RACINE— MarJon Beauchamp, an NBA first-round draft pick playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, headed straight from one gym to another on Jan. 18 for his first giveback event in Racine. Roosevelt students make their way into the gym at Roosevelt Elementary, 915 Romanye Ave. – After finishing basketball practice, the 22-year-old spent his afternoon with […]
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Governor Proclaims ‘Bucks In Six’ Day in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE – Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed today (July 22) as “Bucks In Six” Day in Wisconsin as the city of Milwaukee hosts a victory parade celebrating the Milwaukee Bucks’ championship win over the Phoenix Suns in game six of the 2021 NBA Finals, winning their first NBA Championship title in 50 years. In so doing, the Milwaukee Bucks fulfilled the prophecy of former Bucks guard, Brandon Jennings, which has become their longtime rallying cry of “Bucks in six!”Here […]
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Racine’s Monument Square To Become “Deer District Racine” In Support Of The Milwaukee Bucks During the NBA Finals
City of Racine – Today, Mayor Cory Mason announced that Racine’s Monument Square will become “Deer District Racine” for the remainder of the NBA Finals. With support from the City’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services (PRCS), Downtown Racine Corporation, Pub on Wisconsin, and Littleport Brewing Company, Monument Square will be set up for […]
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Mother Of Homicide Victim Speaks Out
Tanya Wooden’s two sons — Harry Jr. and David Canady — are on opposite sides of the same coin. What has transpired over the past week could result in her losing both of her sons. Harry Jr., 20, was shot to death outside a home in the 600 block of North Memorial Drive on May 7. […]
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Momentum Building for D-League Team, Downtown Arena
Last month I wrote a post arguing that Racine faced long odds to become the future home of the Milwaukee Bucks’ D-League affiliate. Since then the odds have been shifting in Racine’s favor. Earlier this week a study was released that basically said: “Yes, building a new arena in downtown Racine is a good idea.” The proposed […]
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Vote Here: Should Racine Build a Basketball/Hockey Arena?
The City of Racine is one of three cities in the running to house a new, D-league basketball team, which would mean the city needs an arena. A D-league team would essentially operate like a minor league team for the Milwaukee Bucks. Oshkosh and Sheboygan are also in the running. A $40 million proposal for a […]
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NBA D-League to Racine? Handicapping the Odds
If it all goes according to plan the Milwaukee Bucks will have an NBA Development League team by the fall of 2017. This is an exciting development with additional intrigue because – along with Grand Chute, La Crosse, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan – the Belle City is a finalist to get the team. So who is the favorite to ultimately land the […]
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Let’s Hope Nigel Hayes Returns to UW
Nigel Hayes declared for the NBA Draft on Wednesday, but he did not hire an agent. That last part is important because it gives Hayes the option of returning to the University of Wisconsin for his senior season. I think it’s safe to say Badger fans want Hayes to spend one more year in Madison. The Badgers […]
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Latest Bucks Arena Deal Least Worst Option
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a financing plan for a new arena in Downtown Milwaukee is close to completion. Whether that plan will be adopted is still to be determined, but for those of us in favor of a new arena this is step in the right direction. The most recent deal has current owners Marc Lasry […]
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Milwaukee Bucks finally get signature win
Part of the fun of watching a young team with tremendous upside is that wins and losses don’t matter as much. This removes a lot of stress from the game-watching experience because what’s most important is that your team shows signs of improvement, even in defeat. Fortunately “improving” and “winning” are not mutually exclusive events, which […]