As Jason Kidd rests, the Mavericks overrun the Bucks

LA CROSSE, Wis. — In the event that a first-time visitor might be wondering, a column in the local newspaper Friday sought to correct any misconceptions about the quaint city of La Crosse, Wis. "As we know, this certainly isn’t Podunk," visitors were informed. No doubt. On Thursday night, comedian Frank Caliendo performed at the La Crosse Center. Friday morning, it was Republican presidential candidate John McCain. And Friday night, those sizzling Dallas Mavericks came to town. In short, a performer, a politician and a powerhouse. OK, maybe the last part is getting carried away. The Mavericks improved their preseason record to 3-0 with a 105-79 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, but it is the preseason. "There are positive things that are happening in these games, but we are playing depleted teams," Mavericks coach Rick... [read full story]