'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.

Milwaukee Bucks sign forward Ersan Ilyasova, 10-year NBA veteran

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed forward Ersan Ilyasova.Ilyasova, a 10-year NBA veteran who was originally selected by the Bucks with the 36th pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, finished the 2017-18 season with the Philadelphia 76ers after starting the season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Former Bucks star Jabari Parker plays game of pickup in Bay View

MILWAUKEE -- He may be leaving for Chicago but before that big announcement, former Bucks' Jabari Parker was spotted playing a game of hoops with local residents in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.Parker tipped off fans to the game Thursday, July 12 by sharing a picture on his Instagram with the caption: "2372 S Logan Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 United States."

'A great night of fights:' UFC coming to Milwaukee's new Bucks' arena on Dec. 15

MILWAUKEE -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to Milwaukee's new Bucks' arena on Saturday, Dec. 15.According to a news release, the on-sale date for tickets to see "the can’t-miss-action inside the hallowed Octagon" will be announced soon.“We are thrilled to bring the UFC to our new arena as we continue to deliver the best in sports and entertainment to Milwaukee.