Sports

European's racist taunts toward soccer star sparks lawsuit

Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:17 Special to the NNPA from GIN

(GIN) — During eight years of professional soccer in Europe, American-born Oguchi Onyewu (Gooch) had grown accustomed to monkey noises and racial remarks made by fans toward Black players.

(Mr. T's Sports Report) A whole lot of golfin’ goin’ on

Thursday, 02 July 2009 15:02 Ryan T. Scott

The Tiger Woods Effect is in full swing. Everybody is playing golf. On top of the many local, older and younger, faces and events that are dominating the golf scene, we have a big punctuation to this year’s golf season when Tiger Woods comes to town for the final major championship of the professional golfing year. The PGA Championship is that event, and it will be held at the acclaimed Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota during the week of August 10-16 this year.

(Mr. T's Sports Report) TWINS Quarter (or more like One-Third) Season Report

Monday, 15 June 2009 15:18 Ryan T. Scott

The other thing I have figured out about baseball is that it is the cheapest ticket in town. Considering that the season lasts 162 games, it’s easy to see how $20 tickets can turn into $250 million dollar contracts for a baseball player. Baseball is clearly a moneymaker, but I suppose that $20 for a three- to four-hour live show ain’t a bad deal.

Jennifer Gillom promoted to Minnesota Lynx head coach

Monday, 08 June 2009 16:14

The Minnesota Lynx last week announced that Don Zierden has resigned as head coach to join Flip Saunders' staff with the NBA's Washington Wizards. Lynx assistant coach and women's basketball great Jennifer Gillom has been promoted to head coach, becoming the sixth head coach in team history.

Bike to the Twins Game in 2009

Wednesday, 27 May 2009 15:25

ABC Ramps and the Minnesota Twins are teaming up again this year to bring a series of Bike to the Twins Game events throughout the 2009 season. Free secure bike corral parking and $5 off select Twins tickets will be available the following games:

(Mr. T's Sports Report) With the addition of Harvin, Vikings show will be worth the price of admission

Monday, 04 May 2009 16:33 Ryan T. Scott

And the beat goes on for the Minnesota Vikings when it comes to stellar picks from the collegiate prospects in the NFL Draft. Now if everyone around here thinks Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is fast, then I can’t wait until they get a load of first-round draft pick Percy Harvin aka William Percival Harvin, III.

Minnesota's own, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., to host youth football camp

Friday, 01 May 2009 14:22

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. will host a football camp for approximately 250 aspiring young players who will be entering grades 6 – 9 in the upcoming school year.