SPORTS LINE
The Milwaukee Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and pulled down 14 rebounds before leaving the game with an injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers 134-123 on Sunday. It was a near triple-double for Antetokounmpo with 14 rebounds and eight assists. Ryan Rollins added 20 points with seven dimes. Antetokounmpo landed awkwardly as he completed a dunk late in the third quarter. He briefly remained in the game and dunked again on Milwaukee’s next possession. He fouled the possession after that and attempted a pair of free throws before heading to the locker room. Antetokounmpo also had eight assists while Bobby Portis scored 29 points and added 10 rebounds.
Ryan Rollins shot 8 for 12, including 3 for 5 from beyond the 3-point line, to finish with 20 points, seven assists, and three steals. Antetokounmpo said he wasn’t planning on getting imaging. The two-time MVP said he believed he could have finished the game but chose to follow the advice of the Bucks’ training staff. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo has missed a career-high 31 games this season. He’s had two extended absences because of strains in his right calf. He sat out the Bucks’ 122-99 loss at Atlanta on Saturday because of a sprained left ankle. The Bucks also come out in the fourth firing, rattling off a quick 9-2 run at the start of the frame and never looking back. Portis scored 13 of his points in the fourth. Milwaukee tied a season-high with 23 3-pointers as a team. They also had just one more than their season-low with nine turnovers committed. Milwaukee completed the season-series sweep over Indiana and took down the Pacers for the fifth straight time. Overall, the Bucks have won seven of the last eight matchups.
The Milwaukee Brewers.
Another season of Milwaukee Brewers baseball is nearly upon us, and with it, the team has announced its list of theme nights, community nights, and an on-sale date for single-game tickets. Milwaukee’s theme nights for 2026 are as follows. Friday, April 24 — Star Wars™ Night with postgame laser show (Grogu™ bobble giveaway), presented by ESPN Milwaukee. Tuesday, May 12 — Bark at the Park (rope chew toy giveaway), presented by Tavo Pets. Friday, May 22 — Boy Band Night with postgame fireworks show (BrewCrew Boyz t-shirt giveaway), presented by Wintrust. Sunday, July 19 — Paw Patrol™ Day (lunch box giveaway). Wednesday, August 5 — NARUTO™ Night with postgame laser show (NARUTO™ Brewers jersey giveaway). Wednesday, August 19 — Hello Kitty® Night (Brewers Hello Kitty® bobble giveaway). Friday, September 25 — Peanuts® Night (Brewers Lucy bobble giveaway). The team has not yet announced any regular promotional giveaways for the season, so stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks. Theme night tickets are already available for purchase.
The Green Bay Packers.
The Green Bay Packers are in a unique situation in the NFL, as it is a publicly-owned franchise. The Green Bay Packers occupy a unique place in the NFL. They are the league’s lone publicly owned franchise — a point of pride for generations of fans and shareholders. But in today’s NFL economy, where billionaires and private equity funds are pouring unprecedented money into franchises, that uniqueness presents tough challenges. And that’s exactly why Ed Policy deserves credit for thinking ahead. That has advantages and disadvantages. The Packers’ president and CEO acknowledged a reality that many around the league prefer not to talk about: the financial playing field is shifting quickly. While other teams can sell small equity stakes to private equity funds and instantly raise significant money, the Packers simply don’t have that option.
The team’s president fears that it could lead to some problems down the road for Green Bay, as it looks to remain competitive. They’re soon to be the only stadium without naming rights. As Green Bay looks to increase revenues, the Packers are going to raise ticket prices for 2026. Packers management says the team draws big crowds and wasn’t using that interest to its full potential. Green Bay will raise face-value ticket prices from 3 to 11 percent for 2026. The front office hopes that the change will keep the team viable financially in the years ahead. Policy is smart to look ahead with pragmatism. He openly discussed exploring new revenue opportunities the Packers historically haven’t fully tapped — including entitlements tied to the training facility and the Titletown campus. Policy made it crystal clear that this is all about protecting the Packers’ ability to compete. Indeed, he emphasized that financial pressures cannot be allowed to influence football decisions. His job, as he framed it, is ensuring the Packers never reach that point.
