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The Bucks classic edition uniform will make its season debut for the Oct. 26 "Return to the MECCA" game against the Celtics at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The jersey is a Nike version of the team's original '68 uniform and will be worn on select dates throughout the '17-18 season (Bucks). 

Effen Vodka's limited edition Cubs bottle is now available exclusively in the Chicago market and surrounding areas (Cubs). 

Connecticut-based Farmington Bank is now the official bank of UConn football, and ATMs will be available this season at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (UConn). 

Former NHLer Martin Biron has joined the Sabres broadcast team on MSG as an analyst (Pegula Sports & Entertainment). 

Fox Sports officially announced the hirings of former NCAA football coaches Les Miles and Mark Helfrich along with former ESPN Radio host Danny Kanell for the '17-18 college season (Fox Sports). 

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