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October 24, 2024

Saleh joins Packers

(Green Bay, WI) — Recently-fired New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh will be consulting for the Green Bay Packers in a “fluid” role that involves providing the defensive perspective to the teams offense, according to Packer head coach Matt LaFleur. Saleh was at practice Wednesday as the team gears up for their Sunday tilt […]

October 24, 2024

Gopher VB Sweeps Northwestern

(Minneapolis, MN) — The 15th-ranked Golden Gopher volleyball team swept past Northwestern last night 3-0 at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. Minnesota dominated play from the start, jumping out to a 7-2 lead in the opening set and never looking back. Gopher junior Julia Hanson of Prior Lake led the way with19 kills, while senior Melani […]

October 23, 2024

Wild win in Florida

(Sunrise, FL) — The Minnesota Wild scored three goals in the second period in a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena last night. Minnesota scored twice in the span of 22 seconds during the first period, with Marco Rossi and Marcus Johansson both finding the back of the net. Matt Boldy, […]

October 23, 2024

Wolves drop opener, extend Gobert

(Los Angeles, CA) — The Minnesota Timberwolves opened a season filled with high hopes with a disappointing loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles last night 110-103. Minnesota fell behind by as many as 19 points in the third quarter before rallying to make it close late. Lakers center Anthony Davis poured in a game-high […]

October 22, 2024

Mayer Lutheran coach honored for 800 wins

Mayer Lutheran high school volleyball coach Joelle Grimsley was recognized at the Tuesday, October 15 Mayer Lutheran volleyball game for her inclusion in an elite group! According to the MN Volleyball Coaches Association, only four MN volleyball coaches are members of the Win Club 800, signifying 800 or more career wins. The October 15 victory […]

October 21, 2024

Lynx come up short in OT, NY wins title

(Brooklyn, NY) — The New York Liberty are W-N-B-A champions. They beat the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in Sunday’s deciding Game Five. The title is New York’s first in team history. Jonquel Jones scored 17 points for New York as the Liberty grab their first title after falling short five times prior. Jones was also named […]

October 21, 2024

Lions slip by Vikings

(Minneapolis, MN) — Rookie place kicker Jake Bates kicked a 44 yard field goal with :15 seconds left on the clock to lift the Lions over the Vikings 31-29 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings rallied with 12 points in the fourth quarter including a 36 yard fumble return for a touchdown by Ivan Pace, […]

October 21, 2024

College Hockey in Minnesota this weekend, plus Soccer and Volleyball notes

(Duluth, MN) — The sixth-ranked Golden Gophers men’s hockey team secured a road series sweep at Minnesota Duluth, winning 5-1 Saturday evening inside AMSOIL Arena. Connor Kurth’s three-point night, including the eventual game-winning goal, helped Minnesota (3-1-0 overall) shut down the Bulldogs (1-4-0 overall), backstopped by a 31-save effort from goaltender Liam Souliere. It was […]

October 18, 2024

Wolves wrap up preseason

(Minneapolis, MN) — In their final preseason tune up the Timberwolves fell short against the Nuggets 132-126 on Thursday night at Target Center. The Wolves sat a good chunk of their starters after playing the night previous and losing in Chicago. Julian Strawther led all scorers with 33 points for Denver while Jamal Murray added […]

October 18, 2024

College Hockey this weekend

(undated) — The college hockey season is in full bloom for Men’s Division One hockey around the state of Minnesota. This weekend the Gophers men’s team will be in Duluth for a pair of games against the Bulldogs. The Gophers fell short in the championship game of the Ice Breaker Tournament last weekend in Las […]