Sports - Nov. 18, 2008
The jury is still out on whether "A-Rodg" is "A-OK"
A good quarterback can lift a team. A great one can carry a team. A bad one can drag it down. A horrible one can sink a team. It's tough to say where Aaron Rodgers belongs on the scale, but many Packers fans -- not to mention the front office and coaching staff -- seem blind to the flaws he has shown as a first-year starter.
Tags: packers, rodgers, favre, mccarthy, thompson, begel

Sports - Nov. 11, 2008
Bucks need help from gym rats and junkyard dogs
It's too early to tell if it's a momentary blip or if there has been a tidal wave that could some day lead to a title, but the Bucks have some scrappy, "gym rat" players that are showing the type of intensity that has been missing from the Bradley Center in recent seasons.
Tags: begel, bucks, bogut, skiles, luke ridnour, luc mbah a moute

Sports - Nov. 4, 2008
In case you didn't notice ...
The big headlines and headliners always create attention in sports, but there is a lot of stuff that happens under the radar -- such as the Bucks and new forward Richard Jefferson (pictured) opening their season. Here is a look at some overlooked recent events.
Tags: begel, bucks, admirals, colin montgomerie, fedex cup, craig counsell, rob jeter, state fair park, milwaukee mile, buzz williams

Sports - July 15, 2008
Favre stars in "A Midsummer Night's Nightmare"
With the Brett Favre saga taking on Shakespearean implications, sports columnist Dave Begel brings us a fable in one act.
Tags: favre, packers, begel

Sports - July 9, 2008
Corey Hart's interview left me floored
Brewers rightfielder Corey Hart made the media rounds on Tuesday and was refreshingly candid with his answers.
Tags: begel, corey hart, all-star