Asia Beckum is taking over as executive director of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League to honor her grandfather's legacy and bring more kids back to the game. Source: TMJ4 On Milwaukee’s North Side, the Beckum-Stapleton Little League has been a home for generations of kids for more than 60 years.Now, after the loss of founder James Beckum, his granddaughter Asia Beckum … [Read more...] about Granddaughter takes over Milwaukee’s Beckum-Stapleton Little League to rebuild youth baseball legacy
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Milwaukee Brewers Celebrate the Start of the Season with 2026 Opening Day
The Milwaukee Brewers’ opened the 2026 MLB season on Thursday, March 26, 2026, against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field, winning 14-2 in a historic rout. The win tied the 1988 club for the largest Opening Day margin in franchise history. The game featured a franchise-record 11 strikeouts from pitcher Jacob Misiorowski and marked the earliest home opener in team … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers Celebrate the Start of the Season with 2026 Opening Day
Brewers win first two postseason match-ups against Cubs in NLDS series
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs in the first two innings before departing with a hamstring injury as the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in their NL Division Series opener. That’s just about the only thing that went wrong for the Brewers, who grabbed a 9-1 lead in the first two innings in a match-up of NL … [Read more...] about Brewers win first two postseason match-ups against Cubs in NLDS series
Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’
While some may think alcohol is just part of watching sports, local organizations are working to change the narrative. In celebration of National Recovery Month, The Phoenix and Marquette Recovery hosted Milwaukee's "Largest Sober Tailgate" before Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Brewers game against the Los Angeles Angels.The event is part of MKE Recovery Night at the Brewers. The … [Read more...] about Brewers host Milwaukee’s ‘Largest Sober Tailgate’
Brewers hold Alumni Home Run Derby
All Photos by Yvonne Kemp The Milwaukee Brewers held an Alumni Home Run Derby at American Family Field as part of the celebration of the stadium's 25th anniversary. Nearly 42,000 fans watched Team Ryan Braun take on Team Carlos Gómez with a $10,000 prize for charity on the line after the Milwaukee Brewers/Philadelphia Phillies game on July 25, 2025. Teams of the alumni … [Read more...] about Brewers hold Alumni Home Run Derby
Simone Biles wins big at the 2025 ESPYs
The decorated gymnast accepted Best Championship Performance and Best Female Athlete, delivering powerful words about resilience and gratitude during her speech. By Oumou Fofana Simone Biles reminded the world exactly why she’s the most decorated gymnast of all time. She walked away with two trophies at the 2025 ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, including the … [Read more...] about Simone Biles wins big at the 2025 ESPYs
Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game
On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers along with Aurora Healthcare and Social X MKE celebrated the legacy, history and culture of the Negro Leagues, with the Negro League Tribute Game against the Washington Nationals at American Family Field. This year's celebration acknowledged more than just the contributions of African Americans to the game of baseball; it was also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers host annual Negro League Tribute Game
Your complete guide to Green Bay NFL Draft: Concerts, parking, tickets
After years of planning, the 2025 NFL draft is April 24-26 in Titletown. This is the first NFL Draft held in Green Bay, but there was one in downtown Milwaukee in 1939. The city, home of the Green Bay Packers, is the smallest NFL market. The Packers estimate this will bring 250,000 fans to Green Bay. The event is free to attend and will include activities such as autograph … [Read more...] about Your complete guide to Green Bay NFL Draft: Concerts, parking, tickets
Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
On March 31, 2025 the Milwaukee Brewers hosted their home opener at American Family Field. It was a bittersweet occasion as it was the first one without beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker, who passed away in January 2025. The home opener included several remembrances, including Ueck’s signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence and the Milwaukee debut of … [Read more...] about Brews’ celebrate the life of announcer Bob Uecker during opening day
George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary boxer and namesake of one of the most iconic cooking apparatuses of the last 30 years, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. A statement confirming the Texas legend’s death was shared on his Instagram page. “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman, Sr., who … [Read more...] about George Foreman, legendary boxer, dies at 76