Fantasy info heading into the Brewers-Cardinals four-game series at Miller Park. *** HIT St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright scattered four hits, walked two and struck out three in seven innings but was saddled with a no-decision against Colorado on Wednesday. The Cardinals' ace takes a 3-1 record and a stellar 2.25 ERA into his next start on Monday in Milwaukee... READ MORE

Terrelle Pryor is, without question, the best available quarterback for the Class of 2008.  A superlative athlete, he has the skills and size to play virtually every skill position in football or basketball. Terrelle's decision to play for Ohio State has far-reaching implications for the Buckeyes and the rest of the Big Ten. The blow to Michigan is particularly... READ MORE

It just dawned on me why Mel Kiper is so annoying on television. Too many moving parts. We're not talking about his freeze dried hair. That hasn't moved in years. But Kiper's spastic jaw action can be a distraction when he's engaged in debate or straining to make a point. His message is easier to digest when he's on the radio. To this end,... READ MORE

It appears Wisconsin's incoming freshman class does not include only the six players announced by the Badgers last month as having signed a National Letter of Intent. I just got off the phone with Chris Hickey, who said he's in the process of signing and returning an NLI to join the team this fall. Hickey, a forward from Mendota Heighs, Minn., gave Badgers... READ MORE

Not making any predictions here, just imagining how sweet it would be if the Badgers end up in San Antonio in December against the Aggies. Two reasons come to mind, both of which are very selfish: 1) It's San Antonio, which in my opinion is the best bowl destination in the Big Ten rotation. 2) Texas A&M is coached by former Packers coach/GM Mike Sherman,... READ MORE

While I enjoy watching my daughter having fun playing prep softball with her teammates and friends, I have also had fun getting to know her teammates' families and friends as well as occasionally those on the opposing team. A perfect example of that occurred on Wednesday when Kelli and the Middleton Cardinals varsity softball team played a home double header at Orchid... READ MORE

Mickies Dairy Bar might want to get the table ready, because Madison favorite (and regular Mickies customer) Lyle Lovett is... READ MORE

Barack Obama still has Wisconsin on his mind.  ... READ MORE

Ingrid Mattson knows something about being a religious seeker. She knows it from her own story and from her work as a scholar. And her search has led her to an extraordinary place. Mattson was the final speaker at an extraordinary ... READ MORE

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