By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Deandre Ayton had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 140-111 on Sunday night. LeBron James led the Lakers, who have lost 10 straight road games, with 31 points, …
Read More »The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service aims to break through the ‘disaster and gloom’ – and be actually helpful
Ron Smith is editor and project director of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, which launched in 2010. The interview was conducted by Sara Shahriari, director of leadership and talent development for INN, and Emily Rosemanresearch director and editor of INN. Sara Shahriari and Emily Roseman: Tell us a bit about your …
Read More »Houston takes on Los Angeles on a 5-game road slide | Milwaukee dollars
Houston Rockets (15-42, 15th in Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (29-31, eighth in Western Conference) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston travels to Los Angeles looking to end its five-game road losing streak. The Clippers went 16-23 against Western Conference teams. Los Angeles is 15-18 against …
Read More »The Milwaukee native combines faith and football
Demetra Morgan is perhaps the ultimate Sunday warrior. His job is to bring God and football together. “I think I get energy from the end result. Knowing what it’s going to look like when it’s all done. Knowing that I was instrumental and instrumental in making it happen,” Morgan said. …
Read More »Milwaukee native Chris Garrett will head to the Super Bowl on Sunday
Seeing the talent first-hand, Wisconsin Lutheran head football coach Joel Radue isn’t surprised that “Super Bowl Sunday” includes an ex-Viking. “His desire to do well is what sets him apart. I mean he’s relentless. And he’ll go after and after, his engine never stops,” says Radue. As the 252nd pick …
Read More »Bucks take on Lakers, seek 4th straight win
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Read More »Milwaukee Bucks sign Greg Monroe to 10-day contract
PORTLAND – The Milwaukee Bucks will turn to a familiar face to add depth to the frontcourt the defending NBA champions signed 31-year-old center Greg Monroe to a 10-day contract on Saturday. Monroe was signed by the Bucks in 2015 as one of the current ownership group’s first and most …
Read More »49ers stun Packers at Lambeau Field in NFC Divisional game
GREEN BAY, Wis. – In the second-biggest game ever at Lambeau Field, the 49ers stunned the Packers on a final field goal to advance to the NFC Championship Game. San Francisco rallied by scoring 10 unanswered points in the final five minutes of the game. The 49ers took possession with …
Read More »NBA Power Rankings: Suns and Warriors fly high at midseason
Through Eric BucherFOX Sports Writer NBA We’ve reached the midpoint of the 2021-22 NBA season, which means it’s time to check out where each team sits in the league hierarchy. These are my midway NBA power rankings, with records through Tuesday’s games. 1. Phoenix Suns: 34-9, first in the Western …
Read More »Zach LaVine leads Chicago Bulls to victory, Giannis Antetokounmpo stars as Milwaukee Bucks comeback | NBA News
Zach LaVine led the way for the Chicago Bulls as they continued their winning streak, Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to action to play a starring role in the Milwaukee Bucks victory and LeBron James was at the forefront for LA Lakers, plus the rest of Friday NBA Action … Washington Wizards …
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Chuck E. Cheese has seen a lot in 44 years. The rodent namesake of America’s premier children’s entertainment center and pizza chain has seen generations grow, gaming trends evolve, and video games move from the arcade to the home. He’s even seen his own image change, from a rat at …
Read More »Hundreds protest Rittenhouse’s acquittal in the United States
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Law enforcement in Portland rioted Friday night as about 200 protesters protested the acquittal of a teenager who killed two people and injured another in Wisconsin . What would you like to know Protesters rallied after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, who killed two people …
Read More »Staples Center Changes Name to Crypto.com Arena | milwaukee dollars
FILE – Construction workers put the finishing touches on the Staples Center sign outside the arena in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, September 16, 1999. The Staples Center has a new name. Starting on Christmas Day, it will be Crypto.com Arena. Downtown Los Angeles, home of the NBA Lakers and …
Read More »Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press at 1:40 am CDT | State News
