Sports - May 19, 2009
Overzealous fans (and owners) hurt NBA's cause
The NBA is a game of passion. That's a big part of its attraction. But Dallas owner Cuban thinks because he has a billion dollars he has purchased the right to act like a drunken Napoleon without the white horse. The crowd in the arena sees him acting like a meth-infested freak and they think it's all right to act like that, too. His behavior as a boor gives permission to the fans of his team to act like boors as well. He is living proof that all the money in the world can't buy you civilized behavior.
Tags: nba playoffs, cuban, george karl

Sports - Feb. 12, 2009
Bucks' playoff hopes still strong
They've matched their total victories from last season. They've scored 100 points in three straight games. They're sharing the ball. They're playing defense. And, even without three key players, the Bucks -- 26-29 at the all-star break -- are still in playoff contention.
Tags: bucks, ramon sessions, eastern conference, nba playoffs, scott skiles

Sports - Jan. 11, 2009
Bucks' improvement brings cautious optimism
The signs are there: balanced offense, improved rebounding, more frequent commitment to defense. Because of that, the Bucks are ever-so-quietly crawling out of the NBA doldrums and preparing to make a charge at the postseason.
Tags: bucks, john hammond, scott skiles, michael redd, eastern conference, nba playoffs

Sports - Oct. 3, 2008
Philadelphia: Where playoff dreams go to die
The Brewers were the latest team to head to Philadelphia for postseason play, only to leave heartbroken.
Tags: milwaukee, brewers, bucks, packers, philadelphia, lincoln financial field, wachovia center, spectrum, 76ers, eagles, phillies, 4th & 26, nlds, nba playoffs

Sports - May 20, 2008
Begel's bits: Observations from the sports world
I've seen just about every sport there is, both live and on television, and NBA playoff games are just about unmatched for sustained, passionate excitement.
Tags: nba playoffs, john hammond, scott skiles, bucks, bubba franks, eric gagne, danica patrick, helio castroneves