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Yelich Scores From First on Chourio’s Double and Brewers Beat Marlins 6-5

Yelich singled leading off the eighth against Cade Gibson (2-4) and Chourio followed with his hit to help the Brewers win for the 10th time in 14 games.

July 4, 2025

The Associated Press,

MIAMI (AP) — Christian Yelich scored the go-ahead run all the way from first on a double by Jackson Chourio in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Friday night. Yelich singled leading off the eighth against Cade Gibson (2-4) and Chourio followed with his hit to help the Brewers win for the 10th…

Bader Walks Off Rays with 2nd Home Run of Game for Twins

It was the third career walk-off RBI for Bader, first on a home run.

July 4, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Bader hit his second home run of the game in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Bader, the No. 9 batter, lined the first pitch he saw from Kevin Kelly (0-1) into the first row of left-field seats to complete a…

Minnesota Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Headed to WNBA All-Star Game

Reeve gets the nod as the Lynx have the best record in the WNBA, and she’ll coach Team Clark.

July 4, 2025

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Lynx lead the WNBA with a 15-2 record, and their coach is now a WNBA-All Star. The WNBA announced Thursday night Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve was selected to be on the sidelines for the WNBA All-Star Game. Reeve to coach All-Star Game What we know: The league announced the honor for Reeve after the Lynx beat the Washington…

Mets Top Brewers 3-2 Behind Nimmo, Soto and Peterson

Andruw Monasterio hit his first homer this year off Peterson in the seventh, but the Mets hung on for their second consecutive victory after losing 14 of 17.

July 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo homered again, Juan Soto came through with a tiebreaking single and the New York Mets held off the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Peterson (6-4) rebounded from a pair of rough starts, tossing 6 2/3 effective innings to give New York’s injury-ravaged rotation a much-needed boost. Pete Alonso added an RBI double as the…

Megan Gustafson Nearing a Return From Leg Injury Suffered in Training Camp

Gustafson orginally suffered the injury in May during training camp.

July 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- Port Wing native Megan Gustafson is nearing a return from injury. Gustafson was upgraded to doubtful for the team’s contest against the Fever on Thursday, which is progress after she’s been sidelined with a grade 3 ankle sprain. Las Vegas head coach Becky Hammon also said that the center has been ramping up but there is still…

Napheesa Collier Scores 28 and the Lynx Dominate the Third Quarter in a 92-75 Win Over Mystics

The Lynx avenged a 68-64 defeat at Washington on June 24 without Collier.

July 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier scored 28 points, Courtney Williams had 10 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 92-75 on Thursday night for their third straight regular-season victory. Minnesota bounced back from its 74-59 loss to Indiana on Tuesday in the Commissioner’s Cup final that did not count in the standings. Collier,…

Former Thunderhawk Micah Miller Re-Ups with Hershey Bears

The forward had his best pro season yet in 2024-2025, tallying 56 points for the South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL.

July 3, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- A former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk in Hunter Shepard left the Hershey Bears on Wednesday for the Ottawa Senators. But another former Grand Rapids Thunderhawk in Micah Miller is staying with the team. Earlier this summer, Miller re-signed with the Bears on a one-year deal. The forward had his best pro season yet in 2024-2025, tallying 56 points…

Agustín Ramírez’s Two-Run Homer Leads Marlins Past Twins 4-1

The Twins went 2-4 in their six-game road trip, also losing a series at Detroit.

July 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

MIAMI (AP) — Agustín Ramírez hit a two-run home run, Xavier Edwards singled twice and the Miami Marlins won their fourth straight series with a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Eury Pérez (1-2) struck out a season-high seven and walked one in six innings of one-hit ball for his first win since June 25, 2023, against Pittsburgh….

Cohasset Native Hunter Shepard to Continue Hockey Career with Senators Organization

Shepard has spent the last five seasons in the Capitals organization.

July 2, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Cohasset native and former UMD goaltender Hunter Shepard has known one organization his whole pro career. That organization being the Washington Capitals. But when he begins play this fall, he’ll be doing so with a new team. Shepard signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators organization on Wednesday. It was quite the five-year run for Shep…

Will Francis Signs Standard Player Contract with San Diego Gulls

Francis skated in three games last year for the Gulls.

July 1, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

SAN DIEGO, California.- Former UMD Defenseman Will Francis is staying with the San Diego Gulls. On Tuesday, Francis was signed to a standard player contract for the upcoming season. He skated in three games for the team last year, but didn’t register a point. Francis had multiple bouts with leukemia during his time at UMD. Categories: Professional Sports, Sports, University…

Bulldogs On the Move: Perunovich, Koepke, & Toninato Join New NHL Teams, Tufte & Fanti Stay Put

Tuesday, marked the start of the free agency period in the NHL.

