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News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
See photos of Bucks’ NBA championship parade and celebration in downtown Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA championship celebration continued today with a parade through downtown Milwaukee, culminating in a celebration ceremony that again flooded the Deer District with tens of thousands of fans.
In focus: Green flag for NASCAR at Road America
NASCAR’s Cup Series and Xfinity Series at Road America drew more than 100,000 racing fans, some traveling across state...
Bucks fans swarm stores for NBA championship apparel
Milwaukee-area sports apparel stores have enjoyed a huge rush in business thanks to the Bucks' historic NBA playoff run, which culminated in a Game 6 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday to win the NBA championship.
Bucks’ NBA championship parade and celebration set for Thursday
The Milwaukee Bucks announced that they will celebrate their NBA championship with a parade through downtown Milwaukee on Thursday,...
Milwaukee police arrest man with firearm inside Deer District
As exciting as it was for the Milwaukee Bucks to win the team's first NBA championship in half a century, the event that drew more than 65,000 people to the Deer District did not go off without a hitch.
Milwaukee Bucks win NBA championship! See photos from historic night
The Milwaukee Bucks have won the NBA championship. Their 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals marks Milwaukee's first NBA title since 1971, when the team was led by Kareen Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robinson under coach Larry Costello.
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Ballpark Commons to host free watch party for Game 6 of NBA Finals
Ballpark Commons in Franklin will host a public watch party for Game 6 of NBA Finals, taking place tonight at 8 p.m. at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Commentary: Bucks’ rise shows benefits of teamwork
During the Milwaukee Bucks’ exhilarating run to the NBA Finals, many have reflected on how far the organization has...
For Game 6 of NBA Finals, Bucks expand Deer District viewing area again
After being inundated with an over-capacity crowd of Bucks fans coming to watch Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, the Milwaukee Bucks have expanded the Deer District's watch party area to fit up to 65,000 people for Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight at Fiserv Forum.
Local, state tourism groups use NBA Finals coverage to draw travelers
As the national spotlight has zeroed in on Milwaukee during the Bucks' historic NBA Playoff run, VISIT Milwaukee and Travel Wisconsin are making their own push to spark the interest of out-of-state travelers.