According to reports from Sportsnaut, Cale Makar’s $20.4 million deal has established a definitive financial benchmark across the NHL, leaving Quinn Hughes without an extension and creating an immediate decision for the Minnesota Wild and an opportunity for the New Jersey Devils. That contract sets a new baseline for elite defensemen, leaving general manager Bill … Read more
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, defeating MyPillow founder Mike Lindell and businessman Kendall Qualls, according to race results reported by the Associated Press. Demuth secured the nomination in an open race following Gov. Tim Walz’s decision not to seek a third term, positioning her to face Democratic Sen. … Read more
The Los Angeles Sparks (12-19) remain in a difficult position to secure a WNBA playoff berth following an 84-78 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. According to the team’s recent performance data, the Sparks are currently six games behind the Dallas Wings for the eighth seed with only 13 games remaining in the … Read more
Brock Lesnar announced his retirement from combat sports at age 49, according to an interview on “The Pat McAfee Show.” The decision follows his Hell in a Cell loss against Oba Femi at SummerSlam Night 1 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, closing a career spanning multiple championships across the WWE and UFC. Retirement Announcement Following SummerSlam Main … Read more
According to WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella, preparing for a live event differs significantly from getting ready for a pre-taped show, offering performers unique routines and distinct entertainment experiences. Fans are preparing for SummerSlam 2026, a massive two-day premium live event taking place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the NFL’s … Read more
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Elston Turner enters his 30th year on an NBA sideline with a career forged in the league’s old-school physicality and toughness, according to a recent interview with Knox News published on July 29. A 2025 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Turner reflects on how decades of roster movement, changing coaching … Read more
At least 40 million people faced extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day. Heat indexes well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit stretched from Minnesota to Mississippi and extended west into southern California … Read more
Following LeBron James’ departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to analyst Prince Grimes, four realistic NBA landing spots emerge for the superstar as front offices weigh blockbuster free agency moves. According to league reports, franchises across the association routinely consider backing up the financial trucks to secure talent capable of shifting the balance of … Read more
Vance Boelter was sentenced on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Minneapolis to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to federal charges related to the killing of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as the critical wounding of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, according … Read more
The Department of Justice charged 455 defendants in connection with $6.5 billion in alleged health care fraud last month, a 40 percent increase in charges over the previous year, according to Department of Justice data. These announcements follow a familiar rhythm: Charges are filed, hearings are held and the numbers get bigger. What does not … Read more