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FILE - Wisconsin Elections Commission member Robert Spindell speaks during a meeting, Nov. 2, 2023 in Madison, Wis. The Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission who has faced calls to resign after falsely declaring that former President Donald Trump won the state even though he lost claimed Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 that "no white Republican that has done more for the Black community than me.” (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, file)

Wisconsin elections official claims he’s done more for Black community than any White Republican

By Scott Bauer - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for an opening against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Doc Rivers’ first win as Bucks coach means he’ll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat Mavs

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver smiles during a news conference announcing that the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco at the Chase Center in San Francisco,, Nov. 6, 2023. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, is the 10th anniversary of Silver taking over as commissioner of the NBA. The league's board of governors rewarded him with a multiyear extension this week, ensuring that he will oversee the NBA for the foreseeable future. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner of the NBA

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Bucks officially announce they have hired Doc Rivers as their coach

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Doc Rivers finalizing deal to take over as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks coach Adrian Griffin gestures during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Bucks fire coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games despite having one of NBA’s top records

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, passes the ball around Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Donovan Mitchell scores 31 points as Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 135-95 for 6th win in a row

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis reacts after a three pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Portis, Antetokounmpo spark 25-0 spurt in Bucks’ 135-102 blowout of Celtics

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

New York Mets' Pete Alonso hits a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in New York. Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso are among 194 players across Major League Baseball still negotiating salaries for the 2024 season leading into Thursday’s Jan. 11, 2024, deadline. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

22 major league players left in arbitration after 171 reach agreements

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11), second from right, puts up a shot over Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Knicks snap long losing streak to Bucks with sold-out win

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase plays during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Detroit. Haase has signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers were seeking a backup catcher as they attempt to replace Victor Caratini, who signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Houston Astros earlier this month. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Eric Haase agrees to deal with Milwaukee Brewers as they attempt to add catching depth

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Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo argues with an Indiana Pacers coach after an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks, Pacers square off in dispute over game ball after Giannis’ record-setting performance

Associated Press

American Family Field in Milwaukee is shown Sept. 15, 2023. The Wisconsin state Senate is poised to approve a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars of public funds to help the Milwaukee Brewers repair their stadium over the next three decades. The Senate is expected to vote on the proposal during a floor session set to begin Tuesday morning, Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Wisconsin state Senate approves downsized Milwaukee Brewers stadium repair bill

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell looks on before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Chicago. Counsell is meeting with the Cleveland Guardians about their managerial opening, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Quinn Harris, File)

Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA preseason basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Things to know about the NBA season: Lots of money, lots of talent, lots of stats

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic applauds on the bench during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

Nuggets to face slew of challengers for NBA title

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

American Family Field is seen Sept. 15, 2023, in Milwaukee.The public will get a chance to sound off on a Republican-authored plan to hand the Milwaukee Brewers more than $614 million to fund repairs at American Family Field. A state Assembly committee is set to hold a hearing on the proposal Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at Wisconsin State Fair Park. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin hearing considers $614M plan to fund Milwaukee Brewers stadium repairs

By Todd Richmond - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and head coach Adrian Griffin pose for a picture during the NBA basketball team's media day in Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bucks’ Middleton remains limited in practice, but he’s optimistic about starting the season on time

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a Game 2 of their National League wildcard baseball series against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Diamondbacks erase early deficit again and beat Brewers 5-2 to sweep NL Wild Card Series

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll celebrates hiis two-run home run during the third inning of a Game 1 of their National League wildcard baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Diamondbacks hit Corbin Burnes hard to rally for 6-3 victory over Brewers in Wild Card Series opener

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press