Gov. Scott Walker says the Bradley Center, which is trying to find ways to generate additional revenue in support of its tenants, has the ability to raise money "on its own merits."

That's Walker's way of saying the Bradley Center shouldn't necessarily count on any kind of public support, especially in tight economic times.

In the mid-1990s, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce launched an ambitious and costly campaign to show doubters that the Milwaukee Brewers were important to the local economy and the region's national image.

The group guaranteed that it would sell $6.15 million worth of tickets, lobbied the state to provide funding for what later became Miller Park, and lent the Brewers at least $14 million.

Last week, a small group of influential business leaders and the MMAC began talking in earnest about a more modest campaign to provide support for the Bradley Center and its biggest and most important tenant, the Milwaukee Bucks.

Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson, a three-time All-Star with the Phoenix Suns, talks with USA TODAY's J. Michael Falgoust about his progress in getting the financing options worked out for a new sports complex that will keep the NBA's Kings and owners Joe, George and Gavin Maloof from leaving:

Herb Kohl, about to begin his 25th season as the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, is a realist about the state of the franchise, its place in the National Basketball Association and the future of the Bradley Center.

The Sporting News ranked Milwaukee as the 26th best sports city in the October 12 issue. The list ranks 400 cities in the United States and Canada. The rankings are based on factors such as a city's number of teams, regular season won-lost records, playoff berths, bowl appearances and tournament bids, championships, power ratings, competition, fan fervor, and attendance.

Marvin Fishman, the real estate developer who brought the Milwaukee Bucks to town, died Friday night. Fishman, 84, of Milwaukee, was instrumental in raising the money to get the National Basketball Association franchise here in 1968, and three years later, the Bucks won the NBA title.

The Keep Our Bucks Website has received 2,800 visitors since launching on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 7 p.m. That averages out to nearly 100 visitors an hour (through Wednesday, October 7, 2009).

Paul Gallagher does not believe in being reactive. After hearing rumors that the Milwaukee Bucks might relocate outside of the state, he started a proactive campaign to let those in power know Milwaukee wants them here.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker have launched the annual citywide influenza awareness campaign entitled “Let’s Team Up Against the Flu!” by offering free seasonal flu shots to the public and unveiling a unique partnership to promote vaccination and good hygiene practices. The campaign, which will appear throughout the city, features Bucks guard Charlie Bell as part of a school poster expedition. Brewers Yovani Gallardo, Corey Hart and Rickie Weeks are also part of the citywide program.

The Milwaukee Bucks have cut Dominic James to allow the former Marquette standout the chance to play in Europe.

Former Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva said he made history by sending a message on Twitter during an NBA game last year. Under the team’s new rules, he’ll go down as the only one in franchise history to do so without getting fined.