DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have a new league, new team name, new head coach, and now a new home field. On Thursday, the team announced that they will play their home games at AMSOIL Arena, beginning with the 2026 season. Previously the Monsters played at DECC Arena, which is right next door to AMSOIL. Monsters CEO Steve Walters says…
FILE – Minnesota Timberwolves’ Kevin Garnett, right, drives against Atlanta Hawks’ Paul Millsap in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis, Nov. 25, 2015. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett will finally have his No. 21 formally retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday they’ve hired the Hall of Fame member and franchise icon as…
Minnesota Monsters Logo DULUTH, Min. – The Minnesota Monsters have signed a deal to host games in the AMSOIL Arena for the 2026 season. The squad, previously known as the Duluth Harbor Monster, played their games in the DECC Arena. Home games will be May 22nd, May 30th, June 22nd, July 5th, July 11th, and July 18th. Minnesota Monsters CEO Steve…
DULUTH, Minn.- The rosters are out for the first season of The Rock League. John Shuster, Korey Dropkin, and Cory Thiesse will suit up for the Frontier Curling Club. While Chris Plys will serve as the General Manager of the team. The Rock League is curling’s first professional league. There will be six teams with a total of 60 athletes,…
GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced it has distributed $1.5 million in annual grants to 395 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin. “We’re pleased to award $1.5 million through our annual Packers Foundation grants this year,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy. The grants awarded by the foundation are not recurring and…
Minnesota Twins Logo MINNEAPOLIS, Min. – The Minnesota Twins have announced two new limited partners and new leadership. Tom Pohlad will succeed Joe Pohlad in overseeing the Twins organization. Tom is Joe’s brother. Joe Pohlad has become a lighting rod and face of the Twins cutting payroll saying the team was going to “right size” the payroll following its most…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and durable switch-hitting slugger Josh Bell agreed Monday on a one-year, $7 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because completion of the deal was pending a physical exam, said Bell will get a $250,000 signing bonus and…
Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes warms up before an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. xx ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Quinn Hughes scored in his Minnesota debut and the Wild beat the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Sunday for their fourth straight win. Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist…
Minnesota Vikings place kicker Will Reichard (16) celebrates after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, C.J. Ham had the go-ahead TD on his first carry of the…
DENVER (AP) — Bo Nix tied his career high with four touchdown throws and Denver’s defense stifled Jordan Love in the second half of the Broncos’ 34-26 win Sunday over the Green Bay Packers, who lost star Micah Parsons to a knee injury. With their NFL-best 11th consecutive victory, the Broncos (12-2) clinched a playoff berth and moved a game ahead…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- The Minnesota Wild have acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks in the biggest blockbuster trade of the NHL season. The teams announced the seismic move Friday night, after the 2024 Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman had been the most talked-about trade candidate over the past couple of weeks. Minnesota sent center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium,…
DULUTH, Minn.-Duluth Native Cory Thiesse and Team Peterson have qualified for the Winter Olympics and will represent Team USA. Team Peterson defeated Norway 8-4 at the Olympic Qualification event earlier this week. Team USA will begin the Winter Olympic games in Italy on Thursday, February 12th. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports
DULUTH, Minn.- In arena football, the Minnesota Monsters have released their 2026 schedule. In their first season in the Arena Football One league, the Monsters will play in 12 games. The Team will open up the year on the road against the Albany Firebirds on Saturday, April 11th. The Monsters will be on the road for the first 6 weeks…
DULUTH, Minn.- Former Bulldog goaltender Kasimir Kaskisuo is back in the pros. On Monday, he signed a contract with the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, who are an affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. Kaskisuo has appeared in two NHL games in his career, one with the Toronto Maple Leafs and one with the Nashville Predators. He last suited up for…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Keisean Nixon couldn’t have picked a better time to get his first interception of the season. Nixon picked off Caleb Williams’ pass in the end zone with 22 seconds remaining to preserve Green Bay’s 28-21 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, and the Packers moved into first place in the NFC North. “Man, I’ve been trying…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had no bigger problem in this messy season than turnovers, with a league-worst minus-15 margin entering this week. In a much-needed momentum-builder for young quarterback J.J. McCarthy, they finally kept a firm grip on the ball — up and down the field. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning…
