Arts & Entertainment - March 18, 2009
Hawkins' book looks at the new black "overclass"
In his upcoming book, "NEWBOS: The Rise of America's New Black Overclass," Wall Street Journal reporter and CNBC correspondent Lee Hawkins explores the economic and social ramifications facing a new class of multimillionaires. Hawkins interviewed LeBron James, Terrell Owens, Puffy Combs, Wyclef Jean, Russell Simmons and others to talk about perils and pitfalls faced by self-made young black millionaires.
Tags: lee hawkins, newbos, lebron james, bob johnson, oprah, tiger woods, michael jordan, CNBC

Sports - Jan. 2, 2009
Even in retirement, Jordan still has the juice
Early in the Bucks' game against Charlotte Friday night at the Bradley Center, word began to circulate around the building that Jordan -- who is listed as part owner and "Managing Member of Basketball Operations" for the Bobcats -- was sitting a few rows behind the visitor's bench. Needless to say, it created a buzz.
Tags: michael jordan, bradley center, bobcats, bucks

Sports - June 10, 2008
Looks aren't everything in sports (but they help)
Performance is important for athletes like Brewers shortstop J.J. Hardy (pictured), but good looks can help lift the "Q rating," which can lead to lucrative endorsement deals and fervent fan clubs.
Tags: j.j. hardy, tiger woods, michael jordan, eric gagne, ana ivanovic, danica patrick, natalie gulbis, alex rodriguez

Sports - June 7, 2008
Pictures tell the story vividly for Iooss in "Athlete"
Sports Illustrated photographer Walter Iooss, Jr., has taken some of the more famous pictures in sports over the past five decades. Now, he's compiled them into an impressive coffee table book.
Tags: walter iooss, jr., michael jordan, sports illustrated, athlete

Sports - Jan. 15, 2008
Gigantic thoughts about the Giants
OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel considers Brett Favre's status, Eli Manning's happy feet and Mark Tauscher's dominating performance.
Tags: dave begel, brett favre, michael jordan, mike mccarthy, mark tauscher, tuesdays with tauscher, ryan grant, chris snee

Sports - May 30, 2007
As an action hero, King James falls a little flat
Cleveland star LeBron James is a great player on his way to becoming a global icon, but OMC national sports columnist Steve Czaban thinks he's lacking a few intangible qualities that distinguish true champions from the rest of the pack.
Tags: steve czaban, lebron james, michael jordan, kobe bryant, dwyane wade

Sports - April 13, 2005
Notes on a Masters scorecard
There is greatness in sports, and then there is Greatness. The "capital G" Greats transcend their sports, in ways that mere "lowercase g" greats cannot. And that's Tiger Woods.
Tags: tiger woods, masters, green jacket, michael jordan, nicklaus, nike, golf, peter kostis, DiMarco, Eldrick

Sports - March 30, 2005
"Perfect Upset" flashes back to Villanova's 1985 shocking win
Almost 20 years ago to the date, the Villanova Wildcats shocked the world. Playing a near-perfect game, a scrappy underdog of a team defeated mighty Georgetown and Patrick Ewing under their glowering and towering head coach John Thompson.
Tags: Villanova, Georgetown, NCAA tournament, Final Four, 1985, Patrick Ewing, ESPN, Chris Mullin, John Redman, Boston College, Rony Seikaly, John Thompson, Hoyas, Reggie Williams, Michael Jordan, basketball, upsets

Sports - Feb. 23, 2005
All-Star slam dunk contest lacks crucial factor, the All-Stars
Who were the guys at the All-Star slam dunk contest? J.R. Smith, Josh Smith and Chris Andersen? Where were Kobe and LeBron? Shaq says it's a problem nothing a little bit more money can't fix.
Tags: All-Star slam dunk contest, NBA, LeBron, J.R. Smith, Josh Smith, Chris Andersen, Amare Stoudamire, Stevie Franchise, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant

Sports - Nov. 19, 2001
Bucks show they can overcome adversity
The Bucks had one player with injured ribs, another having anxiety attacks and yet another with foul trouble, but they still came back to post what coach George Karl called "one of the best wins of the season" so far. Read about it, a reported trade and comments about the Packers' and Badgers' losses in The Milwaukee Sports Buzz.
Tags: Bucks, Packers, Michael Jordan