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77 Square is the definitive arts, culture and entertainment guide for Madison, Wis., and the surrounding area.
Todd D. Milewski
November 25
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Music has become essential for today's athletes
Music plays three roles for athletes: It is an integral part of their pre-game routine, it connects with important emotional centers in the brain and it produces adrenaline. All three qualities are important in preparing for competition. For these athletes, finding the right songs to accompany them to the starting line is as important as having equipment that fits. more >>
Dennis Punzel
November 19
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New indoor football team confident Madison will embrace Wolfpack
The way Jordan Kopac sees it, for most football players their careers are over just as they're getting ready to play their best football. more >>
Dennis Punzel
November 19
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Indoor baseball-softball facility to open in Middleton
Growing up in Columbia, S.C., Brad Woodall had the benefit of playing baseball almost year-round. Outdoors, the way it's supposed to be. more >>
Bobbi Snethen
Correspondent for The Capital Times
November 12
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Kickball, with a dose of beer-infused nostalgia
According to author Robert Fulghum, all you really need to know you learned in kindergarten. Most kindergartners learn the rules of kickball, but few would consider them part of life's necessities. more >>
Jeff Richgels
November 7
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PBA stars offer Obama bowling lessons
Known more for his prowess on the basketball court, President-Elect Barack Obama has talked about replacing the White House bowling lanes with a basketball court. As an alternative, the Pro Bowlers Association is offering Obama free lessons from PBA stars. more >>
Scott Shafer
Correspondent for the Capital Times
November 5
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Are we pushing young athletes too hard?
When Lori Molitor's 9-year-old daughter, Madison, participates in gymnastics, she wears a heel cushion. After her training session she ices. And before she goes to bed she stretches. All of this is done in hopes of keeping her injury-free as she continues her progression as a budding gymnast. more >>
Rob Schultz
October 29
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Thanks to loaner boats from fellow clubs, Mendota Rowing Club stays afloat
Spend some time studying the sport of rowing and you'll quickly find that there is a high degree of difficulty in virtually every aspect of it. more >>
Dennis Punzel
October 22
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Snowmobiling's bad cousin mountain sledding 'all about the adrenaline rush'
As a retailer of snowmobiles, Robert Hintz is not one to belittle the joys of snowmobiling in Wisconsin. Indeed, for many casual weekend riders, the typical trail ride provides an enjoyable entry into the world of winter recreation. more >>
Rob Schultz
October 15
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Autumn hues grace cyclists' path to Primrose church supper
Exercise buffs have been reaching physical goals for centuries by chasing that proverbial carrot that is always dangling at the end of the line. In the spirit of the Norwegian heritage that is so prevalent in southwest Dane County, bicyclists completed a tough ride last Saturday afternoon by chasing a plate of lefse. more >>
Katjusa Cisar
October 13
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Roller derby vs. Madtown Throwdown: entertaining sports (photo gallery)
Roller derby and freestyle fighting don't appear at first glance to have much in common. One is a women's team sport on roller skates, the other a fist-on-face battle between two men, popularized by the televised Ultimate Fighting Championships. more >>