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin judge could decide at a hearing Monday whether use of force experts can testify at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial for shooting three people during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha last year. The hearing is likely the last before Rittenhouse’s trial on November 1. …
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The Atlanta Braves are the fourth team in as many seasons to eliminate the Milwaukee Brewers in … [+] road to the NL pennant. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images) Getty Images For the fourth consecutive season, the hopes of the Milwaukee Brewers’ World Series have been dashed …
Read More »Jokic scores 27 points, Nuggets beat Suns 110-98
PHOENIX (AP) – Nikola Jokic lived up to his old tricks on Wednesday night, scoring on a nifty array of hooks, 3-pointers and flat-footed jumpers. In short, the reigning MVP still looks a lot like an MVP. The 6-foot-11 Serbian had 27 points and 13 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets …
Read More »San Antonio Spurs’ Derrick White has fond memories of playing with Pau Gasol
The announcement of Pau Gasol’s retirement this week prompted Spurs goalkeeper Derrick White to reflect on the great Spaniard’s time at San Antonio and a career that included two NBA titles and six seasons as an All-Star. “Amazing career, obviously, here in the NBA, abroad, international, Hall of Fame career,” …
Read More »MLB roundup: Yanks, Red Sox claim AL spots with spectacular wins
2021-10-04 05:10:05 GMT + 00: 00 – Aaron Judge scored a single with a ninth inning putout to lead in the winning inning, and the New York Yankees clinched a playoff berth with a spectacular 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees will face the Boston Red …
Read More »In Milwaukee and the United States, Women’s March focuses on abortion rights
Walking alongside hundreds of others in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, Summer Van Matre held up a sign that read: “Abortion saved my life.” Van Matre speaks openly of an assault that led to pregnancy at 16. She remembers walking to a clinic with her father, knowing that she had the …
Read More »Live updates: Clayton Kershaw comes out in second inning with Dodgers behind Brewers
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Read More »MLB roundup: Brewers end Cards’ 17 winning streak
2021-09-30 07:30:58 GMT + 00: 00 – Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ 17-game winning streak with a 4-0 win on Wednesday. Adrian Houser (10-6) and relievers Brent Suter, Brad Boxberger and Aaron Ashby combined three hits for the Brewers, …
Read More »NBA issues COVID protocols to teams, details rules for unvaccinated players
The NBA released interim health and safety protocols to its teams on Tuesday, detailing how unvaccinated players will be tested much more often than their vaccinated colleagues and face many other restrictions. Among the rules for unvaccinated players: they will not be able to eat in the same room with …
Read More »The story of the 16 MLB playoff games by the Dodgers winner
Dodgers players (from second from left) Kiké Hernández, Clayton Kershaw, Yu Darvish and Austin Barnes watch the Houston Astros celebrate after winning the 2017 World Series. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Game 7November, 1stHouston Astros 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 Three nights earlier, hell broke loose in Houston to …
Read More »Here are the preseason NBA title favorites for 2021-22 – NBC Boston
Here are the NBA title favorites for 2021-22 that originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington Basketball is back. NBA training camps open on Tuesday, followed by the start of preseason action on Sunday. And before you know it, the brooklyn nets and defending champion Milwaukee Bucks kicks off the 2021-22 …
Read More »MLB roundup: Salvador Perez beats HR bar in single season for receivers
2021-09-21 06:56:18 GMT + 00: 00 – Salvador Perez set a major league record for home runs in one season by a main receiver as the visiting Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 Monday in the first game of a doubles program. Perez’s impressive two-run explosion in the …
Read More »Freddy Peralta struggles on his return from IL; The brewers blew
Let’s just say this homecoming didn’t go as planned. After taking three of four wins to the National League leaders San Francisco, the Milwaukee Brewers endured all manner of ugliness in a 15-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at American Family Field. . Here is a brief …
Read More »Uncorked Wine Festivals is hosting the Milwaukee fest this fall in Domes
California-based Uncorked Wine Festivals are bringing one of their popular Wisconsin wine tasting extravagances for the first time. “Uncorked: Milwaukee Wine Festival” is scheduled for October 22 at Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee. “It’s sort of the wine enthusiast’s equivalent of the craft beer festival,” said Michelle …
