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BASKETBALL

Men's Basketball: 2013-'14 season preview

By Jack Baer | Oct. 30, 2013

Under head coach Bo Ryan, less is more. Written off year after year, the Badgers have never finished lower than fourth in the Big Ten under his leadership. This season looks promising yet again as 2013’s highly touted recruiting class joins a veteran group. The Daily Cardinal has you covered, outlining everything you need to know before Wisconsin opens preseason play tonight against UW-Platteville at home.

COLUMNS

Column: 'Expert' college football predictions should be against the spread

By Jack Baer | Oct. 28, 2013

Saturday, the set of ESPN’s College GameDay will descend on Tallahassee, Fla., to cover the world of college football from the week’s most visible arena.

SPORTS

Press Conference: Badgers build on strong mid-semester performances

By Claire Lancaster | Oct. 28, 2013

Football

SPORTS

Column: Red Sox' savvy offseason moves laid groundwork for historic turnaround

By Brett Bachman | Oct. 28, 2013

2:49 p.m. April 15, 2013: Two bombs explode on Bolyston street in Boston, near the finish line of the famed Boston Marathon. The blasts killed three people and injured over 200 others.

SPORTS

Ass Waxing: After six pity OTs, The Daily Cardinal decides to beat The Badger Herald

By Jizaar Moer | Oct. 27, 2013

After a three-year “drinking” streak, the Majestic Bird flies again. The Daily Cardinal beat its fulsome foes in flag football on the battlefields of Vilas Park Saturday. And for the first time in three years, it was a day of ULTIMATE GLORY.

SPORTS

Volleyball: Poor turnout at UW fieldhouse watches tough Wisconsin loss

By Andrew Tucker | Oct. 27, 2013

As the fans filed into the UW Fieldhouse Sunday for the No. 16 Badgers’ (6-4 Big Ten, 17-5 overall) matchup with the Illinois Fighting Illini (5-5, 9-11), there was considerably more orange than red. On a weekend where Halloween took center-stage, this difference in fan support seemed to be a bad omen, as the Illini knocked out the Badgers 3-1.

SPORTS

Women's Soccer:

By Chris Bates and Louisa Lincoln | Oct. 27, 2013

In a disappointing finish in Bloomington, Ind., the Wisconsin women’s soccer team (4-5-1 Big Ten, 9-6-2 overall) was shutout 1-0 by conference foe Indiana (6-4-0, 13-4-1) in the Badgers’ final road match of the regular season Sunday.

SPORTS

Men's Soccer: UW wins Streakfest to extend home winning streak against Michigan State

By Michelle Diament and Jason Braverman | Oct. 27, 2013

Extending the nation’s longest home unbeaten streak, the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team (2-2-0 Big Ten, 10-3-2 overall) defeated the No. 17 Michigan State Spartans (1-2-1, 8-3-3) 1-0 Sunday afternoon.

COLUMNS

Column: Why Miami can't string together the three-peat

By Blake Duffin | Oct. 27, 2013

A recent survey conducted by NBA.com revealed that most general managers believe that the Miami Heat will again win the national championship. Though I am tempted to conform to the majority, I don’t believe the Heat will pull off a three-peat.

SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Badgers complete dominant sweep of Lindenwood

By Philip Spiler | Oct. 27, 2013

The Wisconsin women’s hockey team (4-2-0 WCHA, 6-2-0 overall) completed their second weekend sweep in a row as they defeated Lindenwood (0-0-0 CHA, 0-9-1) 4-1 Saturday afternoon at LaBahn Arena.

SPORTS

Women's Hockey: Five different players score as UW cruises over Lindenwood

By Zach Rastall | Oct. 26, 2013

The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers were able to put together a very balanced offensive performance together on Friday night on their way to a 5-1 victory over Lindenwood at LaBahn Arena.

FOOTBALL

Football: Keeping a Wisconsin tradition alive

By Whitney Newman and Cameron Kalmon | Oct. 25, 2013

Some things in life are certain. Death, taxes and the Badgers having a strong run game are the three that instantly come to mind.

SPORTS

Women's Soccer: Overtime goal downs Badgers

By Louisa Lincoln and Chris Bates | Oct. 25, 2013

The Wisconsin women’s soccer team (4-4-1 Big Ten, 9-5-2 overall) fell on a cold Thursday night in a double overtime loss to Minnesota (3-4-2, 10-5-2) 1-0 at the McClimon Soccer Complex.

SPORTS

Men's Soccer: Spartans look to add second win of season against Badgers

By Jonah Beleckis | Oct. 25, 2013

Close games have been a recurring theme for Big Ten soccer.

HOCKEY

Women's Hockey: Strong start continues for Badgers at home

By Zach Rastall | Oct. 25, 2013

The No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers (4-2-0 WCHA, 4-2-0 overall) will host the Lindenwood Lady Lions (0-0-0 CHA, 0-7-1 overall) in what will be the Badgers’ first non-conference series of the season.

SPORTS

Volleyball: Historic home stand comes to a close against Illini

By Andrew Tucker | Oct. 25, 2013

During the Wisconsin volleyball team’s recent home stand the Badgers beat two top-10 teams in a row for the first time in program history, knocking down then-No. 5 Michigan State Sunday and No. 7 Minnesota Wednesday. While their match against Illinois (4-5 Big Ten, 8-11 overall) won’t feature another top foe, the Badgers still look to play at a high level.

SPORTS

Men's Soccer: Missed chances leave Wisconsin and UW-Milwaukee with 1-1 tie

By Jason Braverman and Liz Puibello | Oct. 24, 2013

Facing their in-state rivals, the University of Wisconsin men’s soccer team (1-2-0 Big Ten, 9-3-2 overall) tied the Milwaukee Panthers (3-2-0 Horizon League, 10-2-2) 1-1 (2OT).

IN-DEPTH

UW Hodags: the 'ultimate' club sport

By Casey Nelson | Oct. 24, 2013

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been defined by its superior athletic teams, but one of its best up-and-coming sports may be one few people are even aware exists. With its fast-paced gameplay and players’ intense commitment, ultimate is a UW-Madison sport on the rise.

FOOTBALL

Ass Waxing: Herald Tooshie, meet Cardinal foot

By Jizaar Moer | Oct. 24, 2013

Saturday marks the dawning of the new era. Although the game remains the same, The Daily Cardinal will face its newly devamped opponent for a bloodbath on the fields of Vilas Park.

SPORTS

Men's Cross Country: Badgers finish fourth in 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational

By Jim Dayton | Oct. 24, 2013

The Wisconsin men’s cross country team took fourth place at the 2013 Wisconsin adidas Invitational last Saturday against a tough field that included 19 of the top 30 programs in the nation.