The cynic in me took the day off, which explains the following response to the idea that the two biggest sporting events in the world could come to our doorstep.
Why not?
If Chicago is chosen to host the Summer Olympics in 2016, its plan calls for staging three of the five cycling events in the Madison area.
If the U.S. is chosen to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022, its bid committee would consider Camp Randall Stadium as a competition site.