Read More »HEADLINER: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead | Sports News
Lance Lynn of the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in Milwaukee. Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, July 26, 2021, in …
Read More »Nearly 500 COVID cases linked to Milwaukee Bucks Deer district
With a crowd of around 100,000 fans crammed into the Deer District cheering on the Milwaukee Bucks last month, the game has not only produced a long-awaited NBA Championship, but also a much-feared increase in the number of COVID-19 cases to across the state. Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson said …
Read More »NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: The Heat Shakes Things Up; The Lakers’ defense takes a hit; The Knicks go sideways
The NBA free agency officially began on Monday, with teams and players wasting no time in securing lucrative deals across the league. While the greatest free agents in the NBA, including Chris Paul, did not change teams, there were still deals that could potentially change the landscape of the NBA. …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday go to the Olympics
The routine continues for Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday, as the two Milwaukee Bucks stars travel to Tokyo to compete for the gold medal at the Olympics as members of the United States Men’s National Basketball Team. United. With the Bucks in the NBA Finals, the pair (along with Phoenix …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks, NBA Cares renovates local community center
TMilwaukee Bucks are giving it back by supporting organizations that drive change in the city. According to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the team partnered with NBA Cares to renovate a local community center. The establishment is managed by Running rebels; a nonprofit organization that uses community engagement as a way to …
Read More »With “History in the Making”, Vo Williams plays the Milwaukee Bucks soundtrack
Hey, it worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning, so how about the Milwaukee Bucks? To keep fans and players more motivated for home games this season, the NHL team used an anthem hip-hop track, “Ready, ready” by Vo Williams, as the theme song of the season and their intro video. …
Read More »Unified Milwaukee Hosts NBA Finals 50 Years After Title Race | News, Sports, Jobs
By Steve Megargee AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) – Much has changed in Milwaukee since the Bucks won their last NBA title half a century ago. Nothing reflects the differences more than the melting pot of fans that congregate outside of the Fiserv Forum playoff games. Fans will flock there …
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Over time, 93% of teams that lead 2-0 in the NBA playoffs win their series. In the NBA Finals, it’s 87%, with 31 cases that led to a successful title and only four that went the other way. This is obviously not good news for the Bucks.. But # BucksIn6 …
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The strangest and loneliest season in major league history ended last October with a decision by Willy Adames, the new Milwaukee Brewers shortstop, not to swing. Adames, then with the Tampa Bay Rays, had struggled all month. In Game 6 of the World Series, with two strikeouts in the ninth …
Read More »This year’s NBA champion will bring a title to a cursed sports town
At many points this year, the Atlanta Hawks’ season has seemed to teeter on the brink of destruction. They started off with a less than 0.500 record under former coach Lloyd Pierce before moving on to Nate McMillan mid-season; they were heavily criticized by the media entering the first round …
Read More »Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury changes everything | MLB must let Ohtani hit and pitch in All-Star Game
Gooooooood Morninggggg sports fans. Shanna here on this beautiful wednesday, i look forward to speaking to my newsletter readers again. I hope everyone stayed cool during this crazy heatwave. Today we’re going to be discussing last night’s NBA playoff game, and there’s a parcel to unpack. Giannis Antetokounmpo was injured, …
Read More »Brook Lopez, Milwaukee Bucks Center: Disney Fan, Splash Mountain
Brook Lopez has provided a solid inside presence – as well as some joy in organizing the Bucks – since sign as a free agent in the summer of 2018. Get to know Lopez here. How long has Lopez been with the Bucks? He’s in his third season with the …
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You make fun of Milwaukee and its sports teams, and it can come back and bite you. Tuesday, ESPN’s “First Take” team spoke about the cities they would prefer to go to for the NBA Finals: Milwaukee, Phoenix, Los Angeles or Atlanta. When former NFL player Damien Woody asked ESPN’s …
