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Wild trade candidates deep into 2024 NHL offseason
The Minnesota Wild fell short of playoff expectations in 2023-24. Minnesota did make the 2023 postseason after an incredible regular season. However, they were no match for the Dallas Stars as Dallas defeated them in the first round. In 2023-24, the Wild were well out of the playoff race even after firing head coach Dean Evason after 19 games.
Blooming Prairie man pleads guilty to federal child porn charge
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Blooming Prairie man has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting children outside the United States. Steven John Sokel, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of children. No sentencing date has been set. Sokel was accused of producing child pornography between April 2022 and...
10 Recommendations for the Vikings’ Next Roster Addition
The Minnesota Vikings added a couple of new players this week, mostly anonymous names for casual fans. 10 Recommendations for the Vikings’ Next Roster Addition. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, equipped with $21 million in cap space, will likely sign or trade for at least one notable player before summer’s end.
Steve Jackman, University of Minnesota All-America swimmer once dubbed 'Fastest Man in the World,' has died
He went on to have a long, distinguished career as a radiologist. Steve Jackman, University of Minnesota All-America swimmer once dubbed 'Fastest Man in the World,' has died. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More! Tune in to AM 1410 or FM 95.9 for morning updates on the go, listen to our afternoon programs to keep you informed all day long, or join us weekends for our prayer service broadcasts.
Twins Almanac: Killebrew and Oliva Give 'Em the Old One-Two
July 27, 1896: World Series Champion Born in Pine City. Fifteen-year major league pitcher and two-time World Series Champion Rube Walberg was born in Pine City, Minnesota on this date in 1896. Fun Fact: He gave up more home runs to Babe Ruth (17) than any other pitcher. July 27,...
Twins get hitting and pitching in win at Tigers
Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings, Minnesota batters backed him with four homers and the Twins cruised past the host Detroit Tigers, 9-3, on Friday night. Lopez (9-7) gave up two runs and six hits while notching seven strikeouts. Byron Buxton and Christian Vazquez homered and drove in two runs apiece. Matt Wallner and Trevor Larnach had solo shots and Willi Castro added two RBIs for the Twins. Javier Baez homered for the second straight game for Detroit. Keider Montero (1-4) allowed six runs (five earned) and eight hits in five innings. Prior to the game, Detroit's All-Star outfielder Riley Greene was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. An MRI detected a mild strain. The Twins took a 2-0 lead three batters into the contest. Buxton clubbed his 12th homer of the season and Larnach followed with his 11th long ball. Wallner made it 3-0 with his one-out blast in the second inning. Detroit sliced Minnesota's advantage to 3-2 in the third. Carson Kelly was hit by a pitch and, one out later, Baez lifted his two-run shot over the left center field wall. The Twins extended their lead to 6-2 in the fourth. Wallner walked and advanced to third on Vazquez's two-out single. Vazquez stole second before Castro slapped an opposite-field single. Both runners scored and Castro went all the way to third on a throwing error by second baseman Colt Keith. Buxton followed with an RBI double. With Joey Wentz on the mound, Minnesota made it 8-2 in the sixth. Brooks Lee had a one-out single prior to Vazquez's fifth homer. Detroit loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh but failed to push across a run. Lopez set down the next three batters on a fielder's choice and two popouts to preserve the six-run advantage. The Tigers scored a run in the eighth off Josh Staumont when Mark Canha was hit by a pitch, moved to second when Matt Vierling walked and scored on Bligh Madris' single. Minnesota tacked on a run in the ninth on Lee's bases-loaded walk. --Field Level Media.
Why the Minnesota Timberwolves Outclass the Phoenix Suns in the NBA
The Phoenix Suns organization is making positive strides, with recent front office moves improving the team compared to last year. Despite the loss of Eric Gordon, the addition of rookies and retaining players like Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and Josh Okogie are viewed as beneficial. However, the Suns' status as contenders was questioned after being swept in the playoffs last season. With a new head coach and the Bradley Beal experience entering its second year, there's hope for a different outcome this season. Nevertheless, several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves, are currently perceived as superior to the Suns.
Jhonattan Vegas takes 3rd-round lead in 3M Open in bid for 1st victory since 2017
Jhonattan Vegas birdied six of the final eight holes for an 8-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Matt Kuchar on Saturday in the 3M Open. Vegas had a 16-under 197 total at the TPC Twin Cities. The
Randy Dobnak Has Earned His Way Back
Randy Dobnak’s story is well documented. An Uber driver turned 2019 postseason starter in New York against the Yankees, it’s been a while since we have seen him in a Twins uniform. Out of the big leagues since 2021, the 29-year-old is now a dad with a whole new bag of tricks.
Twins vs Tigers, July 27, 2024: How to Watch, Odds, Predictions, and More
The Detroit Tigers (51-54) will face off against the Minnesota Twins (57-45) on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers are looking to bounce back after a rough patch, losing three of their last four games. Their recent struggles include dropping the first game of...
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office releases prosecutor’s report on Londegan case
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO) – The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office released Friday documents related to the case against Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan in the fatal 2023 shooting of Ricky Cobb II on I-94 in Minneapolis. The 69-page document written by the special prosecutors in the case details several key...
Vikings exploring additions at cornerback with depth tested by injuries
Cornerback Shaq Griffin is expected to miss “a week or so” with a leg injury after Mekhi Blackmon was lost for the season with a torn TCL. Vikings exploring additions at cornerback with depth tested by injuries. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News,...
Sarah Bacon wins Team USA's first medal of the Paris Games
PARIS, France — It was just after 4 a.m. Minnesota time when Team USA claimed its first medal of the 2024 Olympics, thanks in part to a former diver from the University of Minnesota. Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won silver on Saturday in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard...
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