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Author: Larry Fitzgerald

Sports / Vikings/NFL

It’s here: the 2021 NFL Final Four!

January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 - by Larry Fitzgerald

You could not ask for a more dramatic Final Four.

It’s here: the 2021 NFL Final Four! Read More
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Vikings zero for 60!

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The Vikings won’t admit it, but they are not as good now as they were before trading Stefon Diggs.

Vikings zero for 60! Read More
Sports

National College Championship: Alabama vs. Ohio State

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Alabama is favored by seven vs. Ohio State for the National College Football Championship.

National College Championship: Alabama vs. Ohio State Read More
Sports / Twins/MLB

MLB needs to go all the way and pay Negro Leaguers

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Last week MLB said it was going to recognize the legacy of the Negro Leagues by allowing the stats and records of the league 1920-1948 to be added to MLB’s.

MLB needs to go all the way and pay Negro Leaguers Read More
selective focus close up photo of brown wilson pigskin football on green grass
Sports / Vikings/NFL

NFL playoff positioning heats up!

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Amazingly, with several adjustments because of COVID-19, the NFL is back on schedule.

NFL playoff positioning heats up! Read More
Sports / Timberwolves/NBA

When will the losing stop?

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Yes, the Timberwolves have talent, yet year after year they lose.

When will the losing stop? Read More
Gophers/College / Sports

Gophers survive bank robbery at TCF!

November 26, 2020November 27, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

I was witness to one of the worst officiated college games ever. Gophers won 34-31 over tough-luck Purdue.

Gophers survive bank robbery at TCF! Read More
COVID-19
Opinion

U.S. the biggest loser!

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The United States of America, thanks to Trump, has become the biggest loser.

U.S. the biggest loser! Read More
Sports

Michigan dominates Gophers 49-24

October 28, 2020October 1, 2021 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The Gophers paid a special tribute in the game to veteran Star Tribune/WCCO journalist Sid Hartman, who died at age 100 a week ago.

Michigan dominates Gophers 49-24 Read More
Sports / Twins/MLB

WORLD SERIES: Tampa Bay vs. Los Angeles

October 22, 2020October 24, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Here we go, the Fall Classic in prime time. Will anybody watch it? The Dodgers have not won since 1988. That should finally end in 2020.

WORLD SERIES: Tampa Bay vs. Los Angeles Read More
Lynx/WNBA / Sports

Lakers Win It! Tie Celtics!

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald - 1 Comment

The Lakers won the championship four games to two over Miami to capture the franchise’s 17th NBA Championship.

Lakers Win It! Tie Celtics! Read More
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Viking finally in the winner circle!

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Sunday, the Vikings beat the Houston Texans 31-23 on the road in what turned out to be the Desperation Bowl—two 2019 playoff teams starting 0-3 and going all out to avoid 0-4

Viking finally in the winner circle! Read More
Sports / Twins/MLB

Here we go into MLB playoffs!

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Sixteen teams have survived, including the Miami Marlins, the only team with a Black team president, Derrick Jeter, the legendary New York Yankee.

Here we go into MLB playoffs! Read More
Sports / Twins/MLB

Back-to-back Twins are in!

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

They did again. For the first time since 2009-2010, the Twins are in the playoffs in back-to-back seasons.

Back-to-back Twins are in! Read More
Packers
Sports / Vikings/NFL

Packers stick it to Vikings again!

September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The Packers humbled the Vikings 43-34. It was the most points ever allowed by the Vikings
on NFL kickoff weekend.

Packers stick it to Vikings again! Read More
Sports

Privilege distorts and damages truth!

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Privileged people who care about no one but themselves cause trouble for all the rest of us.

Privilege distorts and damages truth! Read More
Sports

Athletes know it well: no pain, no gain.

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Throughout history Black athletes have sacrificed for change in America, some their careers

Athletes know it well: no pain, no gain. Read More
Sports

Dustin Johnson is new world #1

August 29, 2020August 31, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Dustin Johnson became the third player in PGA Tour history to shoot -30 after 72 holes.

Dustin Johnson is new world #1 Read More
Sports / Timberwolves/NBA

NBA forges on to playoffs

August 19, 2020August 21, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

The NBA playoffs begin this week in the land of Mickey Mouse and Disney World in Orlando; so far the bubble has not burst.

NBA forges on to playoffs Read More
Sports

Lightning-bolt shot wins PGA

August 12, 2020August 14, 2020 - by Larry Fitzgerald

Several times during the final round as many as seven players were tied for the lead.

Lightning-bolt shot wins PGA Read More

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