Morris said his KFAN show is third in the morning ratings after KQRS and 93X.
When Hicks played for the Eagles, he appeared in a 2004 Campbell’s Chunky Soup commercial with teammate Donovan McNabb.
Vikings rookie Steve Hauschka, who handled the kickoffs, extra points and field goals in the opening pre-season game, never played high school football. He’s a free agent from North Carolina State.
In its fantasy football preview, Sports Illustrated ranks former Gopher Marion Barber, now with Dallas, No. 5 among running backs. His former Gopher running mate Laurence Maroney, now with New England, is No. 28.
Larry Fitzgerald’s column in the Minnesota Spokesman Recorder reports that former Vikings coach Denny Green is teaching a class in sports management at San Diego State University in San Diego. https://larry-fitzgerald.com/articles/Are_the_Vikings_ready.htm
Harmon Killebrew hosts the Kwik Trip Harmon Killebrew Classic Wednesday and Thursday with events benefiting the Twins Community Fund and the Miracle League of Minnesota. Among the events is tomorrow’s tailgate party on the Metrodome Plaza starting at 11 a.m. Prior to the New York-Twins game, the public can meet Killebrew and have all-you-can-eat hot dogs, chips, pop and water for $10. Beer will be available for $5.
Twins’ designated hitter Jason Kubel has 16 home runs, three more than his previous career high set last year. With 58 RBI, he will soon surpass his career best of 65 set last year.