The Packers' offensive efficiency improves in the second half after too many drives sputtered to start the game.

The Packers still have some problem areas -- mainly scoring touchdowns in the red zone and just about anything to do with special teams -- but they stared down some major adversity against the Lions and will head into their final five games armed with momentum and faith in themselves.

The veteran columnist presents his report card for the Packers' 34-12 victory over the Lions.

 Like the rest of his University of Wisconsin football teammates, junior guard John Moffitt is used to going home for Thanksgiving. That's not the case for many players this week, since the Badgers have one more regular-season game to play at Hawaii on Dec. 5. Players are practicing on We…

The Badgers have five first team selections as well as the freshman of the year in Chris Borland.

Tom's Takes looks back at the University of Wisconsin football team's 33-31 loss to Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday: 1, NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED: At first, I thought this loss would have a huge impact on the way the Badgers' season is viewed. Just look at the difference that game had…

In No. 7 Michigan State, the Wisconsin men's hockey team faces its first ranked opponent of the season.

Senior Aaron Bendickson has been a pleasant surprise on offense and gives the Badgers more depth at center.

About the Badgers Record: 7-4-1 overall Coach: Mike Eaves (150-115-35 in his eighth season at UW) Player to watch: C Blake Geoffrion. The senior tri-captain has three goals and one assist in four games away from the Kohl Center. He had seven goals and six assists in 18 road games a year ago.…

Waunakee's Kassy McCarthy makes history as a second-team pick as a kicker.

Beaver Dam's Dan Woltman continued to make his move up the leaderboard Saturday during the final round of the second stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School at Beaumont, Calif., only to come up 3 shots short. The former University of Wisconisn golfer shot a final-round 69 to tie for 29th place a…

CLEVELAND, Ohio  -- A UW-Eau Claire women's cross country team that had two Madison-area runners in the lineup won the NCAA Division III National Championship at Highland Park Golf Course today. Former Madison Abundant Life runner Hannah Humbach finished 45th and former Fennimore runner K…

The Packers' offensive efficiency improves in the second half after too many drives sputtered to start the game.

A glance at the highlights of Green Bay's 34-12 victory over Detroit at Ford Field on Thursday.

Green Bay’s kicking and coverage units falter early, but then get two field goals and don’t allow any long returns.

About the Badgers Record: 3-1 Coach: Lisa Stone (94-93 in her seventh season at UW) Player to watch: Guard Alyssa Karel scored a season-high 21 points in Tuesday night’s 60-58 loss to UW-Green Bay. Probable starters 4 Tara Steinbauer F 6-1 Jr. 8.8 ppg 33 Lin Zastrow F 6-4 Jr. 9.3 pp…

After a series of emotional setbacks, Lisa Stone and Co. saved their class with a late addition

Comeback stalls in the closing seconds as UW drops a home game against an in-state rival.

Maryland coach Gary Williams says UW's backcourt is underrated.

Better shooting and sound defense lead to a victory over No. 21 Maryland in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational.

Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan and Maryland coach Gary Williams have been criticized for the way they recruit. It's doubtful they'll change. Williams explains why.

Prep Profiles, compiled by Dennis Semrau, run every Tuesday on Madison.com/sports and in the Wisconsin State Journal.

Prep Profiles, compiled by Dennis Semrau, run every Tuesday on sports.madison.com and in the Wisconsin State Journal.

Kyle Acker rushed for two touchdowns, University of Wisconsin recruit Jake Irwin added a defensive score and Kassy McCarthy kicked four extra points as Waunakee earned its third WIAA state football championship Friday, unseating two-time Division 2 champion Kimberly 34-21 at Camp Randall Stadium.

The University of Wisconsin football team dropped out of both the Associated Press and USA Today coaches' poll Sunday after its 33-31 loss to Northwestern a day earlier.

A closer look at Northwestern's 33-31 victory over UW Saturday afternoon at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz brought his knowledge of the Badgers when he signed on with the Wildcats.

The senior QB is named WIAC Player of the Year while Leipold earns Coach of the Year honors.

The former Milwaukee King star hopes to see action with the Warhawks after sitting out the last two seasons.

The Eagles freshman, a former Madison West athlete, becomes the first runner in school history to qualify for the NCAA Championships.

Tressel, Rodriguez feel recruits look more at big picture.

Come Saturday, it will have been 2,191 days since Michigan last defeated Ohio State.

Tough senior has dual-threat skills as runner and thrower.