Read More »Source AP: Harden signs up for US men’s Olympic team for Tokyo
USA Basketball’s men’s Olympic roster is getting closer and closer, now with up to eight spots on the claimed 12-person squad. Brooklyn’s James Harden told the national team that he is committed to playing against the U.S. men’s national team next month at the Tokyo Games, a person familiar with …
Read More »NBA DFS: Tobias Harris and Top DraftKings, Fantasy Basketball FanDuel Daily Picks for June 18, 2021
The Utah Jazz had the best regular season record, but are now on the ropes as they lag 3-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mike Conley (hamstring) tries to make a comeback in Game 6 on Friday, but Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is now ruling the game. That means you’ll have …
Read More »DeGrom retired early, Mets pen ends win over Cubs | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW YORK (AP) – Jacob deGrom has been pulled out of a second straight start with an arm injury, this time starting after three perfect innings with pain in his right shoulder, but the New York Mets’ box is stepped up to finish a three hitter in a 6-3 victory …
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MILWAUKEE – New study finds it’s cheaper to rent than buy a house with a mortgage in Milwaukee. The loan company, Loan tree, found that the average monthly cost of rent in the city is $ 903. That’s compared to the average monthly cost of a house with a mortgage, …
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Depending on the news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a “renaissance” or a “reinvention.” Or maybe ‘a “reboot” or a “reimagining”, like that shitty version of Tim Burton Planet of the Apes. However you want to define it, it’s safe to say that Milwaukee is currently building …
Read More »PHOTOS: Stop at these 13 must-see roadside attractions across Wisconsin | Things to do
WISCONSIN – Everyone knows Wisconsin for the cheese, the beer and the kids. Check out these kitsch roadside attractions that will only expand your love of the dairy state. 1. The biggest fish in the world – Hayward The tallest building in the town of Hayward is a giant fiberglass …
Read More »NBA playoffs: how the Bucks play the Nets
NEW YORK – Just days ago, before the Brooklyn Nets twice beat the Milwaukee Bucks more and more violently, people wanted to know more about DeAndre Jordan. A reporter asked Nets coach Steve Nash about the veterans center in practice last Friday and again just before kickoff on Saturday. Jordan …
Read More »Derek Shore: Brewers position Ashby for a summons | Local sports
It was only a matter of time. The Milwaukee Brewers are moving former Crowder College ace Aaron Ashby to the Triple-A reliever box to position him for a possible big-league appeal, Nashville manager Rick Sweet told broadcaster. the Jeff Hem team on Tuesday night. In developing Ashby’s role change, Sweet …
Read More »With Aaron Rodgers, a story of “resistance” in Wisconsin sports
Wisconsin sports haven’t featured many “resisters” over the years, but Aaron Rodgers officially crossed this threshold when he failed to arrive for the mandatory minicamp Tuesday in Green Bay. As the feud between the star quarterback and the franchise brews, here’s a look back at other contract delays in Wisconsin …
Read More »Wisconsin startups innovate to solve supply chain problems
Emerging Wisconsin businesses are stabilizing supply chains with new technologies that are shaping the way businesses view transportation ecosystems today and in the post-pandemic COVID-19 world. The products offered by these companies involve an advanced transport network … Emerging companies in Wisconsin are stabilizing supply chains with new technologies that …
Read More »2021 NBA Playoff standings: dates, second round times, live broadcast, TV news, score update, results
The NBA playoffs are advancing and the first round is almost entirely on the books as the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks is the only one that has yet to be completed. There have been several surprises in this playoff already, including defending Eastern Conference …
Read More »This is not the Bucks team from last season
The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t have a warm-up act, no time to build confidence against a lower-tier piñata, marching right into the fire against the team that exposed them last summer. And instead of curling up or falling into old ways, the Bucks quickly pooped the Miami Heat, perhaps the first …
Read More »Bucks continue Heat sweep in Saturday NBA 4-game playoffs | Sports
MIAMI (AP) – This has been done four times in the Stanley Cup playoffs, most recently by eventual Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in 2014. Done once in baseball, the Boston Red Sox pulled it off against the New York Yankees on their way to winning the 2004 World …