EAGAN, Minn.- Duluth native and Vikings fullback C.J. Ham has once again been nominated by the team for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. The award is given to a player that has made a significant impact in their community. Ham is one of 32 players up for the award with each team represented. So far this season,…
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Thielen didn’t stay out of work long. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the veteran wide receiver to their practice squad on Tuesday, a day after the 35-year-old was released by the Minnesota Vikings so he could pursue more playing time elsewhere. Thielen had just eight catches for 69 yards in his return to Minnesota, where he starred from 2014-22…
FILE = Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings waived wide receiver Adam Thielen on Monday, allowing the 13-year veteran an opportunity for more playing time elsewhere down the stretch of his expected final NFL season and ending…
SEATTLE (AP) — Ernest Jones IV returned an interception 84 yards for the first touchdown of his career, one of five takeaways by the Seahawks’ dominant defense, and Seattle blanked the Minnesota Vikings 26-0 on Sunday for its first shutout victory in more than a decade. The Vikings were shut out for the first time since Green Bay beat them…
DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Love had plenty of time to pass, and took full advantage. Jared Goff did not and Micah Parsons had a lot to do with that. Love converted a pair of fourth downs with scoring passes in the first half and finished with a career-high-matching four touchdown throws, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-24 win over the Detroit…
DULUTH, Minn.- The Minnesota Monsters have been busy building their roster for their first season in the AF1. Among those that will make up the 2026 squad are some familiar faces. Fullback Travis Whitlock, Wideout Nathan Chromy, Defensive Lineman Lovell Spruce, and defensive backs De’Ron Maxwell and Javonte Haynes have all signed in recent weeks. All of those players played…
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids/Greenway standout is adjusting to life in the PWHL. Recently, Claire Vekich was signed to the Montreal Victoire’s roster as a reserve. The forward just wrapped up her collegiate career this past winter with Minnesota State-Mankato. In her final season, she tallied 16 goals and 11 assists for the Mavericks. She also played previously…
Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, tight end Jason Witten and running back Frank Gore made it to the semifinal stage in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The five newcomers are among the 26 modern era candidates who advanced to this stage in voting conducted by the…
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Anders Dreyer scored in the second half and Pablo Sisniega made three saves to lead expansion side San Diego FC to a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United on Monday night in a Western Conference semifinal at a sold-out Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego will host the second-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday with a chance to play for…
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made the decision to put him in the protocol after returning to Minnesota,…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy says his confidence remains intact even as the first-year starter’s struggles mount while his team falls further from playoff contention. But he also realizes his results need to improve in a hurry. An offense that has been unable to establish a rhythm all season reached its nadir in the second half of…
DULUTH, Minn.- A former Saintis making his return to the European League of Football. After sitting out last season due to personal reasons, quarterback Zach Edwards has rejoined the Paris Musketeers for the upcoming year. Edwards has made a name for himself overseas as he was the league’s all-time leader in passing yards, touchdown passes, and total touchdowns following his…
DULUTH, Minn.- PWHL teams had to trim down their rosters in advance of opening night on Friday. A couple of former Bulldogs found themselves on the move. Elizabeth Giguere was let go by the Ottawa Charge. But soon after that, she was picked up by the Minnesota Frost as a reserve. Also changing teams was Olivia Wallin, who went from…
ST. LOUIS, M.O- A former UMD men’s hockey player reached an impressive milestone on Tuesday night. Defenseman Justin Faulk skated in his 1,000th career NHL game when his St. Louis Blues took on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Faulk is just the 2nd Bulldog in program history to reach that milestone, joining Brett Hull. “The thing I love about Faulker is…
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he expects Giannis Antetokounmpo’s groin strain to keep the two-time MVP out for “probably two weeks.” Rivers discussed the injury Tuesday while speaking on Bucks+ Audio’s “Courtside with Gale Klappa” podcast. “I don’t know what grade it is, but I know it’s not a bad one, so that’s good news for us,” Rivers…
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff, New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham and Detroit second baseman Gleyber Torres were among a record four players who accepted $22,025,000 qualifying offers from their former teams before the deadline Tuesday, removing themselves from the free-agent market. Nine players turned down the one-year deals and decided to…
DULUTH, Minn.- Two members of the UMD men’s basketball team last year are going pro. Joshua Brown has signed with a team in Spain and his teammate Jayden Johnson is heading to a team in Malta. Brown suited up for the Bulldogs for five years and tallied over 1600 points. As for Johnson, he played just a season for UMD….
