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Lee A. Saunders: Scott Walker's Austerity Plan: Turning Wisconsin Into the New Greece

Scott Walker and his tea party cohorts bought the snake oil of austerity. They forced the Badger State to drink it. And Wisconsin's families are suffering because the governor ignored the evidence that it is a toxic brew.

Striped like a badger: New genus of bat identified in South Sudan

Researchers have identified a new genus of bat, Niumbaha, after discovering a rare specimen in South Sudan. The word means "rare" or "unusual" in Zande, the language of the Azande people in Western Equatoria State, where the bat was captured. The bat is just the fifth specimen of its kind ever collected, and the first in South Sudan, which gained its independence in 2011.

Big Labor Lawyers Aim to Intimidate Wisconsin Local Governments Into Reinstating Forced Union Dues

By Stan Greer, National Right to Work Committee Two years ago this month, government union bosses in the Badger State and nationwide suffered a major blow when the Wisconsin Legislature adopted, and Gov. Scott Walker signed into law,  the budgetary and labor-policy reform measure commonly referred to as Act 10. Key provisions in Act 10 [...]

Wisconsin Badgers' Blueprint to Win the 2013 NCAA Tournament

At the end of conference play, the Wisconsin Badgers didn't appear to be heading in the right direction. Ugly losses to Purdue on Senior Day and Michigan State in East Lansing gave off the impression that the Badgers would be the victim of an early exit in the NCAA tournament. Show More Summary

What to Drink at the Butterfly, Eben Freeman and Michael White's Wisconsin-Style Supper Club

With the arrival of The Butterfly, Eben Freeman and Michael White’s take on a Wisconsin-style supper club, comes that state’s favorite tipple, the brandy old-fashioned—a Badger State bastardization of an old-fashioned old-­fashioned,...Show More Summary

Wisconsin Basketball: Loss to Ohio State Shows Badgers Too Reliant on 3-Pointers

Wisconsin is one of the most vexing teams in the NCAA tournament, but the Badgers’ loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game shows one this is certain: This team lives and dies with the three-point shot. The Badgers’ strength is undoubtedly its defense. Show More Summary

2013 NCAA March Madness Selection Sunday live stream - watch online

With the Ohio State Buckeyes pulling out a win over the Wisconsin Badgers for the Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship, the games have all been played and now it's time to learn which 68 teams are headed to the Big Dance.

Big Ten Championship 2013: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Preview, TV Info and More

The No. 4 seeded Wisconsin Badgers and No. 2 seeded Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for a rubber match, this time with the stakes raised, as the Big Ten tournament title on the line. It’s going to be a thrilling playoff battle between two bitter rivals that split the regular season matchups down the middle. Show More Summary

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers Odds: Big Ten Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes will have revenge on their side when they take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten tournament title game Sunday in Chicago (3:30 pm ET, CBS). In the early betting, this game opened as even odds, but the Buckeyes had been bet up to minus-1.5 by Sunday morning, according to OddsShark.com. Show More Summary

Wisconsin vs. Ohio State: Players Vital to Each Team's Success in Big 10 Final

After two regular season meetings weren't enough to determine who was better, the Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes will meet for a third time in the Big Ten tournament championship to determine which team is superior. Wisconsin...Show More Summary

Big Ten Tournament 2013: Predictions for Tournament and Championship Game MVP

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Wisconsin Badgers will play each other for the third time this season at the Big 10 tournament. This time, the stakes will be raised. The winner earns the title of Big 10 champion and a serious boost on their resume heading into the final hours of selection Sunday. Show More Summary

Wisconsin vs. Michigan State: Twitter Reaction, Postgame Recap and Analysis

It wasn't the prettiest game you'll see this college basketball season, but Tom Izzo will certainly take it. Spurred by a dominant second-half run, the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans defeated the No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers 58-43 on Thursday before a packed house in East Lansing. Show More Summary

Wisconsin vs. Michigan State: Turnovers and 3-Pointers Key to Matchup

As the Big Ten regular season winds down,the No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers are visiting East Lansing to play the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday. In this matchup between teams fighting for fourth place in the conference, the squad...Show More Summary

College Basketball Picks: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Michigan State Spartans

The Michigan State Spartans have lost three games in a row, which can't be ignored when making your college basketball picks on Thursday night, when they host the Wisconsin Badgers at the Breslin Center on ESPN. Sports bettors will find...Show More Summary

Wisconsin vs. Michigan State: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview and More

The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans (22-7) are hosting the No. 22 Wisconsin Badgers in a must-see Big Ten battle. With the regular season winding down and the conference tournament set to begin shortly, the Spartans direly need to break out of the slump they have gotten themselves into. Show More Summary

How Does Tyrann Mathieu Project as a Pro Player?

Think Honey Badger cares yet? Tyrann Mathieu electrified college football in 2011 as he helped lead Louisiana State toward a spot in the BCS Championship Game. During that campaign, Mathieu earned a spot in New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist and took home the Chuck Bednarik Trophy as the country's best defensive player. Show More Summary

Michigan GOP: Heck, yeah, vote rigging

Michigan Republicans want their honey badger title back. At their state convention this weekend, the voted by 1370-132 for a scheme to divide up the state's Electoral College votes in a way that helps Republicans. If the plan had been in place in November, Mitt Romney would have …

Ohio State Basketball: What Would Make This a Successful Season for Buckeyes?

The Buckeyes' past two games have left Ohio State basketball fans confused. On Sunday they were forced to suffer a 71-49 beatdown at the hands of the hated Wisconsin Badgers, but Wednesday night brought some respite in the form of a 71-45 victory over Minnesota. Show More Summary

Ohio State Basketball: Where Has the Defense Gone?

Coming into Sunday’s game at Wisconsin, the Buckeyes had everything to play for. They were tied with the Badgers and the Wolverines for third in the Big Ten race, had yet to notch a significant road win and had the shadow of a 1-6 record against ranked teams looming over them. Show More Summary

Who Has the Better Defense: Wisconsin or Ohio State?

Defense is ugly. It breaks up the rhythm of the game and inhibits free-flowing offenses. Irreverent to perception, the Buckeyes and the Badgers embrace it. Both programs will make their case for the top Big Ten defense when they face off 12:00 p.m. Show More Summary

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