Vikings Notebook, Wednesday Sports Events
Gilmore, who will turn 34 in September, began his career with the Buffalo Bills, overlapping with Vikings Assistant Head Coach Mike Pettine in 2013 when Pettine was Buffalo's defensive coordinator.
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Hawks girls soccer team looks to establish a new identity
Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. The Hermantown girls soccer team, led by the renowned head coach Nate Hanson, eagerly anticipates next Thursday's 2024 season and home opener against North Branch. “This is a season where
Hermantown boys soccer, football teams expect to compete for conference, section championships this season
Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Hermantown boys' soccer coach David Thompson wants his players to focus on winning Lake Superior Conference and Section 7AA championships this season. “My expectations for this year are high,” he said Tuesday
Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2024 season; Wes Phillips on C.J. Ham
The Vikings offense is listed in 21 personnel with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end for the third consecutive season. The defense is listed in a 3-4 base defense for the third consecutive season.
Quote Me, Howie: Erik Lofald
Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Duluth Denfeld football coach Erik Lofald on the mighty 2024 Hunters: "We are looking forward to the upcoming season. On the offensive side of the ball we return
Anderson, Superior stole the show at Summer Jam
Editor's Note: Howie Sports Blog is powered by Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. Five Twin Ports boys basketball teams and key players to watch next season: Superior – Six-foot-6 junior forward Calvin Anderson, arguably the premier college prospect in the area,
Quote Me, Howie: Patrick Andrews
Editor's Note: "Quote Me, Howie," a staple feature at Howie Sports, is powered by our friends at Perrault Construction, the trusted roofing, siding and window company in Duluth. My close personal friend, legendary Hermantown boys hockey coach Patrick Andrews, on his team's strong performance
Hermantown High Activities Notebook
Editor's Note: Howie Sports is powered by Perrault Construction, the roofing, siding and window construction company Duluth can depend on. Online registration for Hermantown Community Schools' fall activities is currently available. Families are encouraged to visit the school's activity website to register and access the
Christian Darrisaw: 'This is where I wanted to be'
Christian Darrisaw is set to be a cornerstone on the left side of the Vikings' offensive line for years to come. The Vikings secured Darrisaw with an extension on Wednesday, ensuring the 25-year-old's tenure with Minnesota through the 2029 season. Following the official signing, Darrisaw
Limited single-game Vikings tickets to go on sale Thursday
A limited number of single-game tickets for Minnesota Vikings home games will be available for public purchase on Thursday at 10 a.m. CT, following the presale for season ticket members. Preseason single-game tickets start at $15, and regular season tickets start at $76, available exclusively online through
UMD, Wiese agree to contract extension; Vikings Notebook
The University of Minnesota Duluth has renewed head football coach Curt Wiese's contract, extending it through the 2028-29 season. The specifics of the agreement have not been disclosed. "Curt is an exceptional coach and an incredible person," UMD director of athletics Forrest Karr said in
NHL Draft begins Friday
The 2024 National Hockey League draft begins Friday night in Las Vegas, and the Minnesota Wild hold the 13th selection in the first round. The first-round draft order: 1. San Jose Sharks 2. Chicago Blackhawks 3. Anaheim Ducks 4. Columbus Blue Jackets 5. Montreal Canadiens 6. Utah Hockey Club
Jim Malosky Jr. dies
Former University of Minnesota Duluth head football coach and alum James S. Malosky Jr. passed away Tuesday in Houston, Texas at the age of 58. Malosky, the son of Bulldog coaching legend James S. Malosky, played for UMD from 1984-1987 and worked his way up from a student assistant
Vikings Notebook, Friday
The 64th training camp in Minnesota Vikings history and the seventh hosted at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center will feature nine open practices, beginning with Back Together Weekend on Saturday, July 27, and concluding on Thursday, August 8. General Admission tickets for eight of the nine practices are free for
Minnesota Wilderness, Grandma's Marathon in the news
The Minnesota Wilderness selected 11 forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender in the 2024 NAHL Draft on Wednesday. Asanali Sarkenov of Astana, Kazakhstan, a 2006 right winger who scored five points in four games for Kazakhstan’s U18 squad in the U18 World Championships, was the first to have his
Longtime start line volunteers to be inducted into Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame
By Zach Schneider A trio of longtime Grandma’s Marathon start line volunteers will make up the Class of 2024 and be inducted in June into the event’s Hall of Fame. Greg Helgeson, Paul Iversen and Bob Larkin are this year’s inductees, having been chosen for making longstanding