The Minnesota Vikings announce the following roster moves: PLACED ON RESERVE/COVID-19: NO. …. PLAYER ………. POS. … EXP. …………… COLLEGE 8 ……… Kirk Cousins ……. QB ……. 10 …….. Michigan State 87 ……. Myron Mitchell … WR …….. R ……………………. UAB 11 ……. Kellen Mond…….. QB …….. R ………….. Texas A&M 14 ……. Nate […]
Boxing takes spotlight this weekend in Minneapolis
(Minneapolis, MN) — Former Olympian Gabriel Maestre of Venezuela has a new opponent for his nationally televised title fight this Saturday night, August 7, at the Minneapolis Armory. Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) confirmed Monday that Mykal Fox (22-2, 5 KOs) will battle Maestre (3-0, 3 KOs) for the WBA interim welterweight title. Maestre’s original opponent, […]
Former Gopher Groenewegen wins bronze in Japan
Minnesota Softball legend Sara Groenewegen made history on Tuesday becoming the first Golden Gopher to win a softball Olympic medal as Canada defeated Mexico 3-2 at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Groenewegen was clutch throughout the entire competition, leading the Canadians in innings pitched (12.1) strikeouts (14). “We are beyond excited for Sara Groenewegen and the […]
Wild sign goalie
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has re-signed goaltender Andrew Hammond to a one-year, two-way contract ($750,000/$200,000). Hammond, 33 (2/11/88), was assigned to the Minnesota Wild taxi squad on Jan. 13, 2021 and did not appear in a game during the 2020-21 season. He went 16-12-3 with […]
Champ wins 3M Open in Twin Cities
BLAINE, Minn. – Entering Sunday’s final round of the 3M Open two shots off the lead, Cameron Champ fired a 6-under 66 at TPC Twin Cities to claim a two-stroke victory for his third win on the PGA Tour. Champ ends a drought of five missed cuts over his previous six starts with his performance […]
Former Gopher wins gold in Japan
Minnesota alum Bowe Becker embodied every bit of the Golden Gopher name at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Sunday night, as he left the pool deck with his first ever Olympic gold medal hanging around his neck. Becker and Team USA earned the honor in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, winning in a time of 3:08.97. […]
Twins Lose; Trade Cruz
The Minnesota Twins suffered a pair of losses on Thursday. On the field, the fell short against the Angels at Target Field. Off the field, they lost one of their leaders in Nelson Cruz who was shipped off to Tampa Bay. Cruz has over 400 home runs in his career and is 41 years old. […]
Twins Gain Split with White Sox
(Chicago, IL) — Max Kepler and Jorge Polonco each homered and Michael Pineda gave up one run as the Twins beat the White Sox 7-2 on Wednesday night in Chicago. Pineda lasted five innings and struck out three while walking one to get the win and improve to 4-and-5 on the season. Kepler’s homer was […]
Bucks Are NBA Champs
(Milwaukee, WI) — The Bucks are N-B-A champions for the first time in 50 years after beating the Suns 105-98 in Game Six of the N-B-A Finals in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAHN-iss ah-dedo-KOON-bo) went off for 50 points and 14 rebounds, earning N-B-A Finals M-V-P honors. The Bucks become just the fifth team to win […]
Wild announce protected list for Wednesday expansion draft
Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has protected seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender for the NHL Expansion Draft. The following players were protected for the NHL Expansion Draft: Goaltender – Cam Talbot Defensemen – Jonas Brodin, Matt Dumba and Jared Spurgeon Forwards – Joel Eriksson Ek, […]