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Contributing writer and digital reporter at Milwaukee Magazine. Stringer for Associated Press Sports and MLB.com. Allegheny Mountains born and raised. Marquette University grad. website: www.richrovito.com Pax et bonum. 14 Joys.

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The box score on the night Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, 2nd-most ever in a NBA game.

11.03.2026 03:49 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 4
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Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in league history to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in #Heat win over #Wizards.

11.03.2026 02:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Paralympics, U.S. curlers Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer are right where they belong (Gift Article) The road to Milan Cortina wasn't easy, but through teamwork and growing confidence, Emt and Dwyer give the U.S. a real medal shot.

HUGE win for Team USA MD curling against the Italians. They’re at 3-3 in round robin play and up against undefeated China tomorrow with hopes of breaking out of the pack of teams all with 3-3 standings. Go Team USA!

Here’s a gift link for a profile of the MD team. www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...

08.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pink Umbrella Theatre Company Is Getting a Permanent Space in Milwaukee The theatre company, which focuses on employing disabled cast and crew, hope to have their own space running by this fall.

Pink Umbrella Theatre Company, which focuses on employing disabled cast and crew, finally has a home of its own after buying a 3,600-square-foot building on Historic Mitchell St. The space will be known as Pink’s Accessible Theater House, or PATH.

05.03.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hawks beat slumping Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight and climb above .500 Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 131-113 to win their fifth straight game and move above .500 for the first time since December.

Atlanta #Hawks beat slumping #Bucks 131-113 to win 5th straight and climb above .500 tinyurl.com/yrp4kteu

05.03.2026 05:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buffalo Public Radio Signal To Go Commercial Due To Federal Cuts - Radio Ink Buffalo Toronto Public Media is converting 94.5 FM to an advertising-eligible license and reshuffling programming across its frequencies after losing $2.2 million in annual federal funding.

Interesting and unusual move by Buffalo Toronto Public Media as Buffalo public radio signal to go commercial due to federal cuts. via Radio Ink

04.03.2026 18:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher Asian shares have resumed their decline, with South Korea's benchmark plunging 8%, after a global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street. Oil prices climbed still higher.

Asian shares have resumed their decline, with South Korea's benchmark plunging 8% after a global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street. Oil prices climbed still higher.

04.03.2026 03:23 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6
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Milwaukee Film Buys Downer Theatre on the East Side The well-loved East Side theatre finally has a local owner.

Milwaukee Film buys the historic Downer Theatre, a move that secures local ownership for the 100-year-old East Side movie house. The purchase also launches a capital campaign to raise funding for preservation, renovation and improvements to the theatre.

02.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Bucks injury report for tonight's game vs. #Celtics has Giannis Antetokounmpo upgraded to questionable with right calf strain. He's missed the team's past 15 games.

02.03.2026 18:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Giddey has triple-double, Bulls use 27-0 run to beat Bucks 120-97 and stop 11-game slide Josh Giddey had 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his eighth triple-double this season, and the Chicago Bulls used a 27-0 run to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 120-97 and end an 11-game losing strea...

Giddey has triple-double, #Bulls use 27-0 run to beat #Bucks 120-97 and stop 11-game slide

02.03.2026 03:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brunson scores 27 points, Anunoby 24 as the Knicks cruise past the Bucks 127-98 Jalen Brunson scored 27 points and OG Anunoby added 24 as the New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98.

Brunson scores 27 points, Anunoby 24 as the #Knicks cruise past the #Bucks 127-98

28.02.2026 03:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Knicks starters vs. #Bucks

G – Mikal Bridges (#25)
G – Jalen Brunson (#11)
F – OG Anunoby (#8)
F – Josh Hart (#3)
C – Karl-Anthony Towns (#32)

Inactive: Pacome Dadiet, Dillon Jones, Miles McBride, Kevin McCullar Jr.

28.02.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Bucks starters tonight vs. #Knicks at Fiserv Forum

G – Ryan Rollins (#13)
G – Kevin Porter Jr. (#7)
F – AJ Green (#20)
F – Kyle Kuzma (#18)
C – Myles Turner (#3)

Inactive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince and Cormac Ryan

28.02.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Milwaukeean Who Helped Keep the Ice β€˜Fast’ at the Olympics Paul Golomski of the Pettit National Ice Center was part of a four-person ice tech crew in Milan.

Paul Golomski, Pettit National Ice Center general manager, served on an elite ice-making team at the Winter Olympics speedskating venue. When Kewaskum's Jordan Stolz took gold in his first race in Milan, Golomski battled a wave of emotions. β€œI was really having trouble keeping my composure."

27.02.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86 Neil Sedaka, the million-selling singer and songwriter, has died. His many hits included β€œBreaking Up Is Hard to Do,” β€œCalendar Girl” and β€œOh!

