President Joe Biden welcomed the reigning NBA champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, to the White House on Monday, November 8, 2021, making them the first NBA champions to visit since 2016. "In sport and in a democracy, unity perhaps is the most elusive thing and the most necessary thing," Biden said. "But that's who this team is, they're unified. That's who we are as a … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are the first NBA champions to visit the White House since 2016
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Milwaukee Brewers clinch division title
What has been inevitable for weeks is now official: the Milwaukee Brewers are the 2021 National League Central Division champions. The Brewers clinched the Division title Sunday, September 26, 2021, with their 8-4 win over the New York Mets. Milwaukee had already clinched a postseason spot last week, though now the club knows it will avoid the win-or-go-home Wild Card Game. The … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers clinch division title
Brewers’ Ryan Braun retires during grand pre-game ceremony
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, during the Milwaukee Brewers' final home game of the season, Ryan Braun was honored in a grand retirement ceremony at American Family Field Stadium. In front of a packed house of 40,000 people, Braun thanked the fans for the past 14 years, which included four playoff appearances, six All-Star appearances, countless walk-off home runs and more home … [Read more...] about Brewers’ Ryan Braun retires during grand pre-game ceremony
Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich and American Family Insurance announced on Monday, September 20, 2021, they’ve teamed up to support Beckum Stapleton Little League by upgrading the league’s ball fields, specifically repairing dugouts and replacing fencing. Yelich, who is also an American Family brand ambassador and is featured with his mother Alecia Yelich in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Little League fields upgraded, thanks to Yelich donation
Brewers Tap Takeover features Brewers legend Rickie Weeks
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, former Brewers outfielder Rickie Weeks stepped up to the plate for the "Brewers Tap Takeover," where a current or former Brewers player took over as bartender at various locations throughout the park. Rickie tended bar at the Restaurant to be Named Later on Sunday. Later that day he took to the mound where he threw out the ceremonial first … [Read more...] about Brewers Tap Takeover features Brewers legend Rickie Weeks
Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presents ‘Live Pro Boxing Night’
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presented a live pro boxing fight elimination event at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave. While there were more than seven different bouts on the card for the evening the main event for the night was between Dennis "The Mongoose" Morris and Marcus Oliviera. Pictured at the weigh-in are … [Read more...] about Heavy Hitters Promotions, LLC presents ‘Live Pro Boxing Night’
Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to chase a National League Central Division title, the club added a world champion to its roster. At a press conference on Friday, August 20, 2021, at American Family Field, Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio introduced Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo as a new member of the team’s ownership group. “We are … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers introduce Giannis Antetokounmpo as new member of ownership group
Milwaukee celebrates a Milestone Bucks Victory
Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday, July 22, 2021, to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century. Six police officers on horseback clopped past cheering fans at the head of a procession that included a hook-and-ladder fire truck occasionally blaring its horn, and open-air … [Read more...] about Milwaukee celebrates a Milestone Bucks Victory
Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, the Milwaukee Brewers honored decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game, presented by Aurora Health Care, as they played the Chicago White Sox. To celebrate the day, Brewers Buddies welcomed the Beckum-Stapleton Little League and its director, former Negro Leagues player James Beckum, as guests for the game. Former … [Read more...] about Brewers host annual Negro Leagues tribute game
BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks beat a fifty-year slump and won the NBA Championship title in an amazing sixth game. Among the highlights Giannis Antetokounmpo ended the game with 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots as the Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 105-98 to win the series 4-2 at the Fiserv Forum. In a season played largely without fans, the Bucks … [Read more...] about BUCKS WIN IN SIX!: First Title Win Since 1971