July 1, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday, marked the start of the free agency period in the NHL. Among those looking for new homes were several former Bulldogs. And it didn’t take long for five players to find their next spot. Hibbing’s Scott Perunovich was the first to ink a contract. He’s heading to the Utah Mammoth after splitting last year with the Blues…

Bucks Waiving Damian Lillard and Signing Myles Turner, AP Source Says, in a Free Agency Surprise

Lillard is likely to miss most, if not all, of the coming season.

July 1, 2025

The Associated Press,

Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Turner is agreeing to a deal that ends with a player option, after spending the entirety of his first 10 seasons with the…

Former Bulldog Blake Biondi Stays in Windy City, Signing AHL Contract with Chicago Wolves

Biondi last skated for UMD in the 2023-24 season.

June 30, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD bulldog Blake Biondi is staying put in the Windy City as he signed an AHL contract with the Chicago Wolves on Monday. Biondi skated in 7 games last season for the Wolves. The Hermantown native wrapped up his college career back in the 2024-25 season with Notre Dame. For the Fighting Irish, Biondi tallied 12…

Five Former Bulldogs Ready to Embark on PWHL Careers

All five players will report to their team's training camp beginning in November.

June 30, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Last Tuesday, five more Bulldogs heard their named called at the PWHL Draft, making it now 18 former UMD standouts drafted the past three years. Olivia Mobley started a run in the 3rd round as she was taken first at number 18 by Boston. One pick later, Nina Jobst-Smith went to Vancouver. Then to round out the 3rd,…

Alvin “Goozie” Hines Goes the Distance, Falls in UFC Debut

It's the first-ever loss for Hines in his MMA career.

June 30, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

LAS VEGAS, Nevada.- Grand Rapids native Alvin “Goozie” Hines gave it his all in his UFC debut on Saturday. Battling Jhonata Diniz, the two would go the distance as it came down to the judges. In the end, Diniz landed 30 more strikes as he was named the winner by unanimous decision. It’s the first-ever loss for Hines in his…

Wild Trade For Tarasenko On Eve of NHL Free Agency

Tarasenko, 33, has one year left on his contract at a salary cap hit of $4.75 million.

June 30, 2025

The Associated Press,

The Minnesota Wild got a two-time Stanley Cup champion for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency, and the New York Islanders locked up one of their top young players to a long-term contract. The Wild acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday for future considerations. The Islanders re-signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract…

Wild Now Play at Grand Casino Arena After New Naming Rights Deal Succeeds Xcel Energy Center

The Wild’s parent organization, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, announced on Monday the 14-year agreement with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe that takes effect on Sept. 3.

June 30, 2025

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play the upcoming season at Grand Casino Arena, after a naming rights deal with the tribal gaming and hospitality company that succeeds the venue’s original name, Xcel Energy Center. The Wild’s parent organization, Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, announced on Monday the 14-year agreement with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe that takes effect…

Harbor Monsters Roll Past Woo in ArenaMania Rematch Game

The Harbor Monsters hit the road next weekend as they will face the Ozarks Lunkers on Saturday, July 5th.

June 29, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- On Saturday, the long-anticipated rematch of last year’s ArenaMania took place at the DECC as the Harbor Monsters welcomed in the 3-1 Iowa Woo. The defending ArenaMania champions dominated in all four quarters against the Woo, securing the 60-38 win to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Harbor Monsters hit the road next weekend as they will…

Bobby Portis Agrees to 3-year, $44 Million Deal to Remain with Milwaukee Bucks

In his five seasons with Milwaukee, Portis has averaged 13.6 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 49.4% from the floor and 39.7% from 3-point range.

June 29, 2025

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis, one of the league’s top reserves, declined his player option for next season and instead agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, agent Mark Bartelstein confirmed Sunday. Portis has gotten votes for the league’s sixth man of the year in three of the last five seasons. ESPN first reported…

Julius Randle, Timberwolves Finalizing 3-Year Contract that Could Reach $100 Million, AP Source Says

Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season.

June 29, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a new deal that could keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Sunday. The final year of the deal will be at Randle’s option and, if it is exercised, could push the total value of the contract to $100…

Harbor Monsters Set for ArenaMania Rematch

The Harbor Monsters and the Iowa Woo square off Saturday night.

