(Minneapolis, MN) — Golden Gopher star wrestler Gable Steveson of Apple Valley is using his platform as a well-known black athlete to raise awareness on social justice issues. Steveson says he became more active after the death of George Floyd and has taken part in local protests, tried to help educate friends on the issues, […]
NFL reducing preseason slate
The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following an all virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league […]
Major League Baseball, Twins making plans without some people
A small group of players, including Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman and Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake, have announced they won’t be playing during Major League Baseball’s 60-game season. The Minnesota Twins have shuffled their on-field staff to protect the health of some of their older coaches. As the sport lurches toward a late July start during […]
Gopher star wrestler looking ahead after season ends early (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — University of Minnesota star wrestler Gable Steveson of Apple Valley says he is moving past the disappointment of not getting a chance to win a national championship in his hometown in front of a record crowd. Steveson had just won the Big Ten heavyweight title and was the heavy favorite to win […]
Sano situation unsettled
(Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic are opening an investigation into allegations Minnesota Twins slugger Miguel Sano participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, prosecutors said Thursday. The Twins, however, said they were told Sano was cleared of the accusations. Sano, who signed a three-year, $30 million contract with […]
3M Open organizers say they can still put on a big time event (AUDIO)
(Blaine, MN) — Organizers of the P-G-A Tour event scheduled next month in the Twin Cities are disappointed they won’t be able to allow fans to come and watch the tournament in person, but they also believe the event still presents a chance to showcase the state of Minnesota, the Twin Cities, the T-P-C course […]
Richardson thrilled to be back with Gopher softball as assistant coach (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — New University of Minnesota assistant softball coach Katie Richardson says she is excited to be returning to where she was an all-American third baseball for the Golden Gophers. New head coach Piper Ritter completed her coaching staff with the announcement of the Richardson hiring this week. Richardson says she feels like she […]
Big league baseball set to return, with risks
Ron Gardenhire and Dusty Baker are a little uneasy. Jim Crane hopes his Houston Astros can play in front of fans at some point. As baseball scrambles to start an abbreviated season, the prevailing mood is one of nervous excitement. ”Is it a risk? Absolutely,” said Gardenhire, the 62-year-old manager of the Detroit Tigers. ”There’s […]
Northwoods League “MN-IA” pod to begin play on July 1st (AUDIO)
(Rochester, MN) — The Northwoods League has announced the start of a regional season featuring four teams from Minnesota and a fifth from Iowa. This “pod” of teams will begin competition on July 1st with the season running through August 20th. Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud and Willmar are the four Minnesota-based teams, while Waterloo is […]
Minnesota connections abound from ESPY awards
No red carpet, no nattily dressed athletes, no house band or monologue poking fun at the past year’s top athletes and moments. This was a different version of The ESPYS. The focus of Sunday night’s show on ESPN was hope and inspiration in the time of coronavirus. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, along with soccer star […]