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MADISON, Wisc. -- In the middle of October, Wisconsins football season looked headed toward a subpar season with a 1-2 record in the Big Ten Conference after a stellar start.Sure, the Badgers lost those two conference games to No. 4 Michigan by seven points on the road and to No. 2 Ohio State in overtime in Madison, but projections for another strong season looked bleak with games against Iowa and Nebraska in consecutive weeks looming.And they had quarterback questions with freshman Alex Hornibrook taking over the starting job at Michigan.When we looked at our schedule, we knew there wasnt a game that we couldnt win, Hornibrook said. We felt we could win every one of them.Now the Badgers are knocking on the door of the Big Ten title game.Theyve won five straight games heading into Saturdays showdown against Minnesota on Senior Day at Camp Randall Stadium, are ranked No. 5 in the country and at 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten West, they have to win one more game to ensure a spot in the Big Ten title game on Dec. 3.Wisconsin can clinch the division crown Friday if Iowa beats Nebraska, and if Minnesota beats Wisconsin on Saturday, the Badgers would still win the division due to a four-way tie with Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. The Badgers have beaten Minnesota 12 straight times.The end of the seasons feeling closer, with Senior Day coming up, UW running back Dare Ogunbowale said. I wouldnt say that anything is different, as in the postseason or anything like that. We know we have to beat Minnesota for all that stuff to (ring) true, so were going to make sure we go out and do that.The Badgers are one of three Big Ten teams, including Michigan and Ohio State, ranked in the top five. The Badgers are ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. Take care of business, and the Badgers in playing in the conference title game in Indianapolis and have a shot at a berth in the college playoffs.I had the personal and our team had the goal of getting (to the Big Ten title game), Wisconsin linebacker Vince Biegel said. We still have one more game before that happens. We cannot overlook a talented Minnesota offense and team. Theyre hungry for a win against us. Its a trophy game. Its a border battle. A lot of storylines. A lot of things on the line in this game.Minnesota (8-3) could position itself for a better-than-expected bowl bid if the Golden Gophers win the border rivalry. Saturday will be the 126th meeting between the two programs, marking the most-played rivalry in the FBS.Minnesota has won five of its last six games.I know its always special in this game, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst said. Ive been lucky to go the Minnesota/Wisconsin game with my dad, just me and him in the stands, and then when he was coaching. I got a chance to be a part of it as a player, and then as a coach here.Wisconsin hasnt thrived on offense, but it has been consistent for the most part.Hornibrook is a quiet but effective leader and quarterback. He has completed 100 of his 171 passes, but has thrown seven interceptions and eight touchdowns. He enters the Minnesota game looking to lead the Badgers into the Big Ten title game. 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The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.MONACO -- The IAAF said Sunday that U.S.-based Russian long jumper Daria Klishina meets the exceptional eligibility criteria to take part in international competition as a neutral athlete, clearing the way for her to possibly compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.It said its doping review board unanimously accepted the application of Daria Klishina who, subject to completing the formalities, is now eligible to compete in international competitions as an independent neutral athlete.It said Klishinas participation was still subject to acceptance by the IOC.In a post on Facebook, Klishina said she was really happy and would like to thank IAAF for its expert decision.The IAAF has already approved an application from Russian athlete and doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova, who competed at last weeks European championships.Stepanova, an 800-meter runner who served a two-year doping ban, helped expose the widespread cheating in Russia that led the IAAF to ban the countrys track and field athletes from global competition, including the Olympics. Stepanova is living and training in the United States at an undisclosed location.The IAAF has said more than 80 Russian athletes have applied to compete in Rio under exceptional eligibility provisions. The special eligibility measure is aimed largely at Russians who have been based abroad, and few athletes are likely to be considered.A decision on all claims will be made by July 18. The Olympic track and field competition starts on August 12.Russias athleticss federation and sports minister condemned the IAAF boards ruling, which they maintained was also a rejection of the claims by 67 other Russian athletes.dddddddddddd The IAAF statement, however, said only that most of the other applications have now been reviewed.Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko also called for the IAAF to be disbanded.People have been dedicating themselves to sport for decades, and the IAAF has been making money from them, selling commercial rights, and now this is how it behaves, Mutko told the Tass state news agency.Yelena Isinbayeva, the Russian pole vaulter and two-time Olympic champion, said the IAAF boards decision was just empty words and should be ignored. The only decision that matters, she said, was the one to be issued on July 21 by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Russia said it filed the appeal with the Switzerland-based sports court jointly with 68 athletes.Russia was banned from all international competition by the IAAF in November after a WADA report alleged state-sponsored doping in the country.The IAAF upheld the ban last month, saying Russia failed to meet reform conditions. But the IAAF also approved a measure allowing individuals to compete as neutral athletes if they can show they have been regularly tested by a reliable agency. Russias own anti-doping agency was almost entirely shut down last year after it faced cover-up claims. ' ' '