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Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

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Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to extend their lead in the National League Ch...

Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 1d

Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as #Dodgers beat #Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a three-hitter for the first postseason complete game in eight years as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 to extend their lead in the National League Ch...

rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight's attendance at American Family Field for #Brewers vs. #Dodgers in Game 2 of the #NLCS is 41,427 (sellout).

Mike Shildt says decision to retire was his own, but Padres questions remain

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#Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will pitch Game 4 of the NLCS vs. #Brewers. Tyler Glasnow gets the start in Game 3.

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Matt Ford @mford.bsky.social · 1d

Padres manager Mike Shildt said he retired in part because of death threats from sports bettors:

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rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 1d

Can't speak for the Marcus Corp., which owns the historic hotel, but the Pfister is considered one of if not THE nicest hotel in Milwaukee, if you're in to the Victorian theme.

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#Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernández on being thrown out at home on rare #Brewers 8-6-2 double play in Game 1 of NLCS on Monday: "In the moment, I got blocked, I think, and there's not an explanation. I just (expletive) up. It's that simple."

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#Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernández on the team staying at the rumored-to-be haunted Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. "I don't believe in ghosts." But Hernández said his wife might and doesn't want to stay there. Dodgers are in Milwaukee to take on #Brewers in NLCS.

Four coaches new to the Big Ten look to get their programs back on track

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“You can have success right away. It just depends on the players you coach and the staff that you hire. Hopefully we did those the right way and I’m pretty sure we did." - new Iowa coach Ben McCollum.

Dusty May led Michigan to a Big Ten Tournament championship and an appearance in the Sweet 16 last season, his first as coach of the Wolverines.

JuJu-less Big Ten prepares for another women's basketball season with UCLA a favorite

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ICYMI: The Big Ten is preparing for a season without USC's JuJu Watkins, reigning AP Player of the Year. “I’m bummed for her, for the rivalry, for the conference. I’m bummed for our game." -Cori Close, coach of rival UCLA. My story for @apnews.com

Southern California star JuJu Watkins propelled the Trojans to a Big Ten regular-season title and a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance last season.

JuJu-less Big Ten prepares for another women's basketball season with UCLA a favorite

rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 7d

Southern California star JuJu Watkins propelled the Trojans to a Big Ten regular-season title and a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance last season. If the Trojans want to match that success this year, they’ll need to do it without her. My story from today's Big Ten media day in Chicago.

Southern California star JuJu Watkins propelled the Trojans to a Big Ten regular-season title and a second consecutive Elite Eight appearance last season.

The Blind Horse Cellar Is Open in Cedarburg

rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 7d

The Blind Horse Cellar opened for business on Wednesday in downtown Cedarburg. The new satellite location of the winery and restaurant in Kohler was enabled by a 2023 overhaul of Wisconsin liquor laws.

The new location of the winery and restaurant in Kohler was enabled by a 2023 overhaul of Wisconsin liquor laws.

Suzan Fete Reflects on 33 Years of Leading Renaissance Theaterworks

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Suzan Fete will retire at the end of the upcoming season after 33 years of artistic leadership at Renaissance Theaterworks: “We started Renaissance with the belief that theater could be a vehicle to promote gender equity and create positive social change."

The artistic director and co-founder (and Betty Award winner) will retire at the end of the season in May.

Bucks Season Preview: Giannis Feeling Confident in New-Look Team

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Corri Hess @corrihess.bsky.social · 13d

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#Bucks top free-agent signing Myles Turner on life in Milwaukee: “It’s been dope. The people have been so welcoming. I’m comfortable just walking around in public. They’ve embraced me. It comes with being in the Midwest and being in a ‘small market.'"

Bucks look ahead to a new chapter after big changes from another disappointing season.

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#Bucks General Manager Jon Horst announced at the team's media day that Giannis Antetokounmpo has COVID and will not be attending in person. Antetokounmpo is in Greece and is unable to attend while recovering.

rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 16d

"He thinks that the team is obviously – we’ve had some bad fortune these last couple of years in the playoffs but there’s a lot of positives. Obviously, the move for Myles (Turner) was a big decision for us. You don’t stretch/waive Damian Lillard without a lot of introspection.”

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#Bucks governor Wes Edens: “I had a great conversation with Giannis (Antetokounmpo) back in June and he made it clear that he was very committed to Milwaukee. He likes being here. He likes his family being here."

What to Expect for Wisconsin Fall Colors This Autumn

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Peak season is still a couple weeks away for most of the state, still leaving plenty of time for leaf-peeping excursions, whether Up North or right here in and around Milwaukee.

A warm, sunny September has most of Wisconsin lining up for a relatively late peak.

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 60th home run against Rockies

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Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 59th and 60th homers on Wednesday night, solo shots for the Seattle Mariners in the first and eighth innings against the Colorado Rockies.

Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 59th and 60th homers on Wednesday night, solo shots for the Seattle Mariners in the first and eighth innings against the Colorado Rockies.

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Chourio, Mears help the Brewers beat the Padres 3-1 to avoid a 3-game sweep apnews.com/article/brew...

Chourio, Mears help the Brewers beat the Padres 3-1 to avoid a 3-game sweep

Jackson Chourio robbed Xander Bogaerts of a three-run home run in the first inning and Nick Mears got Luis Arraez to fly out to center to end a bases-loaded threat in the seventh as the Milwaukee Brew...

Milwaukee County Zoo Community Mourns Ruth the Elephant

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Ruth, the beloved matriarch of the Milwaukee County Zoo's elephant herd, was euthanized in an emotional scene on Saturday following her second fall this month.

The 43-year-old elephant was euthanized in an emotional scene Saturday after her second fall this month.

Rested Woodruff has solid start and Perkins drives in 5 to lead Brewers over Angels 9-2

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rrovito.bsky.social @rrovito.bsky.social · 28d

Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings, Sal Frelick hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins tied a career high with five RBIs to lead the #Brewers to a 9-2 win over the #Angels on Wednesday night.

Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings, Sal Frelick hit a three-run homer and Blake Perkins tied a career high with five RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-2 win over the Los Angeles Angel...