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Vikings make touching gesture for family of late CB Khyree Jackson
It’s been a little over two weeks since the tragic passing of Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson.It was revealed on Monday morning that the team plans to honor Jackson’s memory and will make a heartfelt gesture for his family, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.“The Vikings will cover a significant portion of the funeral expenses for Khyree Jackson, who tragically passed away in a car accident earlier this month,” Meirov tweeted. “They will also pay out the remainder of his signing bonus to his estate and honor him with a decal on their helmets this season. His No....
Vikings to pay “significant” portion of Khyree Jackson’s funeral expenses
Earlier this month, Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson lost his life in a car crash. The funeral is set for Friday, in a joint service with former high-school teammate Isaiah Hazel. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the Vikings will be paying for a “significant” portion of the funeral expenses....
Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment
The Minnesota Twins are sending Royce Lewis on a rehab assignment, before allowing him to return to the lineup. The post Royce Lewis Says He is Being Assigned to St. Paul for a Rehab Assignment appeared first on MinnesotaSportsFan.
Twins' Diego A. Castillo: Loses roster spot
The Twins designated Castillo for assignment Wednesday. He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to right-hander Brock Stewart (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list prior to Wednesday's game against the Phillies. After getting a call-up from Triple-A St. Paul on July 14, Castillo appeared in just four games while going 2-for-6 with a double, two walks, three runs and two RBI.
Top 10 fittest cities in the United States, revealed
How fit is the city you live in? The 17th annual American Fitness Index, out Tuesday, is revealing who ranks where. The rankings, published by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.Who landed in the top three spots this year? 1. Arlington, Virginia 2. Washington, D.C. 3. Seattle, WashingtonThe top three cities were strong in distinctly different areas, according to the data. Arlington, which ranked first in community and environmental indicators, had the highest rate of residents exercising in the previous month (87.8%), had the most getting seven...
3M Open DFS Plays: Value Picks For Each Salary Range
The 3M Open is one of the newer annual tournaments on the PGA Tour schedule. It debuted on the schedule in 2019 when 20-year-old Matthew Wolf beat 22-year-old Collin Morikawa in an incredible tournament. TPC Twin Cities hosts the 3M Open, which is right outside Minneapolis. Before taking over the 3M Open, TPC Twin Cities hosted a PGA Tour Champions event for 18 years.
The Opus Group bucks the trend with new spec industrial facility in Minneapolis-St. Paul market
Blame high interest rates, economic uncertainty and slowing demand, but whatever the reason, spec construction has slowed to a crawl in the industrial sector. But there are exceptions. That includes The Opus Group, which is building its own speculative industrial project in Minneapolis’ northwest market. The Opus Group on...
Tobias Jonsson to Become First Mercer Golfer to Play in PGA Tour Event
MACON, Ga. - Tobias Jonsson will become the first Mercer golfer to play in a PGA Tour Event this week as he competes in the 3M Open in Blaine, Minnesota. Jonsson, a native of Huddinge, Sweden, earned an invitation to play in the tournament by winning the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational in April. Jonsson was a two-time All-Southern Conference honoree during his time in Macon and played in two NCAA Regional Tournaments, earning the top seed among qualifying individuals in the 2024 Chapel Hill Regional. In addition to his victory at the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational, Jonsson won the Mark...
Minnesota Vikings Lock in LT Christian Darrisaw with $113M Extension
Vikings’ Offseason: Reshaping the Roster for Success. The Minnesota Vikings have had a busy offseason, making significant moves to reshape their roster. From a new quarterback to big contracts and extensions, the Vikings are positioning themselves for success in the upcoming season. 1. A Shuffling Quarterback Situation:. The first...
Does Minnesota Have One of the Worst Cities for Parking Tickets?
Parking can be an issue for people in certain areas. Having to make sure the meter is fed, or you get the dreaded parking ticket. Honestly, I struggle with the concept a bit. I understand businesses in downtown areas can’t have someone leave their car in front of their business all day and make it hard for folks who want to shop there. But at the same time, the business chose to be there, and the city or town recruited them there. It sort of seems like the customer is left holding the bag.
Travel woes and Delta delays continue, but may be easing at MSP airport
After several days of canceled and delayed flights, Delta Airlines was edging toward normal operation at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The airline, dominant at the Twin Cities airport, struggled to come back from the effects of a software glitch that snarled air travel across the country. According to FlightAware, about...
Former Timberwolves player competing with Bulls in Summer League
The Minnesota Timberwolves' roster looks vastly different than it did just a little over a year ago. During the 2022-23 season, the Wolves employed the likes of Taurean Prince, Bryn Forbes, Austin Rivers, D'Angelo Russell, A.J. Lawson, and several other players that are no longer part of the team's roster.
2024 Position Primer: Minnesota Gopher wide receiver preview
GopherIllustrated will provide an in-depth preview on each Minnesota football position group leading up to the start of training camp in August. Today, we focus on running back. 2023 IN REVIEW. Everyone reading this knows that Minnesota needs to throw more. This offense has lacked balance for years, coinciding with...
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