Oscar Robertson's NBA title ring sells for $91,000 in auction

NEW YORK — Oscar Robertson's 1971 NBA championship ring has sold for a little more than $91,000 in an auction.The ring the Hall of Fame guard won with Milwaukee for his only NBA title was the top seller from a collection of his items in the Lelands.com 2018 Invitational Auction.Robertson's Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame ring sold for about $60,000 and one of his game-used Bucks jerseys went for a little more than $50,000 in the auction that ended early Saturday.

First responders take part in 'Functional Training Exercise' at new Fiserv Forum

MILWAUKEE -- Emergency responders on Thursday, Aug. 16 got their first chance to practice at the Fiserv Forum.Milwaukee police and firefighters, along with officials from the Office of Emergency Management conducted training drills at the new Milwaukee Bucks' arena.People acted as victims, with loud noise-making devices and simulated weapons involved in this exercise.

'Milwaukee Oktoberfest' will be 1st event on plaza adjacent to Fiserv Forum, Oct. 5-7

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Oktoberfest, a German festival celebrating its ninth consecutive year in Milwaukee, will be the first event on the plaza adjacent to Fiserv Forum, taking place from Oct. 5-7, according to a news release from Milwaukee Bucks officials.Presented by Swarmm Events, Milwaukee Oktoberfest will be free to the public and feature a Stein Hoisting competition, brat-eating contest and live polka music, among other German-themed activities.“We are excited to make Milwaukee Oktoberfest the first-ever event on the plaza outside of our world-class arena.

'We have the best jobs:' Members of Bucks Gaming earn $32K-$35K in 6 months playing NBA 2K

MILWAUKEE -- According to market research, the video game industry worldwide could rake in almost $140 billion in 2018 alone, and the NBA wants a slice of that very fat pie. "Bucks Gaming" is part of the league's efforts to be a major player in "eSports."Bright lights and a big stage make up a setting you would expect for a marquee matchup in the NBA, but this court belonged to a new breed of Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks sign free agent guard Pat Connaughton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent guard Pat Connaughton.A news release from the team says Connaughton, 25, appeared in all 82 games last season for the Portland Trail Blazers and averaged 5.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 35.2 percent from three-point range.

First-ever game to be played at Fiserv Forum pits Bucks against Bulls

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks revealed on Tuesday, July 31 the team will play the first-ever game at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. (CT) when they open the 2018 preseason schedule against the Chicago Bulls.A news release indicates the team will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Oct. 12, in the 42nd MACC Fund game.