by Paul Langfellow It was all hands on deck in Coon Rapids this past weekend as one of several locations across the State of Minnesota hosting the MYAS Grade State Boys Basketball Championship, ages 3rd through 6th grade. Coon Rapids High School, Spring Lake Park High School and several others welcoming this year’s end of season tournament. Jill Hettwer, site coordinator at Coon Rapids was excited for this year’s event “We want all the kids to have a memorable experience, to just have fun! First and foremost,” she explained, “these tournaments should always be about youth players creating memories and … Continue reading MYAS Grade State Boys Tourney draws big compliments

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled infielder Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis, who was optioned from Minnesota on May 18, played in 10 games for the Saints recently (May 19-28), hitting .318 (14-for-44) with one double, two home runs, three RBI, eight runs scored and an .825 OPS. Over those 10 games, Lewis appeared at shortstop (4 games), third base (2 games), leftfield (2 games), centerfield (1 game) and designated hitter (1 game). The 22-year-old made his major league debut on May 6 and played in 11 games for the Twins earlier this month, … Continue reading Twins recall Royce Lewis from St. Paul

 2021 RecordMIN: 13-11-10 (3-7-7 on the road)POR: 17-13-4 (11-4-2 at home)  (Nov. 20, 2021) – The last time the Loons were on the pitch, they were playing for a spot in the playoffs against the LA Galaxy on Decision Day. To make it in, MNUFC needed to either secure a win or tie in Los Angeles. With goals from Adrien Hunou, Robin Lod, and an own goal from Julian Araujo, MNUFC were able to come away with a 3-3 draw and clinch a spot in the playoffs and eliminate the Galaxy. Next up, the Loons will take on the Portland Timbers … Continue reading Playoff Preview: MN United vs Portland

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (July 18, 2021) — Minnesota United came into Sunday afternoon’s scrap with the Seattle Sounders looking to take a little revenge for a pair of defeats, namely their 4-0 season opening loss and their 3-2 loss in the Western Conference Final last season, both in Seattle. In fact, the Loons had never beaten the Sounders in MLS, and Seattle came into the game with a 13-game unbeaten streak that has them sitting atop the Supporters Shield race. The Loons didn’t let any of that get to them, coming out on the front foot and keeping the Sounders uncomfortable … Continue reading MN United snaps Seattle win streak

Liam Robbins poured in 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as 23rd ranked Minnesota upset previously unbeaten and 7th ranked Michigan 75-57 at Williams Arena in Minneapolis. The win moved Minnesota to 11-and-4 on the season and 4-and-4 in the Big Ten. Michigan dropped to 11-and-1. Game Highlights Click Here Continue reading #23 Gophers UPSET unbeaten Michigan

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University of Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim was named Third Team All-America by the Associated Press today. He is also the first Gopher running back to be named an AP All-American since Laurence Maroney was slotted on the Third Team in 2005. Ibrahim is the third Gopher to be named an All-American by the AP in the last two seasons. In 2019, defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr., was named First Team and receiver Rashod Bateman was named Third Team.   Ibrahim, who was previously named Big Ten Running Back of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team, led the conference … Continue reading Gophers’ Ibrahim named 3rd Team All-American by AP

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — In alignment with Executive Order 20-103 announced today by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Minnesota State High School League will begin in-person practice for winter sports and activities on Mon., Jan. 4, 2021. Thirteen days ago, the League’s Board of Directors approved a flexible scheduling model, presented by the Return to Participation Task Force, which will adapt to the new Executive Order. The new mandate modifies and is an extension of Executive Order 20-99 that went into effect on Nov. 20 and was set to expire Dec. 18. The first date of competition under the new … Continue reading High School, youth sports to start up on January 4