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

Arts & Entertainment - Sept. 10, 2009
A Full Day's Work
Tuesday September 8th, 2009 - St. Charles, IL/Chicago, IL   Here’s my current strategy for changing my life: SHUT UP AND DO SOMETHING. It might be unimaginative and simple but today it worked pretty well. The good thing is that nothing I do now will matter in 50 years and probably...
Tags: Pheasant Run Resort, Michael Jordan, WGN, Jerrys Kidders

Arts & Entertainment - Feb. 18, 2009
Michael Jordan And My Grandma
Tuesday February 17th, 2009 - Chicago, ILLots going on today both inside and outside my head. I don’t know where to start so I’ll bank on the power of celebrity and mention today is Michael Jordan’s 46th birthday. I will always remember that because February 17th was my grandmot...
Tags: Michael Jordan, Haines, Nike, Gatorade

Arts & Entertainment - Aug. 10, 2008
Bernie Mac
Saturday August 9th, 2008 - Oak Lawn, ILI don’t know if I was more shocked or saddened to hear of Bernie Mac’s tragic passing today but I absolutely was drenched in both. Someone sent a text message to my phone in the morning when I was still asleep and when I saw it I couldn’t ...
Tags: Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Bernie Mac, Bob Newhart, Patti Vasquez