June 27, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The defending ArenaMania champions have started out the 2025 season 3-1. Their only slip up came from the Hot Springs Wiseguys in week three. On Saturday, the Harbor Monsters welcome in a familiar foe in the Iowa Woo. Duluth opened up the season on the road against the Woo, where they made a late second half comeback defeating…

Local Hockey Products Reyelts & Hanson Keeping Eye on NHL Draft

The draft begins Friday night and continues on Saturday morning.

June 27, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

PROCTOR, Minn.- Two local hockey standouts will be watching the NHL Draft closely this weekend. Former Proctor goaltender AJ Reyelts and current UMD defenseman Ty Hanson are both prospects. Each player has popped up on draft boards the past few years but have yet to be selected. If they do go, they’re expected to go in the later rounds on…

T-Wolves Trade Down Twice in Quiet 2nd Round, Draft Australian Big Rocco Zikarsky

After keeping their first-rounder at No. 17 for Joan Beringer, the 6-foot-11 shot-blocking project from France, the Timberwolves couldn’t resist the trade calls on Thursday night.

June 26, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had the first pick in the second round of the NBA draft, fully prepared to field multiple offers for the 31st overall selection. After keeping their first-rounder at No. 17 for Joan Beringer, the 6-foot-11 shot-blocking project from France, the Timberwolves couldn’t resist the trade calls on Thursday night. That 31st pick went to the…

Twins Top Mariners 10-1 After Spark from Woods Richardson’s Strong Start and Larnach’s Homer

The Twins (39-42) win consecutive games for the first time since taking three straight from June 3-5.

June 26, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered with three RBIs after Simeon Woods Richardson started with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Thursday after a rain delay of 4 hours and 22 minutes. Brooks Lee led off an eight-run sixth against reliever Zach Pop with a home run. Then came RBI doubles from Byron Buxton and Willi Castro,…

Seahawks Bring Back Veteran Cornerback Shaquil Griffin

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday.

June 26, 2025

The Associated Press,

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday. H is agency, Exclusive Sports Group, announced the deal for the 29-year-old. Griffin is expected to compete for the third cornerback spot. The ninth-year defensive back played in 17 games last season for the Minnesota Vikings after spending 2023 with both the Houston Texans and…

Wild Trade Center Freddy Gaudreau to Kraken

Gaudreau, 32, has three years remaining on his contract with an annual average value of $2.1 million.

June 26, 2025

The Associated Press,

(AP) — The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, sending a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for Sergei Bobrovsky’s new backup and potential future successor. Tarasov, 26, is a restricted free agent who is 10 years younger than Bobrovsky, who has backstopped the Panthers to consecutive championships. They come from the same Siberian…

Timberwolves Take Joan Beringer with No. 17 Pick in NBA Draft

Beringer will have a close friend and mentor to learn from on the Timberwolves in Rudy Gobert, also a native of France.

June 25, 2025

KQDS Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – With the No. 17 overall pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves added one of the top prospects from France Wednesday night in the NBA Draft. The Timberwolves took Joan Beringer, a 6-11, 230-pound center. Who is Joan Beringer? What we know: According to his NBA Draft profile, Beringer was born in Selestat, France. He moved to Strasbourg when he was…

CJ Ham to Host 6th Annual Youth Football Camp in Duluth

Proceeds from the camp will go to the Ham Family Scholarship Fund Presented by Essentia Health.

June 25, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- In just 17 days from now, Vikings fullback and Duluth native CJ Ham will make his return to his hometown for his annual youth football camp. There will be two sessions at Walt Hunting Stadium with 1st through 5th graders going from 10 AM to noon and 6th through 9th graders going from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM….

Brewers’ Misiorowski and Pirates’ Skenes Set New Standards for Velocity in Milwaukee’s 4-2 Win

Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes’ Pirates 4-2.

June 25, 2025

The Associated Press,

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes didn’t need to throw as many as 80 pitches to set new standards for velocity on Wednesday in the first matchup between these 23-year-old flamethrowers. Misiorowski struck out eight and allowed two hits and two walks in five shutout innings as his Brewers defeated Skenes’ Pirates 4-2. According to Sportradar,…

Mobley, Jobst-Smith, Van Wieren, Baskin, & Wallin All Taken in 2025 PWHL Draft

The first Bulldog off the board was forward Olivia Mobley, who was taken by the Boston Fleet at pick number 18 in the 3rd round.

June 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Since the PWHL began in 2023, 13 UMD women’s hockey standouts have heard their name called at the league’s draft. On Tuesday, ten more were hoping to add themselves to that list. The first Bulldog off the board was forward Olivia Mobley who was taken by the Boston Fleet at pick number 18 in the 3rd round. Mobley…

Grand Rapids Native Alvin “Goozie” Hines to Make UFC Debut on Saturday

Alvin "Goozie" Hines will fight Jhonata Diniz at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 317.

