(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher senior offensive lineman Blaise Andries (AN-drees) of Marshall has been named an academic all-American for the second consecutive year. Andries was named to this year’s first-team after being a second-team honoree last season. Andries already holds a degree in Mathematics, along with minors in Insurance and Statistics. Andries says he […]
Wild buy out Parise and Suter (AUDIO)
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club will buy out the final four years of the contracts of forward Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter. “I want to thank Zach and Ryan for everything they did for our organization over the past nine seasons, both on and off […]
Minnesotan Nyquist leading NASCAR’s social change (AUDIO)
(Daytona Beach, FL) — Last month, the Sports Business Journal named NASCAR as the Pro Sports League of the Year for the first time ever. One of the driving forces behind NASCAR’s big year is a Minnesota native. Eric Nyquist grew up in Albert Lea and went to college at Carleton in Northfield, where he […]
Canterbury Park announces 2021 Hall of Fame class
The newest members of the Canterbury Park Hall of Fame were announced today. The Class of 2021 includes A P Is Loose and Honey’s Sox Appeal, thoroughbreds that are among the all-time leaders in purse earnings in the history of the Shakopee, Minn. racetrack, as well as Steve and Dorothy Erban of Stillwater and Mary […]
Lynx beat LA Sparks 86-61
Lynx Notes • Napheesa Collier lead all scorers with a game-high and career-high-tying 27 points, marking her fifth 20+ point game of the season. She shot 11-of-17 from the field and recorded seven rebounds, two assists and two steals. • Layshia Clarendon finished with 14 points, connecting on 4-of-6 from the field, a game-high eight […]
Bubba Watson added to 3M Open field
Today 3M Open officials announced another collection of player commitments, with strong credentials, who will compete in the third edition of the 3M Open, scheduled for July 19-25 at TPC Twin Cities. Major champions Bubba Watson and Gary Woodland committed earlier this week. Watson, a two-time Masters champion, missed the cut in his only appearance […]
Curry returning to play for Gophers
University of Minnesota men’s basketball redshirt senior Eric Curry has announced that he will be returning for an additional year of competition next season. Curry is exercising his option under NCAA guidelines to compete in an extra season of competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Curry, a 6-9 forward from Memphis, Tenn., will also wear […]
Lynx re-sign Banham
Minnesota Lynx Head Coach and General Manager Cheryl Reeve yesterday announced the team has re-signed guard Rachel Banham for the remainder of the season. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Banham will be available for Wednesday’s home game against the Dallas Wings on July 7 at Target Center. Banham rejoins Minnesota […]
Wild re-sign Bjugstad for 2021-22
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin yesterday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Nick Bjugstad to a one-year, $900,000 contract. Bjugstad, 28 (7/17/92), recorded 17 points (6-11=17), three game-winning goals, a plus-7 rating, 48 hits and 22 blocked shots in 44 games during the 2020-21 season. The 6-foot-6, 208-pound forward set […]
DJ commits to PGA Tour event in Minnesota
3M Open tournament officials announced an official commitment from World No. 2 Dustin Johnson, who will be competing for the second consecutive year in the PGA TOUR’s 3M Open, scheduled for July 22-25 at TPC Twin Cities. “We are thrilled with this early commitment and appreciate Dustin adding us to his summer schedule and we […]