Hooray for the Minneapolis City Council passing anti-panhandling measures. Perhaps I can now walk to Target Center and not be hassled. Hard to sleep, though, worrying about how the measures may violate freedom of speech.
Peter King writing in the latest issue of Sports Illustrated about Randy Moss and his positive behavior in spring practices with the New England Patriots: “The smart money says Moss will be the NFL’s bargain of ’07. He’s always performed well when he’s been healthy and his team has had a chance to win. …”
Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer likes living in Minneapolis and said he may one day buy a home near Lake Harriet or Lake of the Isles. He won’t winter here, though, preferring his warmer home in southern Virginia.
Gopher football coach Tim Brewster talking to Sports Headliners about Athlon magazine picking Minnesota for a last place finish in the Big Ten Conference: “Well, I think it’s a tremendous incentive for our coaching staff and our football team that there is a non-belief in what we’re capable of doing. I think that’s really exciting for us. …We’re taking it as a real challenge.”
Minnesota tennis legend David Wheaton isn’t participating in the Wimbledon 35 and over doubles because of a Wimbledon policy change. He told Sports Headliners he expects to know by mid-July whether he will receive an invitation for the 35 and over doubles at the US Open.
Four MIAC schools were ranked in the top 100 of the 2006-07 Division III U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, the award presented annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, United States Sports Academy and USA TODAY to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country. Gustavus Adolphus finished 11th, Saint John’s 22nd, St. Thomas 28th and St. Olaf 95th.
Golden Gloves boxing matches will be held outside at Canterbury Park on the following Saturdays: June 30, July 14 and 28, and August 11 and 25. About five bouts, three rounds each, will be offered between races.