June 24, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.- a Grand Rapids native is set to make his UFC debut this upcoming Saturday. Alvin “Goozie” Hines will fight Jhonata Diniz at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 317. So far, Hines has posted a unbeaten 7-0 pro MMA record with his most recent win coming on April 11th against Billy Ray Valdez via the knockout….

NBA Owners Unanimously Approve $1.5 Billion Sale of Minnesota Timberwolves, WNBA’s Lynx

The Timberwolves are planning an introductory news conference for Lore and Rodriguez next month in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League.

June 24, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to an investment group led by e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez gained NBA approval on Tuesday, finalizing a complex and contentious process more than four years after the deal was reached. The ownership transfer that Taylor tried to stop last year received an unanimous vote from the board…

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is ‘Pretty Sure’ the 2025 Season Will Be His Last in the NFL

The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets.

June 24, 2025

The Associated Press,

Aaron Rodgers is “pretty sure” the 2025 season, his first with the Pittsburgh Steelers, will be his last in the NFL, the 41-year-old quarterback said Tuesday. The four-time MVP signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh earlier this month after two injury-marred seasons with the New York Jets. Rodgers’ base salary is $13.65 million and he could earn up to $19.5 million with incentives, according…

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 29 Points and Thunder Beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA Title

Gilgeous-Alexander finished off his MVP season with 29 points and 12 assists.

June 23, 2025

The Associated Press,

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked off the court for the final time this season, collapsed into the arms of coach Mark Daigneault and finally smiled. It was over. The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are champions. The best team all season was the best team at the end, bringing the NBA title…

Chebii Wins Women’s Full Marathon in her First Grandma’s Appearance

Grandma's Marathon was her first race competing in the United States.

June 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Runners from all across the world laced-up for the 49th Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. In the women’s full marathon race, Lilian Chebii took home the first place with a time of 2:25:14 in her first Grandma’s Marathon appearance. Chebii has only raced in two full marathons during her running career. Grandma’s was her first marathon she has won…

Joel Reichow Becomes First Runner to Win Grandma’s Half and Full Marathon

Reichow is the first American male to win the Grandma's full marathon since 2009.

June 21, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- Race day for the 49th annual Grandma’s Marathon was officially underway on Saturday. It was a historic day in the men’s race as Joel Reichow took home the full marathon title with a time of 2:11:58, becoming the first runner to win Grandma’s half and full marathon. Reichow won the half marathon back in 2023. Reichow is the…

Sanclemente Repeats as Men’s Wheelchair Champion, De Souza Takes Women’s Title

Sanclemente held off five-time champion Aaron Pike by just 48 seconds.

June 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- For the 2nd straight year, Luis Francisco Sanclemente was able to claim the Grandma’s Marathon male wheelchair title. He held off five-time champion Aaron Pike by just 48 seconds. Sanclemente finished with a time of 1:26:02. Over on the women’s side, there was a new champion as Vanessa Cristina de Souza took top honors with a time of…

Frisbie Holds Off Popehn Again, Smith Wins in Bjorklund Debut

The friendly rivalry between Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Popehn added another chapter on Saturday at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.

June 21, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- The friendly rivalry between Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Popehn added another chapter on Saturday at the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon. For the 2nd straight year, Frisbie was able to get the best of Popehn, winning for the women with a time of 1:09:05, which was eight seconds ahead of Popehn. Over on the men’s side, quite the debut…

Popehn & Reichow Vye to Be First Person to Win Grandma’s Half & Full Marathon

The Grandma's Marathon officially begins at 5:50 AM on Saturday.

June 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- By now, the elite runners are probably resting up for the big race that is the Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday. But earlier Friday, they had a chance to take questions from the media and even some fans as the annual Elite Athlete Media conference took place at the DECC. One of the runners taking part was Dakotah Popehn,…

Team Ham Bests Team Homere in First Juneteenth Charity Game

Team Ham won the first Juneteenth Charity game defeating Team Homere 142 to 137.

June 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- The first ever Juneteenth Charity basketball game took place at Denfeld high school on Friday night. The team captains for the event were Duluth Denfeld boys head coach Phill Homere and Minnesota Vikings Fullback CJ Ham. Teams competing in the charity game were constructed from players that have made an impact of the community. The event was an…

Shea Wins 3rd William A. Irvin 5k Title, Myran Makes History in Women’s Race

The William A. Irvin 5k opened up Grandma's Marathon weekend on Friday.

