A passionate stadium follower, knowledgeable about stadium building here and elsewhere, had this to say about the legislature and funding a new Vikings’ facility: “I think a deal that’s good for the Vikings and good for Minnesota needs to be reached by the end of next year’s legislative session. If not…they’ll be the L.A. Vikings in 2012.”
Cornerback Antoine Winfield, who recently signed a contract extension, has been a major contributor during the last three seasons to the Vikings’ NFL-high 15 defensive touchdowns, returning two interceptions and one fumble recovery for scores. In 2008, he also became the first player in franchise history to return a blocked field goal for a touchdown.
The Wolves hired president of basketball operations David Kahn in late May and already there’s a fire Kahn website.
Seantrel Henderson is rated the No. 1 high school football recruit in the country but that doesn’t mean he will be the best offensive lineman to play for Cretin-Derham Hall. Matt Birk, Corbin Lacina and Ryan Harris played for the Raiders and went on to the NFL.
Minneapolis native Tim Herron, who hasn’t qualified for next month’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had a disappointing 50th place finish at the recent U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. His earnings were $9,385.56, according to https://www.golf.co.uk/results/pga/us-bank-championship/2009/index.shtml. Herron has been playing better at the Canadian Open which is still in play today.
Rick Reilly, perhaps the best sports columnist in America, suggests it’s time for Tiger Woods to nix the tamper tantrums. A good place to start will be Hazeltine. https://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=4347419.
Justin Morneau’s “Casino Night” will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on August 13 at International Market Square. The event provides an opportunity for fans to interact with Twins players over a hand of cards, with proceeds benefiting the Arthritis Foundation North Central Chapter. Other Twins players expected to attend are Joe Mauer and Michael Cuddyer. Tickets are $100 each if purchased before July 31, and $125 after. For more information, visit www.twinsbaseball.comor call 612-33-TWINS.