MILWAUKEE — Not even a case of COVID-19 could prevent Giannis Antetokounmpo from discussing his excitement regarding his upcoming season with the new-look Milwaukee Bucks.
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Photos: Brewers close out regular season with home game against Reds
Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick bunts during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Freddy Peralta throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds' Elly De La Cruz hits a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin is hit by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers Trevor Megill throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Isaac Collins hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Danny Jansen crosses home after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Andrew Vaughn hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Aaron Ashby throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Milwaukee.
- Morry Gash, Associated Press
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