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Farmington coach leads effort to move high school state softball tourney from North Mankato to University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus
Farmington Tigers softball head coach Paul Harrington is hoping the state high school league will consider moving the high school state softball tournament from its longtime home in North Mankato to the Twin Cities.
Fray between Bally Sports, Xfinity leaves Minnesota sports fans frustrated
MINNEAPOLIS — For Minnesota sports fans, this is the wrong time for Bally Sports North to go black.The Twins are on a winning streak and the Wolves are in the playoffs. Some fans say no coverage is a slap in the face."A punch, not a slap. A major punch in the face," said Isaiah Smith.Smith loves Minnesota sports teams. "Lifelong Timberwolves fan," Smith said.He is one of thousands complaining about turning on Bally Sports North on Xfinity and finding this message: "Bally Sports is no longer available. The owner of Bally Sports is in bankruptcy proceedings, and we have offered them multiple...
Walk-off powers West over Hopkins
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato West Scarlets high school softball team down 4-0 at one point complete the 5-4 comeback win over the Hopkins Royals on a walk-off Wednesday afternoon. Scarlets are back in action next Monday when they travel to Le Sueur-Henderson.
Gophers among 14 colleges competing for Monticello's Luke Emmerich
P.J. Fleck has offered QB/DB Luke Emmerich, continuing his efforts to lock up top in-state talent. Emmerich a three star prospect and ranked as the No. 7 player in the 2025 Minnesota class, according to 247Sports. If he commits to the Gophers he would be the third top-seven Minnesota player from the 2025 class to commit to the U, joining No. 1 Emmanuel Karmo and No. 6 Cameron Begalle.
Hornets continue to sting the baseball during winning streak
Momentum is building for the Edina High baseball team after three straight Lake Conference wins last week. Before the winning streak began, Edina played St. Louis Park April 22 and lost 4-1 to Oriole pitching ace Miles Jungroth. The Hornets managed only four hits - two by Michael Simonson and one each by Jack McCoy and Owen Hatch. Chase Bjorgaard and Robby Azar pitched for Edina. Coach Nevers sent Spencer...
'Ready to do some dirty work': Caleb Williams commits to Minnesota
It's been said before and we'll say it again: The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh away. That's precisely the situation unfolding Wednesday as Gophers star freshman guard Cam Christie has reportedly entered the portal while Minnesota has received a commitment from Division III star Caleb Williams. "Locked...
Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box
MINNEAPOLIS -- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Billie Jean King is a 39-time Grand Slam champion and an equal rights champion — and now she's getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. The twice-inducted tennis Hall of Famer will appear on a limited-edition box of Wheaties. The cereal maker announced Thursday...
Minnetonka boys keep control on the track
April 23 turned out to be a beautiful day for track athletes in Minnetonka’s annual Rogness/Lane Relays at Einer Anderson Stadium. Eight schools entered the meet and four scored at least 100 points. Minnetonka won the team title with good performances across the board. The Skippers scored 133.5 points and would have had more if one of their relays had not suffered a disqualification. Prior Lake was second with 111. Shakopee had 106.5 for third and Anoka placed fourth with 102.5. ...
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