On Thursday, September 5, 2019, infielder/outfielder Bill Hall (right) officially announced his retirement as a Brewer during a press conference held at Miller Park. "I was just a small town boy with Major League dreams," said Hall. "The Brewers gave me an opportunity to live those dreams. The organization and fans welcomed me like family, and that is what we became. … [Read more...] about Former infielder/outfielder Bill Hall to retire as a Brewer
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Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
On Thursday, September 5, 2019, the National Football League (NFL) celebrated the kick-off of its 100th season with its first week 1 game, with none other than the Green Bay Packers facing the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Packers vs. Bears is one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL. The Packers defeated the Bears at home 10 to 6. The Packers forced 1st and 20 2nd and 30 … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers beat Chicago Bears in NFL 100th season opener
Serena Williams is finally getting her own box of Wheaties
She's the second black female tennis player to be featured. Serena Williams is finally getting what she deserves. The tennis superstar has won 23 grand slam singles titles, 14 grand slam doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals. She’s also been featured in various magazines, television shows and box-office breaking movies. But one thing Williams has never done is grace … [Read more...] about Serena Williams is finally getting her own box of Wheaties
Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’
Cori "Coco" Gauff is just now beginning to process what it feels like to be at the next level of international tennis stardom. "If somebody told me this three weeks ago, I probably wouldn't believe it," the 15-year-old said. "But I think just putting in the work definitely raised my confidence because I knew how hard I worked and I knew shots I could make and what was … [Read more...] about Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’
Milwaukee Bucks star required. Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP Award
During the 2013 NBA draft, analyst Fran Fraschilla introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo, a raw and relatively unknown 18-yearold from Greece, as the evening’s “most mysterious” prospect. Six years later, the Milwaukee Bucks forward earned a significantly more prestigious superlative: Most Valuable Player (MVP). The NBA announced Monday, June 24, 2019, that Antetokounmpo had … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks star required. Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP Award
Milwaukee Bucks lead Toronto Raptors 2 to 1
On Wednesday, May 15, 2019 the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 108 - 100 at home, they came out with the same determination Game 2, winning 125 - 103. The Bucks went into Toronto on Sunday and lost to the Raptors 112 - 118. The Bucks play game four on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Toronto, in the series the Bucks now lead 2 to 1. Go Bucks Go! … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks lead Toronto Raptors 2 to 1
NBA legends visit local legendary eatery Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the staff of Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant received a very sweet surprise for the restaurant's 50th Anniversary when NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, along with sportscaster Ernie Johnson, stopped by for lunch while in town to watch the Milwaukee Bucks play the Toronto Raptors. Pictured are (from left) Turner Sports and CBS Sports … [Read more...] about NBA legends visit local legendary eatery Mr. Perkins Family Restaurant
‘He grew up on it’: Jeremy Jeffress’ food truck, ‘Bread & Butter’ opens May 5 outside Miller Park
Pitchers, in general, don’t want to serve anything up when they’re on the mound, but one Milwaukee Brewers hurler will soon serve up something he hopes you’ll find delicious. Jeremy Jeffress’ bread and butter usually arrives late in games, when the Brewers are hungry for a win. “Brand new truck just arrived. The guy right there, brought to you by Jeremy Jeffress,” said … [Read more...] about ‘He grew up on it’: Jeremy Jeffress’ food truck, ‘Bread & Butter’ opens May 5 outside Miller Park
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
On Monday, April 15, 2019, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. As part of the celebration, players donned jerseys sporting the number 42. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Brian Diggs(center), Milwaukee's Jackie Robinson Foundation … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
Tiger Woods shook up golf at the Masters, it might be just the beginning
Jack Nicklaus was fishing in the Bahamas on Sunday, April 14, 2019, as Tiger Woods resumed circling him in the quest for Nicklaus’s record of 18 major golf championships. But in his news conference after winning the Masters for his 15th major title, Woods didn’t sound exactly bloodthirsty. “I’m sure that I’ll probably think of it going down the road,” Woods said, referring … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods shook up golf at the Masters, it might be just the beginning