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Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy has Olympic gold and silver on his resume
MINNEAPOLIS — When Otis Harris began working courtroom security at the Hennepin County public safety building in January, he carried some impressive medals that initially went undetected. "I'm not going to walk around boasting or bragging about it," Harris said, as he reluctantly showed off two of his most...
A former University of Minnesota diver wins first U.S. medal of the Paris Summer Olympics
Divers Sarah Bacon, formerly of the University of Minnesota, and Kassidy Cook have won the United States’ first medal of the Paris Olympics. Bacon and Cook took home the silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard competition, held at the Aquatics Center in Saint-Denis, north of Paris. This is the first time the U.S. has medaled in the event since 2012.
Bloomington Opens Registration for Adult Fall Sports Leagues
For those in Bloomington with an itch for some recreational competition, your moment in the sun has arrived – or, depending on your sport of choice, your moment under the gymnasium fluorescents. Bloomington Parks and Recreation is rolling out the red carpet for athletic thrill-seekers, announcing the start of registration for their fall adult sports leagues. So, lace up those sneakers, dust off those kneepads, it's game on.
Minnesota team strikes gold at AAU Nationals
From July 2 to 6, the World Taekwondo Academy Competition Team showcased their exceptional skills at the AAU Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The AAU Nationals, one of the world’s premier taekwondo tournaments, attracts nearly 4,000 top competitors from across North America. The World Taekwondo Academy Team emerged victorious, bringing home a total of 27 medals, including eight golds. Notably, seven athletes qualified for the USA National Team Trials, with one already securing a spot on the team. World Taekwondo Academy was the only team in Minnesota to qualify athletes for the team trials, set to take place in Greensboro, North Carolina, at the end of July. The Academy is poised to continue their winning streak and aims to bring back more gold from the USA National Team Trials.
Minnesota coach PJ Fleck on an EA Sports College Football 25 hack
'A fun matchup': Players enjoy facing former teammates in EA Sports College Football 25. It's not just Wisconsin football players facing each other in the most-hyped video game of a generation. See how it's brought together players from different teams across the nation.
Lynx quartet ready to take center stage as the Olympic curtain rises in Paris
MINNEAPOLIS — The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are finally here. Competitions have already begun and Friday afternoon marks the official ceremonial commencement of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad. The Next will be all over Team USA’s quest for an eighth consecutive gold medal and the rest of the women’s basketball tournament over the coming weeks and the Minnesota Lynx have a healthy share of storylines in Paris.
Thomas McMillian Breaks 13-14 NAG Record With 56.36 100 Backstroke
LCM (50 meters) 14 year old Thomas McMillan swam to a new national age group (NAG) record in the boys 100 backstroke on night 2 of Futures in Minneapolis. McMillan swam to a 56.36. McMillan who swims for St Charles Swim Team out of Illinois broke the previous record that...
Tour de Tonka bicycle ride rolls into Delano
The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride rolls into town next weekend. The one-day ride is expected to draw about 3,000 bicyclists to the prairie, said Minnetonka Community Education Director Tim Litfin, a Delano native who started the event in 2006. Tour de Tonka, which raises money for the ICA...
PJ Fleck confirms the "expectation" is for the Gophers to use the full revenue-share allotment in 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The world of college sports is changing, and at the fore-front of that is the settlement of House vs. NCAA. There is a lot of legal language to sift through to fully understand the scope of a complicated settlement process, which will means billions in backpay to former college athletes. But here's the overarching through line that will alter college football's future forever: Revenue sharing is here.
Here are the Minnesota Olympians to watch at the Paris Games
More than two dozen athletes with Minnesota ties head to Paris this week for the Summer Olympics.The big picture: Gymnast Suni Lee of St. Paul and swimmer Regan Smith of Lakeville — two of the state's buzziest Olympians — will vie to return to the podium this year. Both medaled in the 2020 games, with Lee taking home gold.Zoom in: Eight members of Team USA have a hometown listed in Minnesota. They'll compete in sports ranging from sailing to volleyball.All but one of those athletes are from the metro. The other, BMX bike racer Alise Willoughby, is from St. Cloud.The...
Eden Prairie Lions Club tees up for annual Charity Golf Tournament
The Eden Prairie Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Monday, August 5, at Bent Creek Golf Club, 14490 Valley View Road. This year’s event for teams of foursomes, ages 18 and over, promises a mix of camaraderie, friendly competition, and unique experiences, all aimed at [...]
Gophers’ P.J. Fleck at Big Ten Media Days on 2023 passing game: ‘I didn’t do a very good job’
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The University of Minnesota football team is at Big Ten Media Days this week in Indianapolis, one of many signs that football season is just around the corner. P.J. Fleck, quarterback Max Brosmer, running back Darius Taylor and linebacker Cody Lindenberg are representing the Gophers in...
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