Author: Kedrick Stumbris

Kedrick Stumbris provides coverage on Wisconsin Badgers recruiting, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He received his B.A. with economics and political science majors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday wearing a jersey that does not match Milwaukee's "Gathering Place" court

Have you noticed that the Milwaukee Bucks jerseys clashed with the home court at Fiserv Forum? Down the stretch of the regular season, Milwaukee has played on its “Gathering Place” court for every home game. The court was designed to be played on when the Bucks wore blue City Edition jerseys for Wednesday home games. A snafu required Milwaukee to play every home game on the court for nearly two months. https://twitter.com/dgodz/status/1629268417114157056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1629268417114157056%7Ctwgr%5E37a585bff4ec24dd45dcb1616bb9782082d3b798%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportingnews.com%2Fus%2Fnba%2Fnews%2Fbucks-blue-court-uniforms-fiserv-forum-milwaukee%2Fpusxyxkh8qvldx4gnnspzpjo On February 24th, Bucks Chief Marketing Officer Dustin Godsey announced that there had been some damage to Milwaukee’s primary court. “For those curious about the use of the…

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Wade Miley

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Wade Miley had a previously untold story revealed by fellow pitcher Corbin Burnes today. When taking questions from the media ahead of the Brewers season opener tomorrow, Burnes was asked to share his favorite Wade Miley story. His answer was surprising. Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Corbin Burnes Shares Favorite Wade Miley Story https://twitter.com/BallySportWI/status/1641198100382457856?s=20 Burnes says his favorite Wade Miley story is “when Stephen Vogt saved [Miley’s] life a couple years ago.” The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner said that Miley “was choking on something in the clubhouse, and Vogt got up and gave him the Heimlich and…

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Packers News Robert Tonyan

Green Bay Packers News: Fans React to Robert Tonyan Signing with Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers free agent tight end Robert Tonyan is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. A former undrafted free agent, Tonyan had a breakout season in 2020, recording 11 touchdown passes before tearing his ACL in 2021. Packers fans have a lot of affinity for “Big Bob.” Nonetheless, many are ready to see him go – just not to a divisional foe. https://twitter.com/Draven1683/status/1636512767325749248?s=20 “I just yelled “Bobby, no!!!” out loud. #Tonyan #Packers #BearsStillSuck” – @Draven1683 https://twitter.com/lightsoflambeau/status/1636512262910365700?s=20 “March 16 2020 the Chicago Bears sign…

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Marquette basketball head coach Shaka Smart ahead of March Madness

Marquette basketball head coach Shaka Smart is trying to snap a six-game losing streak in the NCAA Tournament. After leading VCU to the Final Four in 2011, Smart did not advance past the Round of 32 again during his time in Richmond, VA. With Texas, Smart went 0-3 in March Madness. At the same time, Golden Eagles fans hope Smart can recapture the magic of that 2011 Final Four run at VCU and end a ten-year NCAA Tournament win drought for Marquette. Since 2013, Marquette has made the Big Dance three times (2017, 2019, 2022) but failed to win a…

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Greg Gard, Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers learned their NCAA Tournament fate today after a disappointing regular season and loss in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Wisconsin (17-14, 9-11 Big Ten) missed the NCAA Tournament for just the second time since 1998 and the second time under head coach Greg Gard. Wisconsin Badgers fans have debated Gard’s job status throughout the season. Following the news on Selection Sunday, Badgers fans sounded off on Twitter: Wisconsin Badgers Fans Criticize Head Coach Greg Gard https://twitter.com/mitchrob8/status/1635048032105529344?s=20 “Wow, playing in a natty just a few years ago to accepting an NIT bid. Clear and obvious…

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Milwaukee Brewers fans wait for single-game ticket sales to begin for the 2021 season

The Milwaukee Brewers 2023 season is just weeks away. Beginning today, fans can purchase tickets to individual games at American Family Field in Milwaukee. For one day only, the sale is accompanied by a giveaway for a number of prizes. The single-game ticket sale begins at 9:00 AM Central Standard Time on Saturday, February 25th. Milwaukee Brewers Single Game Ticket Sale Giveaways Fans can buy tickets to any Brewers home game, including opening day, here. For each ticket purchased on the first day of the sale, the purchaser will be automatically entered to win one of 25 prizes. There is no…

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Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Sal Frelick is expected to make an impact at the big league level this season. Frelick has been touted for his hitting ability but not necessarily his ability to hit for power. He hit .365 at Triple-A last season but only hit 11 home runs in 492 at-bats. During spring training, however, he is showcasing his power with smashing success. Sal Frelick Crushes Home Run During Spring Training https://twitter.com/BrewersPD/status/1629147543929237504 Brewers Player Development Tweeted a photo of a broken car windshield outside Milwaukee’s Arizona training facility. The windshield appears to have a baseball-shaped hole suggesting that a player…

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Milwaukee Brewers

With the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, baseball season will soon be in full swing. In less than seven weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers will begin their season aiming to reach the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons. Baseball Prospectus released its PECOTA win projections for all 30 MLB teams, and it has high hopes for the Brewers in 2023.  Milwaukee Brewers projected to improve win total from the 2022 season According to PECOTA, the Milwaukee Brewers or St. Louis Cardinals win the NL Central in over 95% of simulations. The Brewers have a slight edge over their…

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Milwaukee Brewers Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Brewers released their 2023 promotional schedule today. When attending a Brewers home game on a promotion date, fans will receive an item to be given away at the gates of American Family Field. The giveaway items include three bobbleheads, a “Yeli” Tumbler, and a special jersey featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others. Milwaukee Brewers reveal bobblehead giveaways The Brewers will give away three bobbleheads this season. Bobbleheads will be given to the first 30,000 ticketed fans that enter the gates. Each bobblehead features a current player on the club’s roster. The first bobblehead giveaway will feature Devin Williams. Williams,…

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Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns players Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges

The NBA got a major shakeup just before the trade deadline as Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Kevin Durant would be traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Phoenix Suns. The move has a seismic impact around the league that affects more than just Brooklyn and Phoenix. More moves by Brooklyn are expected to follow before today’s trade deadline at 2 PM Central. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1623564676066934785?s=20&t=bxrRsp8UHvMxx_IA0EFSkg Kevin Durant traded for Jae Crowder, Mikal Bridges, and more The trade package for Durant includes a bevy of draft capital and young players. The Phoenix Suns are sending first-round picks in the 2023, 2025, 2027, and…

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