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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

High School Game Night: November 13th Recap

Boy's hockey saw exciting wins with Little Falls crushing Rock Ridge 4-1 and Morris-Benson falling to River Lakes 3-2 in overtime. Girls' hockey had a thrilling game where Sartell-Sauk Rapids lost to North Shore 2-1 in OT. In boys' basketball, North Branch and Big Lake had a high-scoring game with N

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Dec 14 2024HEALTH

Why Vision Matters: A Look at Concussions in Young Athletes

Concussions, often called mild traumatic brain injuries, can mess up your vision. Even though they might not seem too bad, they can affect daily life, your smarts, and how well you do in sports. Ice hockey, for example, is a fast-paced sport where injuries might happen more often due to vision probl

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

China's Sports Boom: More Than Just Games

Sports are a big deal worldwide, and China is no exception. Its sports industry is growing fast, with predictions it'll reach an astonishing $776 billion by 2025. What's driving this growth? Well, the Chinese government is investing heavily in sports infrastructure. They're building stadiums and tra

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Bryson DeChambeau & Iverson's Special Bond Over Reebok

Allen Iverson, known for breaking barriers both on and off the court, has just highlighted a fascinating link between his sportswear ventures and the world of golf. Recently, AI took to Instagram to applaud Bryson DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team, the Crushers, for their impactful partnership with R

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Meet Bobby Hosch: The New Face of St. Cloud Crush Baseball

The St. Cloud Crush have selected Bobby Hosch as their new head baseball coach for the 2025 season. Hosch is no stranger to the world of sports; he's currently a Physical Education teacher at Tech and also coached the Crush JV baseball team last year. Besides baseball, Hosch lends his coaching exper

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Alexis Ohanian’s Big Bet on UVA Women’s Basketball

You might know Alexis Ohanian as the co-founder of Reddit or the husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams. But did you know he’s a big fan of women’s sports? So much so that he’s putting his money where his mouth is. Ohanian just donated a whopping $3. 1 million to the University of Virginia (UVA

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Dec 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Mascot Madness: A Funny Football Game Memory

Remembering a hilarious moment from years ago, a woman recalled a time her husband and his friend played an old football video game. They ended up with a giant bee as their mascot, which led to uncontrollable laughter. Seeing the tiny insect blown up to human size and jumping like an athlete was jus

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Dec 13 2024BUSINESS

Why UFC's Broadcast Deals Are So Hot Right Now

Imagine the UFC is like a non-stop action movie. It's always on, every weekend, no breaks. That's a big deal for broadcasters. Unlike other sports, UFC doesn't have a bunch of teams to deal with. It's run from a small office in Vegas, making decisions fast. Plus, half of UFC's audience is young adul

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Bloomington's Met Center: From Hockey to History

Thirty years ago, Bloomington's iconic Metropolitan Sports Center, affectionately known as the Met Center, was torn down. The Minnesota Historical Society recalls that the first attempt to demolish the building on December 13th, 1994, using explosives, was a bit of a flop. The structure remained mos

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Week 15 NFL Picks: Florio vs. Simms Showdown

Last week wasn't bad, but it could have been better. Florio and Simms both had a good run, with Florio at 9-4 and Simms at 8-5 straight up. When it came to spreads, they tied at 6-6-1. For the season, Florio leads with 143-65 straight up, and Simms is close behind at 139-69. Against the spread, Flor

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