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

27.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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LA-Based Filmmaker Wants to Bring Film Production Back Home to Wisconsin Though Nathan Deming has lived in LA for over a decade, he’s working hard to improve the state of film production in his home state.

As a filmmaker, it makes sense that Nathan Deming has lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade. But he takes advantage of every opportunity to work in his native Wisconsin. My story for @milwaukeemag.bsky.social.

27.02.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Porter, Rollins lead the Bucks past the short-handed Cavaliers, 118-116 Kevin Porter Jr. had 20 points, Ryan Rollins added 18 and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116 on Wednesday night for their fifth victory in six games.

Porter, Rollins lead the #Bucks past the short-handed #Cavaliers, 118-116

26.02.2026 03:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra are on opposite sides over one oddly persistent issue in the NBA: what coaches wear on the sideline.

Pat Riley reignites NBA dress code debate. β€œHe gave me a few suits when I was an assistant coach, but I looked like the lead singer from the Talking Heads,” #Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who favors casual attire, said in Milwaukee Tuesday. My story for Associated Press.

25.02.2026 22:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival Ends Its Annual Tradition in Milwaukee The bike festival will move back to being held every five years instead of annually.

Harley-Davidson Homecoming, the annual lakefront festival, has ended. The motorcycle festival will return to being held every five years. News comes as Harley launches sponsorship of Summerfest's celebration of America’s 250th birthday on July 4.

25.02.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Porter, Portis and Rollins power the Bucks to a 128-117 win over the Heat Kevin Porter Jr. matched his season high with 32 points and Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins scored 21 apiece as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 128-117 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in f...

Porter, Portis and Rollins power the #Bucks to a 128-117 win over the #Heat

25.02.2026 04:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra are on opposite sides over one oddly persistent issue in the NBA: what coaches wear on the sideline.

Pat Riley revives the NBA coach suit debate. #Heat coach Erik Spoelstra wants to keep sideline wear casual, while #Bucks coach Doc Rivers thinks suits for playoffs a good idea.

25.02.2026 01:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

#Heat starters tonight vs. #Bucks at Fiserv Forum

G – Davion Mitchell (#45)
G – Norman Powell (#24)
F – Pelle Larsson (#9)
F – Andrew Wiggins (#22)
C – Bam Adebayo (#13)

Inactive: Nikola Jović, Trevor Keels, Terry Rozier

25.02.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#Bucks starters for tonight's matchup with #Heat

G – Ryan Rollins (#13)
G – Kevin Porter Jr. (#7)
F – AJ Green (#20)
F – Kyle Kuzma (#18)
C – Myles Turner (#3)

Inactive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince

25.02.2026 00:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tip of the hat to my good friend Rick Samson, who was in Milan throughout the run of speedskating events during the Winter Olympics and was kind enough to provide me with some awesome photos I used in my coverage of Kewaskum's Jordan Stolz for @milwaukeemag.bsky.social. #MilanCortina2026

24.02.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s How Every Wisconsinite in the Milan Olympics Finished Despite several strong finishes, the only medals were won by Kewaskum speedskater Jordan Stolz, who was the most decorated U.S. Olympian in 2026.

Speedskater Jordan Stolz drew lots of attention, but other Wisconsin athletes had their moments at the Winter Olympics, including DSHA grad Jadin O'Brien, who likely took the final ride with five-time Olympian Elana Myers Taylor. #MilanCortina2026

24.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ceremonial medals honoring Kewaskum speedskater Jordan Stolz (and one for Alysa Liu) are draped over the speedskater statue at the Pettit National Ice Center. There's also a poster in the lobby where people are writing messages to Stolz, who won three medals at Winter Olympics. #MilanCortina2026

23.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordan Stolz Is the Most Decorated American 2026 Olympic Athlete The Wisconsin speedskater brought three medals home from the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Kewaskum speedskater Jordan Stolz leaves the Milan Cortina Games as the most decorated U.S. Olympian, with a pair of gold medals earned with Olympic-record performances and a hard-fought silver medal, while setting his sights on the 2030 Games in France.

23.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordan Stolz Wins Third Olympic Medal The Kewaskum speedskater took silver in the 1,500 meters on Thursday.

It took the race of a lifetime to keep Jordan Stolz from a third gold medal in the Milan Cortina Olympics, but the Kewaskum speedskater captured a silver medal in the 1,500 meters on Thursday, to go along with two golds he won earlier in the Games.

19.02.2026 23:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought Mikaela Shiffrin’s eight-year Olympic medal drought is over. The American skiing standout has put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom by 1.50 seconds.

American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in women’s slalom, breaking an eight-year medal drought at the Winter Games.

18.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 199 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 11
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Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US Lindsey Vonn says the latest surgery on her left leg that she broke in the Olympic downhill β€œwent well” and now she β€œwill be able to finally go back to the U.S.”

Lindsey Vonn says her latest surgery after Olympic crash 'went well' and she can return to US

14.02.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0