Skip to content

Sports

Sports Notebook, Monday
The C.J. Ham family. Vikings.com

Sports Notebook, Monday

Vikings Notebook C.J. Ham is on the menu for the holidays. The Vikings are slated to host a Christmas Day game for just the third time in franchise history. Minnesota's matchup against the Detroit Lions is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. (CT) kickoff on Netflix.

Members Public
Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten
Duluth FC defeated the Iowa Demon Hawks 3-1 on Friday night in Duluth. Joao Boente / Duluth FC

Duluth FC clips Iowa, stays unbeaten

By John Shuster In their first-ever trip to Duluth, the Iowa Demon Hawks were handed a tough 3-1 loss by a determined Duluth FC squad in a high-stakes National Premier Soccer League North Conference match Saturday night at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. It was a rematch

Members Public
Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook
Duluth FC plays its home games at Walt Hunting Stadium at Duluth Denfeld High School. Tickets are still available for Saturday's match between the North Conference co-leaders.

Duluth FC home tonight against league co-leader Iowa; Vikings Notebook

As part of the local men's soccer club’s commitment to community and youth engagement, admission is free for all fans under 18 for every home match.

Members Public
Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension

Vikings sign GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to contract extension

"Kwesi's commitment to building a championship-caliber team and his ability to collaborate effectively and make bold, calculated decisions has positioned the Vikings for long-term success." -- Zygi Wilf, Vikings owner/chairman

Members Public
QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.
BlueGreens head coach Thomas Pazo during the first half of Tuesday's 1-0 win against Minneapolis Blizzard at Walt Hunting Stadium. Howie / HowieHanson.com

QUOTE ME, HOWIE: Thomas Pazo, Dan Hartman, Frank Yetka, Paul McDonald, Fred Friedman, etc.

"I’m loving my time in Duluth and getting to work with this fantastic group of young men. We’ve improved tremendously as a team (tactically, technically, physically, and mentally), and we have a lot of room for growth, which is super exciting for the staff and I." -- Thomas Pazo

Members Public
Wednesday Sports Notebook
Duluth FC pulled off a major NPSL victory late in injury time on Tuesday against Minnesota Blizzard. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Wednesday Sports Notebook

Defender Teddy Miranda of Ecuador scored an injury-time goal late in the second half to lift Duluth FC past Minnesota Blizzard 1-0 in a National Premier Soccer League match on Tuesday night at Walt Hunting Stadium in West Duluth. The BlueGreens (2-0) will host the Iowa Demon Hawks in NPSL

Members Public
Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award
Legendary Duluth News Tribune photographer Clint Austin. Submitted / Grandma's Marathon

Clint Austin named 2025 recipient of the Marsh Nelson Media Award

“I’m humbled by such a great honor. I’m always in awe when I hear stories of Marsh, and it’s amazing that he’s still such a pillar of the sports community in Duluth.” -- Clint Austin

Members Public
Johnson advances in U16 national team trials
Chloe Johnson, left. Submitted / 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team Trials

Johnson advances in U16 national team trials

Chloe Johnson of Hermantown has been named a finalist for the 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team following three days of trials in Colorado Springs. GOOD READ: Quote Me, Howie: Dyami Starks on Chloe Johnson's game The 22 finalists, selected from 52 trials invitees, will vie for

Members Public
Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

Prep Sports Notebook, Tuesday

TODAY'S GAMES Baseball Hermantown at Grand Rapids Superior at Hibbing Thief River Falls at Esko Duluth Marshall at Thief River Falls Cloquet at Esko Two Harbors at McGregor Cherry at Ely Barnum at South Ridge Moose Lake/Willow River at Silver Bay Moose Lake/Willow River at Cook

Members Public
Sunday Sports Notebook
Duluth FC rallied for a 3-3 draw against St. Croix in a Minnesota Cup match on Saturday night in West Duluth. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Sunday Sports Notebook

Superior City FC defeated the Minnesota Twinstars FC 2-1 in a UPSL Midwest-West Division amateur men's soccer game Saturday night in Superior. Emad Fatah, Mally Lumsden and Cameron Ross scored for Superior City FC. . . . The surging Hermantown boys track team won another invitational meet on Saturday, on a

Members Public
Vikings sign Donovan Jackson and 2025 NFL draft class
Donovan Jackson. Vikings.com

Vikings sign Donovan Jackson and 2025 NFL draft class

Sign up for North Report By Craig Peters EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Thursday announced they have signed first-round pick Donovan Jackson. The offensive lineman from Ohio State was selected with the 24th overall selection of 2025. He has joined the rest of Minnesota's five-player draft class in

Members Public
Duluth FC clips Joy AC 3-1 in 2025 home opener
Howie / HowieHanson.com

Duluth FC clips Joy AC 3-1 in 2025 home opener

“I’m happy with the result, but know that we can definitely be better. It was a good foundation to build off and glad we were able to come away with the victory.” -- Duluth FC head coach Thomas Pazo

Members Public
Duluth FC opens tonight
The 2025 BlueGreens starting 11 for tonight's home opener against Joy AC of St. Louis Park. Howie / HowieHanson.com

Duluth FC opens tonight

Duluth FC’s new head coach, Thomas Pazo, aims to build on the club's past success in the National Premier Soccer League, which included a national semifinal appearance a year ago. The BlueGreens open tonight against Joy AC St. Louis Park in West Duluth. . The Lake Superior College

Members Public
2025 Vikings Regular Season Schedule
Justin Jefferson. Andy Kenutis / Vikings.com

2025 Vikings Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 – Sept. 8 at Chicago Bears (MNF) Week 2 – Sept. 14 host Atlanta Falcons (SNF) Week 3 – Sept. 21 host Cincinnati Bengals Week 4 – Sept. 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers (Dublin) Week 5 – Oct. 5 at Cleveland Browns (London) Week 6 – Bye Week 7 – Oct. 19 host Philadelphia Eagles Week

Members Public