Sports - Feb. 3, 2009
LPGA event could get Milwaukee tourney out of trap
The U.S. Bank Championship has lost some luster over the years -- not that it had a whole lot in the first place. Now that the title sponsor is leaving, local organizers should think about courting an LPGA event to bring up-and-coming stars like Natalie Gulbis (pictured) to town.
Tags: us bank championship, brown deer park, bill bertha, lpga, natalie gulbis

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 - Jan. 5, 2005
Czaban cleans out the golf bag for 2005
While everybody's mind is on the NFL playoffs, Czabe can't resist putting the 2004 golf season to rest. He recounts golf games of Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson and more in what he calls The Year of the Paradox.
Tags: Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, Golf, Ernie Els, PGA Tour, Green Jacket, Ryder Cup, Michelle Wie, Natalie Gulbis, Brittany Lincicome