Basketball: Wisconsin aiming to get back on winning track in Indiana

The Wisconsin women’s basketball team (4-10 Big Ten, 8-18 overall) is in the midst of its second-longest losing streak. The Badgers hope to finish their up-and-down season in the home stretch of the regular season on a strong note Thursday against Indiana (0-14, 5-22) at Assembly Hall.

Softball: Dust off the diamond

The old saying goes something like "it must be spring, pitchers and catchers are reporting." However, for the Wisconsin softball team (2-2), spring, and its season, has already begun.

Women's Hockey: Wisconsin moving on from loss, preparing for Mankato

Few programs in college sports have been as synonymous with winning and championships as the No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team (23-3-2-1 WCHA, 29-3-2 overall).