June 20, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s been the official start to the Grandma’s Marathon for the past 32 years. The William A. Irvin 5k opened up Grandma’s Marathon weekend on Friday. In the men’s race, Mason Shea from River Falls Wisconsin won the race with a time of 15:32 to claim his third William A. Irvin 5k title. For the women’s race, a…

Flaherty Departs Frost for Victoire in PWHL Free Agency

Flaherty joins Catherine Daoust as former Bulldogs on the Montreal roster.

June 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Another Minnesota Frost player is departing the team via free agency. Former UMD defender Maggie Flaherty is joining Montreal Victoire on a one-year contract. Flaherty spent the first two years of her PWHL career in Minnesota. In 46 games played, she tallied two goals and six assists. Flaherty also played a big part in the team’s two…

Red Sox Send Former Husky Infielder Kristian Campell to AAA

Up until his demotion, Campbell was the Red Sox's everyday 2nd baseman.

June 20, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

BOSTON, Mass.- Former Duluth Husky Kristian Campbell is heading back to triple A. On Thursday, the Red Sox sent down the infielder. Recently, Campbell has struggled offensively as he’s hit .159/.243/.222. Up until his demotion, Campbell was the Red Sox’s everyday 2nd baseman. He’ll look to recoup some of that early season magic as he clubbed .301/.407/.495. Categories: Northwoods League,…

Former UMD Forward Elizabeth Giguere Signs with PWHL Ottawa Charge

The last time Giguere suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season.

June 19, 2025

Isaiah Wiita,

OTTAWA, CA.- A former Bulldog has found a new home in the PWHL. Elizabeth Giguere signed a one-year deal with the Ottawa Charge. Giguere played the last two seasons out on the East Coast for the New York Sirens. The last time she suited up for the Bulldogs was in the 2021-22 season. Giguere recorded 22 goals, and 40 assists…

Barno, Ondoro, Frisbie, & Popehn Headline Returners for 2025 Grandma’s Marathon

The half marathon kicks things off on Saturday at 5:50 AM.

June 18, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- All eyes are on the elite runners at the Grandma’s Marathon. And once again this year, there’s no shortage of big names that are looking to take the top prize. We begin in the men’s full marathon as a couple of former champions will once again run. Six-time champion Elisha Barno is vying for the three-peat this year…

Ravens Sign Jaire Alexander Following the Cornerback’s Release by the Packers

The Packers released Alexander on June 9, ending a seven-year run.

June 18, 2025

The Associated Press,

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Jaire Alexander has signed with the Baltimore Ravens less than two weeks after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback was released by the Green Bay Packers. The Ravens posted video Wednesday of star quarterback Lamar Jackson enthusiastically greeting Alexander after he signed with the two-time defending AFC North champions. The Packers released Alexander on June 9, ending a…

Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney Staying Put with Minnesota Frost

Rooney's contract runs through the 2027-2028 season, making her the only Frost player signed through that year.

June 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Former UMD Goaltender Maddie Rooney is staying in the state of Minnesota. On Tuesday, the Olympic gold medalist re-signed with the Minnesota Frost on a three-year contract extension. Since her PWHL debut in the 2023 season, Rooney has posted 13 wins, four shutouts, a 2.08 goals against average, and lastly a .910 saves percentage. Her contract runs…

Back-to-Back Cats: Panthers Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions By Beating the Oilers in 6 Games

The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night.

June 17, 2025

The Associated Press,

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the final on Tuesday night, becoming the NHL’s first back-to-back winners since Tampa Bay in 2020 and ’21 and the third team to do it this century. Sam Reinhart scored four goals, becoming just the fourth player in league history to get that many…

Cottrell Continues Tradition of Being a Pacer at Grandma’s Marathon

Saturday's race will be Cottrell's 11th Grandma's Marathon.

June 17, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- It’s safe to say that Jeff Cottrell’s life revolves around running. He’s been on the cross country and track and field coaching staff at CSS for the past seven years. Before that, he ran collegiately at the University of Minnesota. Now when he laces them up, it’s all about keeping the pace for others. For the 2nd straight…

Ondoro & Malban Make Up 2025 Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame Class

The official induction ceremony takes place on Friday during the Grandma's Marathon Awards Brunch.

June 16, 2025

Neil Vierzba,

DULUTH, Minn.- Back in 2014, Dominic Ondoro broke Dick Beardsley’s record for the fastest time in the men’s event at the Grandma’s Marathon. 11 years later, he’s going to take his rightful place in the 2025 Grandma’s Marathon Hall of Fame. Ondoro and longtime board member Dave Malban make up this year’s class. Malban was one of the original board…