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Boxing Matches This Weekend To Honor Past Hero And Help Proctor Hermantown Mirage

Chris Allen — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:30:06 +0000

There hasn't been a Boxing match at Proctor High School in 50 years, to honor Carl "Cud" Peterson, there will be charity matches in the Gym. Carl "Cud" Peterson was a well known boxer from Proctor that passed away back in the 60's. He was instrumental in giving kids in the area an opportunity to get involved in athletics- specifically boxing.

Absolutely Terrifying Mountain Climbers 100 Foot Fall Caught on Helmet Camera will Leave You Breathless [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:58:33 +0000

Mountains, so majestic and beautiful to some, yet thrilling and dangerous to others. I would never have the upper body strength to do mountain climbing, so I appreciate when these athletic souls wear a helmet cam that allows me to experience what I otherwise couldn't. However, when something like this happens, it takes my breath away. I realized I had held my breath through this man's terrifying fall caught on camera.

Long-Time Duluth TV Sports Anchor Tom Hansen Announces He Will Be Leaving Television

Nick Cooper — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:45:00 +0000

Yesterday, long-time Twin Ports sports broadcaster Tom Hansen announced he will be leaving his nightly television post with the Northland’s NewsCenter to pursue a new career and spend more time with his family. Tom has been with KBJR TV and the Northland’s NewsCenter for nearly three decades as a sports broadcaster. Tom has also [...]

Tom's Notes: Northland Curling Team Gets National Attention + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:26:19 +0000

A Northland curling team took their talents to the Big Apple Tuesday morning with an appearance on N–B–C’s TODAY SHOW! Team Fenson appeared on the show as part of the Today Show’s Olympic Week and the start of the one year countdown to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Team Fenson, whose members hail from the Twin [...]

Tom's Notes: Esko Senior Savanna Trapp Makes Minnesota High School Basketball History + More

Tom Hansen — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:29:38 +0000

Northland high school basketball fans flocked to the Superior High School gym Monday night and when they got their there were joined by several Division one college scouts as well to watch Esko vs. Superior. Two state ranked teams in girl’s basketball. Esko’s Savanna Trapp needed three blocks to become the all-time leader in blocked [...]

Tom's Notes: The Denfeld Hunters Hockey Team Continues to Roll + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:56:52 +0000

A week ago, the Denfeld Hunters won one of their biggest games in school history as they beat Duluth East 5-4.They returned to that same ice a week later and posted another 5 goals on Tuesday. This time the 9th ranked Hunters beat 14th ranked Hibbing-Chisholm 5-1 and jumped out to a 2-0 lead in [...]

This Weekend in Sports: Baseball Playoffs, Garcia vs. Morales, and More

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:35:05 +0000

Major League Baseball’s league championship series, a title fight and a clash of the AFC’s best teams highlight this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch this weekend: [All times Eastern.] Friday, Oct. 19 NLCS Game 5 — San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium, St. Louis; 8:07 p.m. on Fox With a [...]

View The Controversial Spitball Jose Valverde Is Taking Heat Over [VIDEO]

Cathy Kates — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:40:01 +0000

Did he or didn't he? Whether it's true or not, he's taking heat for it. On Sunday, the Tigers beat the Reds 7-6.

What's the purpose of a spitball? (besides being incredibly gross)

Pitchers traditionally use them because it causes the ball to sink or drop. This particular pitch was a fastball that came up and in. What do you think?

Newscaster Reports NBA Finals Game Ends in a Tie

Mike Adams — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:24:55 +0000

Just in case you were wondering, there is no such thing as a tie-game in the NBA playoffs. In fact, the only tie game that happens in the game of basketball are those played by punks and orphans in random schoolyards across the country. Even then, those wicked little creeps always seem to find some [...]

New Hockey Program At Heritage Aimed At 6-11 Year Olds

Cathy Kates — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:26 +0000

If you think you have the next, Jack Connolly, J.T. Brown, or Joe Basaraba, then the Spring "Rink Rat" Hockey Program is for you and your future star! Or, maybe they just aren't sure whether hockey is their sport. This opportunity will give them great insight to see if they should suit up and skate, or choose a different sport.

Do You Live In One Of America's Most Miserable Cities for Sports Fans?

Maura Chwastyk — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:22:54 +0000

On February 7th, two days after the New York Giants beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, die-hard Giants fans painted their faces red and blue, lined the streets and cheered as their beloved hometown heroes paraded by.

Inevitably, 2012 will bring incredible joy and/or crushing disappointment to sports fans across the US and while there’s no way to know concretely which group you’ll be in, Forbes latest annual ranking of America’s most miserable sports cities might be able to warn your if you’re headed for heartbreak.

Which NFL Team Has the Craziest Sports Fans? [PICTURES]

Nick Romano — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:03:02 +0000

There’s just something about NFL football that makes us want to slap on some war paint, throw back some beers and make drunken messes of ourselves. Some fans are clearly more into this than others and it’s those hardcore sports nuts that we all get our inspiration from.

High School Football Coach Shawn Abel Resigns After Profane Pregame Rant [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:10:04 +0000

Tennessee Collierville High football coach Shawn Abel stepped down from his coaching position after his profanity-laden pregame locker room speech was leaked on YouTube. Abel submitted his resignation to the school’s principal on Monday after word of his angry rant started to spread. Principal Tim Setterland accepted the resignation, but there’s been no firm decision [...]

Best Places For A Bachelor Party In Duluth

Ken Hayes — Fri, 13 May 2011 05:53:57 +0000

So you're planning your buddies bachelor party. It can kind of get overwhelming. There are 4 major rules to a bachelor party:

1. Make sure it's fun

2. Nobody goes to jail

3. Nobody goes missing

4. No one goes to the hospital

So what can you do? I've come up with a list of places you can go and have a great time.