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3 Updates on Top Training Camp Battles for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings training camp commenced earlier this week, and roster battles are aplenty. 3 Updates on Top Training Camp Battles for Vikings. The team has one month to finalize a 53-man roster, so the rest of training camp and three preseason games will be crucial. On the whole, consider these...
Postgame Quotes | July 26, 2024
“... relative to that, we were really pleased. We wanted to take some steps forward performance wise. I felt like we were very good value for at least a draw coming to the end of the game, if you take the last 10 minutes out of it, so in that sense we were really pleased. The biggest thing for me tonight was that we had a positive step [where] we felt like there was a performance that we could be proud of. We felt like with the group that we had, we were making progress and we had that. So as much as the result is frustrating and we’ll be really disappointed with the manner in which we lost the game, we were happy and there’s definitely something that we can take forward to Tuesday and something that we can take into the second half of the MLS season.”
Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon Tears ACL
The Vikings’ secondary suffered another blow today when second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL, according to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Blackmon is likely lost for the year after only the first day of training camp for his sophomore campaign. Kevin O’Connell later confirmed the...
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.
Tarik Skubal makes possible final Tigers start vs. Twins
Trade rumors have swirled around Tarik Skubal in recent weeks, though it’s anticipated the Detroit Tigers will not deal their ace unless they get an overwhelming offer. In any case, Skubal’s last start before the trade deadline will be closely watched. The left-hander is scheduled to pitch the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Tigers 7, Twins 2: Out-Scoobed
Skubal settles in after early trouble, and the Twin bullpen can’t keep it close. The Twins got a solid start in this one, courtesy of a first-inning “welcome back” homer from designated hitter Royce Lewis — but despite Joe Ryan’s relative cruising through most of this game, Minnesota’s opponent was Cy Young front-runner Tarik Skubal. The Twins couldn’t score after the Lewis bomb, and watched as the Tigers plated seven unanswered runs in a 7-2 Detroit victory. The string began unraveling in the sixth. Matt Vierling led off with a single, and promptly scored on a Colt Keith RBI triple....
Minnesota Democrats, including Gov. Walz, launch Harris for President campaign in St. Paul
ST. PAUL — As former President Donald Trump prepared to speak in St. Cloud Saturday evening, Minnesota’s Democratic leaders launched the state’s campaign supporting their presumptive presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris, earlier that morning. “We (Harris) ran against each other for president, (but) we actually got...
Minnesota Wild Announces Three-year Extension of ECHL Affiliation Agreement with Iowa Heartlanders
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced a three-year extension of its ECHL affiliation agreement with the Iowa Heartlanders. Under the affiliation agreement, the Heartlanders will continue to serve as a resource for the development efforts and personnel needs of both the Iowa Wild and Minnesota Wild. The agreement allows Wild prospects to be assigned to the Heartlanders for developmental purposes throughout the season.
Western Wisconsin Health welcomes Christian Gausman to Board of Directors
BALDWIN, WI – Western Wisconsin Health (WWH) is proud to announce the appointment of Christian Gausman to the WWH Board of Directors. As a Baldwin, Wisconsin native, Christian is dedicated to serving and giving back to the community in which he was raised. Christian is excited to leverage his experience to contribute to the organization’s strategic direction and continued success in providing the community with high-quality healthcare services.
Minneapolis Park Board, striking workers reach tentative contract agreement
After a strike lasting more than three weeks, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the union representing park workers announced Friday morning that they’ve reached a tentative contract agreement. LIUNA Local 363 canceled plans for picketing on Friday. The park board (MPRB) issued a statement confirming the news....
Royce Lewis Returns to Action for Minnesota Twins
Royce Lewis is back for the Minnesota Twins and after his latest injury they need him to remain healthy and on the field. The post Royce Lewis Returns to Action for Minnesota Twins appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups that endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers nationwide.
Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota
About two dozen Minnesotans, including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee, will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris on Friday. “She’s the next generation of my culture,” Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul, told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer on Friday, as...
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...
Twins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – July 26
This content was writter in partnership with DataSkrive. DataSkrive leverages a combination of human expertise, machine learning, and pre-built content libraries to assemble and personalize sports content. The Minnesota Twins (56-45) visit the Detroit Tigers (51-53) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Comerica Park. The contest starts...
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