Offseason work starts to get under way for Twins
The Minnesota Twins should have one goal in mind this offseason: acquire pitching. As much pitching as they can find. That’s not to say the Twins don’t have other warts. But after back-to-back seasons...
View ArticleNo. 1 Indiana brings experience, and one talented freshman
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The North Dakota State men’s basketball team faces the biggest test in program history on Monday night. No. 1-ranked Indiana will host the Bison at 6 p.m. CST Monday (no TV – go to...
View ArticleFinal thoughts from the Indiana-Bison game
My trip as part of The Forum’s reporting team in Bloomington, Ind., ended late Monday night. Assembly Hall was as impressive as advertised, as was the top-ranked Indiana basketball team, which beat...
View ArticleWithout stars, Wolves’ efforts have been admirable
The Minnesota Timberwolves might be off to the most impressive 5-4 start in pro sports history. OK, that might be a bit of a stretch, especially after back-to-back home losses to Charlotte and Golden...
View ArticleIs Span deal just the beginning?
The Atlanta Braves found their center fielder in B.J. Upton on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Minnesota Twins wasted no more time in trading their center fielder to one of the remaining teams in the...
View ArticleRevisiting some football predictions
Can you believe Week 17 of the NFL season is upon us? I can’t. The weather outside sure feels like Week 17 weather, but it doesn’t seem all that long ago that I was among a few staff members making...
View ArticleBaseball HOF voters will come up short if no player is elected this year
There are no shortage of sports topics for which I like to obsess about: the Minnesota Twins, fantasy football, the push for NHL teams in the South to return to the North, etc. Sometimes those rants...
View ArticleWhat to watch for with Twins as spring training gets under way
Something about a foot of snow and 40 mph wind guts gets me thinking about baseball this time of year. Actually, regardless of the weather, it’s safe to say I’m in baseball mode by mid-Februrary. Temps...
View ArticleFinding the positives in an otherwise down year for Twins
Anyone out there find a national pundit who hasn’t picked the Minnesota Twins to finish in last place in the AL Central? I haven’t. There’s no reason to think the Twins will be anything but terrible. I...
View ArticlePreviewing the upcoming baseball season
Aside from the lone Sunday night game, the Major League Baseball season will be getting under way in less than two hours. Should be a fun afternoon, evening and night planted in front of the TV. If you...
View ArticleNot every NFL game tonight should be ignored
It’s Week 4 of the NFL preseason, with all 32 teams playing tonight. But there’s an empty feel to it. Many of the teams will not even suit up their first-stringers, opting instead to give them one last...
View ArticleThe Bison in the spotlight again, our ESPN moment and more
I have had Aug. 30, 2013 circled on my metaphorical calendar for a pretty long time. I suppose that’s like many North Dakota State fans when the road game at Kansas State first appeared on the...
View ArticleTwins Caravan leftovers
Nothing really beats talking baseball on a cold January night like we endured in Fargo-Moorhead last night. The Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan stop at The Hub couldn’t have come at a better time. Third...
View ArticleThe time was right to part ways with Gardy
For just the second time since 1986, the Minnesota Twins are looking for a new manager. And after four straight 90-plus loss seasons, who can blame them? Is Ron Gardenhire to blame for the lack of...
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