At age 14, Jayden Bates is an incoming freshman lineman at Eden Prairie already with a Gophers football offer. … [Read more...] about Eden Prairie’s Jayden Bates goes from middle school to scholarship offer from Gophers’ P.J. Fleck
J.J. McCarthy’s Primetime Debut Has All The Pressure Of A First Impression
Is there anything harder to overcome than a bad first impression? The first time I met my wife was at a party in high school. The party was “glow in the dark” themed, and the host tasked me with taking this can of glow-in-the-dark hairspray and spraying it in people’s hair so they’d glow when the lights went off. My wife, who’d painstakingly worked on her hair for hours before … [Read more...] about J.J. McCarthy’s Primetime Debut Has All The Pressure Of A First Impression
Souhan: We’re getting another glimpse of All-Star caliber Twins center fielder Byron Buxton
The health question always lingers over Buxton, but he’s been one of baseball’s best players so far this season. … [Read more...] about Souhan: We’re getting another glimpse of All-Star caliber Twins center fielder Byron Buxton
RandBall: Why are the Vikings projected to be mediocre in 2025?
The Vikings are coming off a 14-win season, but analytics suggest they are more like an eight- or nine-win team in 2025. Michael Rand explores that and more in today’s 10 things to know. … [Read more...] about RandBall: Why are the Vikings projected to be mediocre in 2025?
The Edmonton Oilers Provided the Blueprint for Minnesota’s Blue Line
The NHL has the tendency to be a copycat league. As the Stanley Cup Final wrapped up this week, and Florida secured their back-to-back cups wins, another round of talks began. NHL fans are asking themselves how their team can make a blockbuster trade to secure a Matthew Tkachuck-type player, as… … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Provided the Blueprint for Minnesota’s Blue Line