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Fans hoping to see Team Shuster play again in the Winter Olympic Games will have to wait at least another four more years. On Sunday, Shuster and company faced Team Casper in a winner-take-all game three at the team trials in Sioux Falls. In the 10th end, Casper had a 7 to 5 lead and that’s where…
Green Bay Packers’ Josh Jacobs runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP) – Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs won’t require surgery for the knee injury that caused him to leave the Packers’ victory over the New York Giants on…
FILE – Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd, currently a player with the New York Jets, looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP) – New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan early Sunday, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ office….
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Trailing early and having lost their last two games, the Green Bay Packers could have been in real trouble when quarterback Jordan Love took a big hit to his left shoulder and jogged inside for further evaluation. “That’s not a great feeling,” coach Matt LaFleur said. That didn’t last too long. Love returned from the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Chicago Bears have built this breakthrough season on the simplest and most effective way to win with a work-in-progress quarterback — a turnover margin that’s become the envy of the league. The Bears are all take and no give these days. Devin Duvernay’s 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute set up Cairo Santos for his fourth field goal of the…
DULUTH, Minn.- In Arena football, the Minnesota Monsters have added a new coach to their staff. The Monsters hired LaRoche Jackson as their next defensive coordinator. Jackson is a former Pro in the IFL, AFL, and the Canadian football league where he played defensive back from 2008 to 2019. Before his time with the Monsters, Jackson was the defensive coordinator…
Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt won his second straight AL Manager of the Year award and Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy repeated for the NL honor. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason, and results were announced Tuesday night. Murphy…
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jaelan Phillips could sense the different mentality that a defending champion exudes as soon as the Philadelphia Eagles added him at the trade deadline. Phillips wasted no time doing his part to contribute to the Eagles’ title defense. In his first game with the Eagles since they acquired him from the Miami Dolphins, Phillips made two of…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The sign of a turnaround from the Minnesota Vikings in last week’s statement win at Detroit might have been a false impression. At the very least, it was a false start. J.J. McCarthy threw a pair of interceptions and kickoff returner Myles Price fumbled deep in Minnesota territory, turnovers that directly led to 13 points for the Baltimore Ravens…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- A former Bulldog had a night to remember in the NHL on Thursday. Playing in his 8th game for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dominic James tallied his first career goal and first career assist. His first memorable moment came in the 2nd period when he followed his teammate’s shot and burried home the rebound to tie the…
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (85) runs against Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP) – Green Bay’s Tucker Kraft seemingly was on his way to putting together one of the most prolific seasons by any tight end in Packers history….
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Rico Dowdle made one big mistake on an otherwise splendid afternoon. Dowdle and Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald made sure it didn’t prove costly. Dowdle rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and his big run in the final minute set up Fitzgerald’s last-second 49-yard field goal as Carolina beat Green Bay 16-13 on Sunday…
DETROIT (AP) — J.J. McCarthy was hailed by teammates in a jubilant locker room after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a much-needed, 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. “It was awesome,” McCarthy said, choking up. “When you’re hurt, being on IR last year, and being out for five weeks, it absolutely kills me not being out there with those guys because I love every single one…
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Cheryl Reeve headline the 2026 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class that was announced Thursday. Other players getting inducted on June 27 in Knoxville, Tennessee, include international stars Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain. Kirkwood Community College coach Kim Muhl and former Clemson star Barbara Kennedy-Dixon will also be inducted, along…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Wednesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire. Major League Baseball encourages clubs to avoid spotlighting big moves during the World Series. Shelton served…
DULUTH, Minn.– For the first time today, the Duluth community got to experience the rebranding of the former ‘Duluth Harbor Monsters’. Now renamed to ‘Minnesota Monsters’, they have received a new name, new logo, and a new head coach. With their new involvement with AFL league, it is projected to put them on the map. They’re expanding to nationwide…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings placed quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve on Monday after he gutted out a shoulder injury during the last 2 1/2 games of his five-game fill-in for J.J. McCarthy. Wentz will have season-ending surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder, according to a person with knowledge of the plans who spoke to The Associated Press on condition…
