Charlie Bell

Charlie Bell had career highs of 19 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, and the Bucks hit a franchise-record 18 3-pointers in a 132-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns last night in Milwaukee. Michael Redd had 28 points as the Bucks set season highs in almost every offensive category, scoring 46 points in a blistering third-quarter 3-point assault. Milwaukee finished 18 of 32 from 3-point range and set season marks for points, points in a half (74)

Kobe Bryant reverted to an old habit when he missed a potential game-winning shot. Given a second opportunity, he stuck with the change he’s made since breaking his right index finger. Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game’s final 7 points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee last night. Bryant, who had 27 of his 39 points in the second half and overtime, missed a shot from nearly the same spot from the left elbow that would’ve won it at the buzzer to end regulation.

For the first time in a recent collection of close games, Paul Pierce failed to come through with the winning field goal or free throw. For only the second time in the Celtics' past 14 games, Pierce failed to score 30 points. The captain's impressive point totals, which included a banked 3-pointer for a victory over Indiana, a pair of decisive free throws at Staples Center after a call against Kobe Bryant, and an overtime buzzer-beater against a double team in Washington, had to end sometime.

Kevin Garnett is still thinking - and talking - defense first. But Garnett’s offensive production has been extraordinary lately, and it has coincided with the Celtics’ eight-game winning streak. The combination of Garnett’s two-way play, plus a strong fourth quarter by Rajon Rondo, led the way as Boston earned a 98-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks last night at TD Garden. Garnett scored 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting, and is now 50 for 65 (.778) from the field in his last six games.

Kobe Bryant reverted to an old habit when he missed a potential game-winning shot. Given a second opportunity, he stuck with the change he’s made since breaking his right index finger. Bryant hit a 15-footer as time expired and scored the game’s final 7 points over the last 1:18 of overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-106 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee last night. Bryant, who had 27 of his 39 points in the second half and overtime, missed a shot from nearly the same spot from the left elbow that would’ve won it at the buzzer to end regulation.

Kevin Garnett is still thinking - and talking - defense first. But Garnett’s offensive production has been extraordinary lately, and it has coincided with the Celtics’ eight-game winning streak. The combination of Garnett’s two-way play, plus a strong fourth quarter by Rajon Rondo, led the way as Boston earned a 98-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks last night at TD Garden. Garnett scored 25 points on 9-for-13 shooting, and is now 50 for 65 (.778) from the field in his last six games.

You know what they say . . . you see the final 4:42 of a Celtics-Bucks game at the TD Garden, you’ve seen it all. Stuck in neutral all night long and unable to shake a mid-level team that came here having lost three in a row and seven out of eight, the Celtics found a new gear and made all the requisite plays at both ends of the floor last night to emerge with a 98-89 victory. By the way, it’s official. You know you have a very good team when you’re 17-4 and are sitting on an eight-game winning streak and all anyone can talk about...

SYDNEY -- Charlie Bell, who began his McDonald's Corp. career as a part-time worker in a suburban Sydney restaurant and later became chief executive of the fast-food icon, died early today of colon cancer in his native Australia. He was 44. Mr. Bell was diagnosed with cancer last May, only a month after ascending to the top job. He left the fast-food giant in November, after several rounds of treatment. McDonald's announced his death last evening in the United States. "It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that our dear friend Charlie Bell passed...

CHICAGO -- McDonald's Corp. chief executive Charlie Bell, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May, resigned yesterday to focus on his battle with the disease, forcing the company to make a sudden leadership switch for the second time in seven months. The fast food giant named vice chairman Jim Skinner as its new chief executive, and the board elected Mike Roberts, chief executive of McDonald's USA, to the position of president and chief operating officer. "Charlie is a remarkable leader and well loved by the McDonald's family, and we fully understand and...

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald's Corp. yesterday reported another month of strong worldwide sales, sending its stock up modestly to its highest closing price in 2 years. The world's largest restaurant company said sales from restaurants open more than a year rose 6.1 percent worldwide and 7.5 percent in the United States, where its Best Chance Monopoly game boosted results for a second straight October. The monthly gains were less spectacular than the ones reported a year ago, when McDonald's had easy comparisons against a down year in 2002.

You know what they say . . . you see the final 4:42 of a Celtics-Bucks game at the TD Garden, you’ve seen it all. Stuck in neutral all night long and unable to shake a mid-level team that came here having lost three in a row and seven out of eight, the Celtics found a new gear and made all the requisite plays at both ends of the floor last night to emerge with a 98-89 victory. By the way, it’s official. You know you have a very good team when you’re 17-4 and are sitting on an eight-game winning streak and all anyone can talk about is how good you’ll be when...

Charlie Bell had career highs of 19 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, and the Bucks hit a franchise-record 18 3-pointers in a 132-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns last night in Milwaukee. Michael Redd had 28 points as the Bucks set season highs in almost every offensive category, scoring 46 points in a blistering third-quarter 3-point assault. Milwaukee finished 18 of 32 from 3-point range and set season marks for points, points in a half (74)

For the first time in a recent collection of close games, Paul Pierce failed to come through with the winning field goal or free throw. For only the second time in the Celtics' past 14 games, Pierce failed to score 30 points. The captain's impressive point totals, which included a banked 3-pointer for a victory over Indiana, a pair of decisive free throws at Staples Center after a call against Kobe Bryant, and an overtime buzzer-beater against a double team in Washington, had to end sometime.

SYDNEY -- Charlie Bell, who began his McDonald's Corp. career as a part-time worker in a suburban Sydney restaurant and later became chief executive of the fast-food icon, died early today of colon cancer in his native Australia. He was 44. Mr. Bell was diagnosed with cancer last May, only a month after ascending to the top job. He left the fast-food giant in November, after several rounds of treatment. McDonald's announced his death last evening in the United States. "It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that our dear friend Charlie Bell...

CHICAGO -- McDonald's Corp.'s sales resurgence carried it to better-than-expected profits this spring, the company said yesterday -- a disclosure that sent its stock up sharply. Based on preliminary numbers, the fast-food giant anticipates it will easily surpass Wall Street's forecast with earnings of about 47 cents a share when it reports second-quarter results July 22. Analysts surveyed by Thomson First Call had pegged earnings at 44 cents a share. McDonald's reported a 7.8 percent jump in sales from established restaurants during the April-through-June period -- the biggest...

Steve Nash scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Phoenix Suns past the Bucks, 114-105, last night in Milwaukee. The Suns (30-12), who have the NBA's second-best record behind Boston (33-6), became the first Western Conference team to notch 30 victories. Phoenix has won four straight since its 97-90 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last Tuesday. Amare Stoudemire added 19 points, including 10 in the final period, and grabbed 12 rebounds, while Raja Bell scored 8 of his 19 points in the final quarter.