Sports - Aug. 12, 2009
Prediction: mediocrity with bouts of brilliance and futility
As a sports fan, I've become accustomed to mediocrity. So, as I read your talkbacks to Dave Begel's column this week about the Brewers' chances of turning things around this season, I'm reminded of why I like the teams I do.
Tags: Brewers, Mets, Yankees, Manchester United, Dave Begel

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 14, 2009
Cementing a baseball tradition in Queens
As we rode the number 7 train east toward the "Mets-Willets Point" stop on Sunday, my son asked, "Are you sad that Shea Stadium is gone?" "Yes," I said and my son followed with the classic little kid follow-up. "Why?" "Well," I told him, "because that's where I saw all the baseball games when I was a kid like you."
Tags: Mets, Shea Stadium, Citi Field, Red

Sports - June 29, 2009
"Baseball polygamist" explains his dual loyalties
While some believe fans can't divide their loyalties, those folks haven't met Milwaukee's Joey Buchholz. Buchholz -- who lives in Greenfield and works at the UW Credit Union -- is a fan of both his hometown Brewers and his adopted New York Mets. He is also the author of a self-published book about his dual fandom, "Two Loves: The Story of a Baseball Polygamist."
Tags: Two Loves, Mets, Brewers, Shea Stadium, Miller Park, Freeway, Joey Buchholz, Tom Glavine, ESPN Sports Guy, Bill Simmons

Sports - Feb. 16, 2009
Closeout -- 90% off all Jets sports team wear
Milwaukee's love affair with the Jets was brief. One lackluster season long, in fact. Having spent roughly half my life in New York City and half in Milwaukee, I never saw much love for either city in the other. So, seeing Jets jerseys in local shops was about as eye-opening as finding Brewers gear and cheesehead hats in Times Square.
Tags: Packers, Jets, Favre, Mets, Yankees, sports fans

Sports - Sept. 29, 2008
Thanks for the words of consolation
It's a rough Monday for the baseball-loving side of me, but it could be a whole lot worse.
Tags: Mets, Brewers