Minnesota made it five-for-five with a first-period tech fall from top-ranked Gable Steveson at heavyweight. Facing Dirk Morley, Steveson had four takedowns and picked up nearfall points on two of them to finish the match at 1:51, 19-3. His bonus point rate stays at 100 percent with six tech falls and a pin in seven… Continue reading #1 Gable Steveson Full Match at Northwestern
Month: January 2025
Highlights: #7 Gopher Wrestling Wins at Northwestern
No. 7 Minnesota (6-1, 3-1 B1G) won the first five matches, four by bonus point, on its way to a 29-12 victory at Northwestern (2-4, 0-4) Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. In all, the Golden Gophers won seven of the 10 matches Sunday, taking five by bonus points, including three tech falls. They’ve won 13 of… Continue reading Highlights: #7 Gopher Wrestling Wins at Northwestern
Highlights: #23 Gopher Women's Basketball Secures 71-50 Win Over Wisconsin
The No. 23 ranked Minnesota women’s basketball team (18-3, 6-3 B1G) went into halftime tied with Wisconsin (10-10, 1-8 B1G) 28-28, but took control in the second half to defeat the Badgers 71-50 at home Sunday afternoon. The Golden Gophers had four players score in double figures, led by Grace Grocholski, who had 17 points.… Continue reading Highlights: #23 Gopher Women's Basketball Secures 71-50 Win Over Wisconsin
Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa
No. 20 Minnesota defeated Iowa today in its road conference opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Gophers scored a stellar 197.325 compared to 195.625 for Iowa. The score was a season-best for Minnesota and the top tally since earning 197.400 at last year’s NCAA Regional Finals. The ‘U’s previous best in 2025 was 196.375. Sign up… Continue reading Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa
Former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer Unemployed Again
Jason Parkhurst-Imagn ImagesJason Parkhurst-Imagn Images The talk of this season has been regarding the eventual extension of Kevin O’Connell. The Minnesota Vikings never seriously were going to let him get away, and they got the deal done. Before the regular season kicked off former head coach Mike Zimmer went scorched earth on the Vikings. He… Continue reading Former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer Unemployed Again
Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro
Getty Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah The Minnesota Vikings must decide who stays and who goes among their three starting cornerbacks — all of whom are pending free agents. Despite maintaining a consistently high level of play well into his 30s, two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore may be the odd man out. Gilmore, 34, signed a… Continue reading Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro
Bleacher Report’s Bizarre Vikings QB Option
Oct 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle T.J. Smith (50) and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) tackle Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings will be in the spotlight in the next couple of months as starting… Continue reading Bleacher Report’s Bizarre Vikings QB Option
Vikings Face Key 2025 Decisions
In this episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano delve into key decisions the Minnesota Vikings are facing as they plan for a successful 2025 season. The dynamic duo discuss important player performances, coaching changes, and speculate on the future of the quarterback position. Sprinkled with engaging… Continue reading Vikings Face Key 2025 Decisions
Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
The Detroit Lions have a pivotal offseason on the horizon, as general manager Brad Holmes will look to bolster a roster that suffered a shocking divisional round defeat to the Washington Commanders as the No.1 seed in the NFC. The Lions will look to acquire some impact players this offseason, but the team also has… Continue reading Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
What are the 10 best individual rivalries in sports history?
Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes will battle again in the postseason when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday. The matchup will be the fourth in the playoffs between the two teams, making it the NFL’s top quarterback rivalry since the turn of the decade. The previous… Continue reading What are the 10 best individual rivalries in sports history?