Sports - Sept. 10, 2009
ESPN's Bill Simmons picks Packers to win it all
Dave Begel did it earlier this week. Today, my favorite national sports guy, Bill Simmons, has done it too. Simmons, in a 5,000-word column on ESPN.com, picks the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl.
Tags: Packers, Favre, Rodgers, Begel, Super Bowl, pre season picks, ESPN, predictions, Sports Guy, BS Report

Sports - Sept. 8, 2009
Fearless forecast: Packers to visit Miami in February
OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel thinks the Lombardi Trophy will return to its rightful home in Titletown next year. After an impressive (but still meaningless) preseason, Begel thinks the Packers' speed, skill are key.
Tags: packers, super bowl, rodgers, al harris

Sports - Feb. 4, 2009
Final, NSFW Super Bowl musings
Not since Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction has one Super Bowl yielded so many silly controversies. Three days after the big game ended in stunning fashion, tidbits continue to trickle out, some significant and others less so.
Tags: super bowl, wardrobe malfunction, vizio, 3D, deadspin

Sports - Jan. 30, 2009
How to stay interested if the Super Bowl stinks
Millions of Americans will watch the Super Bowl Sunday and millions and millions of dollars will be wagered. For those who care, Pittsburgh is favored to beat Arizona by a touchdown. For those who don't, there are plenty of other bets to keep things interesting. Here is a sample.
Tags: super bowl, prop bets, bruce springsteen, arizona cardinals, pittsburgh steelers, las vegas, wilie parker, larry fitzgerald, jennifer hudson, beyonce, kurt warner, brenda warner, john madden, nfl

Music - Jan. 27, 2009
Springsteen's latest "Dream" needs more work
Compared to what most bands are putting out these days, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Working on a Dream" is a solid effort. By Springsteen's own lofty standard, though, the record is a bit of a disappointment. There are some strong moments, to be sure, but the lack of a unifying theme and some repetition from the band's last two records reduce the impact of the work.
Tags: bruce springsteen, e street band, super bowl, working on a dream, the rising, magic

Arts & Entertainment - March 9, 2009
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Monday March 9th, 2009 - Chicago, ILNow it’s all starting to get surreal. Today was packed with all kinds of wackery and I’m doing my best to shake it off and keep my eyes on the prize. I had heard that there is a full moon tomorrow (how perfect for Mr. Lucky’s TV debut) but tod...
Tags: Super Bowl, Midway Airport, Zanies