Despite much speculation that the Chicago Bulls and the Timberwolves were working on a multi-player Draft Day deal, Timberwolves President and Coach Tom Thibodeau and General Manager Scott Layden did not bite on anything Boston or Chicago proposed. And most of the time that’s the best thing to do — nothing. It’s been a long […]
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald is a longstanding contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. He can be heard weekday mornings on KMOJ Radio 89.9 FM at 8:25 am, on WDGY-AM 740 Monday and Friday at 9:10 am, and at www.Gamedaygold.com. He also commentates on sports 7-8 pm on Almanac (TPT channel 2). Follow him on Twitter at FitzBeatSr. Larry welcomes reader responses to info@larry-fitzgerald.com, or visit www.Larry-Fitzgerald.com.
Posted inSports
LeBron James delivers championship for Cleveland!
OAKLAND, CA — It’s been 52 years, but the so-called curse on the city of Cleveland is finally over. In one of the greatest seventh games in NBA history, the chosen one, LeBron James, delivered on his promise to bring a championship to Cleveland after making the famous decision years ago to leave that city […]
Posted inSports
Cavaliers dominate in Oakland, but still down 3-2
OAKLAND, CA — With Cleveland trailing them 3-1 in the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors Monday night on their home court failed to clinch their second-straight NBA Championship. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving had a lot to do with it. They combined for 82 points, both scoring 41 each in Cleveland’s 112-97 win in Oakland. Draymond […]
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Our American icon: remembering Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali must be the greatest. The American Icon passed away last Friday at age 74. Ali, the 1960 Olympic Gold Medal-winner, was a three-time heavyweight champion and remarkable philanthropist. Has there ever been an American male athlete who sacrificed more of himself for what he believed in his heart was right for social change? During the […]
Posted inTimberwolves/NBA
Before the finals: Tom Thibodeau’s Timberwolves vision
Golden State vs. Cleveland in the NBA Finals — I can’t wait. There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as being on the inside watching two great, gifted teams loaded with talented players that worked into a position in the NBA Finals’ best of seven seeking NBA glory. Kevin Love, once the face of the Timberwolves, was […]
Posted inSports
Lynx come to Minnesota’s rescue
What is the primary purpose of sports? Is it to win? Or is it to perform as beautifully as one can financially and, in doing so, to shine a light on what it means to be human? Sports Illustrated asked that question recently, and it got me to thinking. The defending WNBA Champions are 3-0 […]
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NBA final four: Warriors, Thunder, Cavaliers and Raptors
It is actually harder to the miss the playoffs in the NBA than it is to reach them. With 30 teams, 16 teams make the post season and 14 qualify for the NBA Lottery.
Posted inSports
Wild hire Bruce Boudreau
Four years in a row the Minnesota Wild have reached the Stanley Cup playoffs, and tickets are very tough to get at Xcel Center — 19,000 occupied seats with standing-room only has been the attendance for virtually all 41 home dates.
Posted inSports
Twins need to pick it up!
Last year the Twins had their best season in several years, finishing 83-79 for first-year manager Paul Molitor. Expectations for 2016 were heighten that the team could return to the American League playoffs in a tough-balanced American League Central.
Posted inSports
2016 NFL draft this week!
Here we go! My hometown of Chicago is a more than fitting place to host the NFL college draft for the second year in row. For the first time in memory, the top two picks overall in the draft have already been traded.
Posted inVikings/NFL
NFL puts Vikings in prime spotlight
Nothing like a state-of-the- art brand new U .S. Bank Stadium to help generate local and national excitement.
Posted inSports
Fitzgeralds host Carol’s Night
It’s not every day you get to rub shoulders with royalty. The 2016 Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Benefit provided that opportunity for those who attended.
Posted inSports
Eugene Parker, best agent ever, has passed
One of the most prominent and respected men in the NFL, Eugene Parker, has passed. He died of cancer at age 60. His reputation was that of a shrewd and ruthless negotiator. His magic was using escalators in contracts, and he knew how to get it done.
Posted inSports
Minnesota jettisons Black coaches!
We’ve learned nationally that Black men are under attack in this country — just look at our prisons. They seem to be under attack in Minnesota sports as well.
Posted inTimberwolves/NBA
Warriors’ historic march on point!
So far, the Golden State Warriors have snatched the NBA spotlight. They have established a standard that this league has not seen since 1995-96.
Posted inSports
Get ready — Men’s NCAA is wide open!
Many have been waiting in anticipation for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. It’s that time of year.
Posted inSports
Minnesota men’s basketball is a mess!
It’s always greener on the other side. Remember the day the University of Minnesota hired Athletic Director Norwood Teague? Everyone was giddy and optimistic.
Posted inSports
Timberwolves should consider trading Chris Wright
Two and a half years ago when the late Flip Saunders, the Timberwolves’ all-time winningest coach, returned as team part owner and head coach, he said the first thing he was going to do was lead the culture change of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Posted inOpinion
Don’t watch the Oscars!
Boycott the 2016 Oscars. Chris Rock has decided to pass on the growing pressure being applied by many in the Hollywood Black community to support the boycott of this week’s Oscars.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
Minnesota suddenly ‘Land of the Interims’
After eight straight losses, the Minnesota Wild has fired Head Coach Mike Yeo.