Gavin Drexler Claims All American Honors on Day Two of NCAA Championships

Story Links PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – North Dakota State wrestling’s Gavin Drexler became the 13th NCAA Division I All American for the Bison on Friday, as he picked up a couple of wins, including one in the Blood Round to reach the Medal Rounds on Saturday.   After advancing in the morning on… Continue reading Gavin Drexler Claims All American Honors on Day Two of NCAA Championships

Quinton Byfield Checks All The Boxes Of An Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

Marco Rossi is having a breakout season. He’s on pace for 28 goals and 40 assists and is starting to earn respect around the NHL because he’s produced even when he’s not on Kirill Kaprizov’s line.  Still, Bill Guerin doesn’t seem to see Rossi as part of Minnesota’s long-term future. Guerin likely wants players larger… Continue reading Quinton Byfield Checks All The Boxes Of An Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild

J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s bid for the Vikings quarterback job in 2024 ended with a knee injury he suffered in the team’s first preseason game and the first-round pick said on Tuesday that it was hard to be stuck as an observer for his rookie season. McCarthy watched Sam Darnold put together a strong season that… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy: All I could ask for is a fair opportunity at QB job

What are the 100 best athlete nicknames of all time?

There are countless athletes that have legendary nicknames attached to their brand, but which ones are the best? Here are the 100 best athlete nicknames of all time. 100 best athlete nicknames of all time 10. William Perry: “The Fridge” Perry was thrown into the fire as a rookie (1985) on an elite Chicago Bears… Continue reading What are the 100 best athlete nicknames of all time?

Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings might just have a swell dude on tap for their quarterback of the future. Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons J.J. McCarthy didn’t play at all in the regular season of his maiden voyage campaign, but that hasn’t stopped fans from daydreaming about him… Continue reading Vikings QB Goes Viral … for All the Right Reasons

Who are the 10 best father-son sports duos of all time?

Sometimes, greatness runs in the family. Several players in sports history have followed in their father’s footsteps to become stars of their own. In fact, some of the greatest players in major North American sports are sons of former professional athletes.  Not many father-son duos get the opportunity to play together, though — like what… Continue reading Who are the 10 best father-son sports duos of all time?

Vikings’ Harrison Phillips: Starts all 17 games again in 2024

Phillips finished the 2024 season with 56 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season contests. Phillips has started all 51 games since signing with the Vikings as a free agent prior to the 2022 season. After setting career highs in playing time (74… Continue reading Vikings’ Harrison Phillips: Starts all 17 games again in 2024

Vikings’ Jonathan Bullard: Starts all 17 games for first time

Bullard finished the 2024 season with 41 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across 17 regular-season contests. The 31-year-old defensive tackle started all 17 games for the first time in his career and has developed into a quality defensive lineman in his three years with Minnesota after bouncing around the league… Continue reading Vikings’ Jonathan Bullard: Starts all 17 games for first time