Read More »Local dashboard of high schools, colleges and professionals
Professional Results / schedule National Basketball Association Qualifiers Saturday May 22 Eastern Conference playoffs Milwaukee 109, Miami 107 (OT), Milwaukee leads 1-0 Brooklyn 104, Boston 93, Brooklyn leads 1-0 Western Conference playoffs Dallas 113, Los Angeles Clippers 103, Dallas leads 1-0 Game 1: Portland at Denver, 9:30 p.m. Sunday 23 …
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In recent years, art hotels have become important players in the international art scene and real attractions for their cities, offering travelers the opportunity to visit their galleries even if they are not hotel guests. Carefully designed and professionally organized, these hotel galleries can often be found alongside major art …
Read More »Major League Baseball Leaders | WTOP
NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Castellanos, Cincinnati, .347; A. Frazier, Pittsburgh, 0.339; Winker, Cincinnati, 0.338; T. Turner, Washington, 0.327; Bryant, Chicago, .308; Cronenworth, San Diego, … NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING_Castellanos, Cincinnati, .347; A. Frazier, Pittsburgh, 0.339; Winker, Cincinnati, 0.338; T. Turner, Washington, 0.327; Bryant, Chicago, .308; Cronenworth, San Diego, .305; Arenado, St. Louis, .304; …
Read More »Start Times, Odds & Slice – NBC Boston
NBA Playoffs 2021: start times, odds and tranche originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 2021 NBA Play-In tournament was a good prelude to the basketball playoffs. the James lebron against Steph Curry The showdown lived up to Wednesday’s hype as the Los Angeles Lakers survived the Golden State Warriors …
Read More »McDonald’s workers to hit 15 cities on May 19
Photo: iStock. The fight for a battle for the $ 15 minimum wage will escalate on May 19, when McDonald’s cashiers and cooks in 15 U.S. cities strike ahead of the annual QSR brand shareholders meeting, according to Vice. The aim of the action in favor of employment is precisely …
Read More »Latest: Milwaukee Brewers Achieve 85% Vaccination Rate | Sports
The latest on the effects of the coronavirus epidemic on sports around the world: The Milwaukee Brewers have joined the list of Major League Baseball teams to have at least 85% of Level 1 players, coaches and employees vaccinated. MLB announced ahead of the season that it would relax pandemic-related …
Read More »Woodruff set to start as Milwaukee hosts Los Angeles
Los Angeles Dodgers (16-11, second in NL West) vs Milwaukee Brewers (16-10, first in NL Central) Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT LIKELY TO PIT: Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 2.53 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 32 strikeouts) Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 1.55 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 34 strikeouts at stick) LINE: Brewers +107, Dodgers …
Read More »Even in bankruptcy, Basinger is living well while the city
Carol Clark lost her job as president of the bank in Braselton, Georgia, after it was auctioned off when actress Kim Basinger went bankrupt. Tom Brown, 76, was fired five years ago when Ms Basinger, in an explosion of publicity, “bought” tiny Braselton, including the hardware store where he worked. …
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Eddie Rickenbacker was a force to be reckoned with on many levels in the first half of the 20th century. From auto racing to the captain of WWII, the veteran has done it all. A key part of his career was becoming President of Eastern Air Lines. Let’s take a …
Read More »Debt settlement vs bankruptcy: pros and cons
Dear Liz: I owe a credit card company about $ 16,900. I haven’t been able to make payments for almost two years and have no money. They recently sent me a proposal to repay the entire amount at 30 cents on the dollar by making 24 payments of just over …
Read More »Analysis: Cities hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic face bankruptcy
American cities are quickly running out of liquidity. The pandemic will reduce the income of local communities by a estimated at $ 11.6 billion in 2020. With COVID-19 forcing residents to stay home and stores to close, most of that reduction comes from lower local sales taxes. The declines will …
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Movie theater operators hope that as more people get vaccinated and social distancing measures loosen, their business will be allowed to resume after a devastating year. Even America’s largest theater operator saw most of its revenue disappear last year as AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) lost nearly $ 1 …
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