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The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild

Bill Guerin won the Stanley Cup twice as a player. He won his first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and another with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.  I will focus on the 2009 championship because it’s more recent and relevant. Still, that 1995 team was fun. It was in a lockout year, so… Continue reading The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild

Sam Darnold Expected to Take Big Step Back After Leaving Vikings

Getty QB Sam Darnold, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings were essentially a perfect fit for quarterback Sam Darnold in 2024, and that led to the best year of his career and a $100.5 million contract from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason. However, Darnold is unlikely to recreate that success in Seattle… Continue reading Sam Darnold Expected to Take Big Step Back After Leaving Vikings

2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back Celtics, Oilers to start fast

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst The NBA and NHL playoffs have not disappointed in the drama department. This is especially true in the NBA, where we’ve seen higher seeds get destroyed, as well as some unfortunate injuries to superstars. But that’s what keeps us tuned in, watching and wagering on a chance to capitalize… Continue reading 2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back Celtics, Oilers to start fast

2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back big night from Anthony Edwards

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst A lot of you know me as the football guy when it comes to placing wagers. And yes, I played in the NFL and love the league and college football, but I enjoy the entire spectrum when it comes to sports. Especially when it comes to playoff ball —… Continue reading 2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back big night from Anthony Edwards

HBCU Defensive Back Gains Crucial Experience At Chiefs Rookie Minicamp

Robert Jones III recently completed his first round of NFL rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs. Next, the defensive back from Howard University will travel north to participate in the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie minicamp. Although the Super Bowl runner-ups did not sign Jones or any of the other cornerbacks after the event, he gained… Continue reading HBCU Defensive Back Gains Crucial Experience At Chiefs Rookie Minicamp

2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back Clippers, Avalanche to start hot

Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst A lot of you know me as the football guy when it comes to placing wagers. And yes, I played in the NFL and love the league and college football, but I enjoy the entire spectrum when it comes to sports. Especially when it comes to playoff ball —… Continue reading 2025 NBA, NHL Playoffs best bets: Back Clippers, Avalanche to start hot

Devin Neal Could Eventually Become Minnesota’s Lead Back

The NFL has really been testing the Running Backs Don’t Matter Theory, with teams looking to draft-and-dump ball carriers and big them adieu before their contract is up or they reach 30. Sometimes, they look for their RBs at the back end of the draft instead of using an early pick. Although this strategy worked… Continue reading Devin Neal Could Eventually Become Minnesota’s Lead Back

The Marco Rossi Injury Could Be the Straw That Breaks the Wild’s Back – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild’s never-ending string of injuries continued on Wednesday night. Marcus Foligno and Marcus Johansson were out, and Marco Rossi played only three minutes before taking a Matt Boldy shot off the inside of his knee.  We don’t know yet whether Saturday will see Rossi return to the ice or his 154-consecutive game streak will end. That… Continue reading The Marco Rossi Injury Could Be the Straw That Breaks the Wild’s Back – Minnesota Wild