Sports

Snow comes just in time as Minnesota prepares to welcome top athletes for World Cup ski race | Image Credit: mprnews.org Theodore Wirth Park's grass was visible last week, and a man-made snow track could be seen winding through the otherwise snow-free terrain. How much a storm and a week can change The elite cross-country skiers will be in Minneapolis this weekend for the COOP FIS World Cup ski competition. The first significant snowfall of the season arrived this week, adding to the artificial snow track that was already in place at the course. On Friday, skiers from all over the globe practiced running across the course to get a feel for the snow and terrain. The trees were covered in a thick layer of snow. Jessie Diggins, the well-known Afton cross-country skier on the...

Dominik was photographed WWE Rey Mysterio without a mask | Image Credit: wrestletalk.com Since November 2023, Rey Mysterio has not been seen in the WWE. The former World Heavyweight Champion appears to be in high spirits as his possible return draws near. He took time off to have surgery to repair a damaged meniscus. The WWE Hall of Famer and his son Dominik Mysterio were recently photographed out to eat. Many fans have begun to doubt their real-life relationship because of their animosity against one another on TV. This proves, if it wasn't already clear, that Rey and Dirty Dom are still friends despite their intense competition. The two enjoyed dinner at the seafood restaurant CATCH Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. A photo of Dominik and Rey Mysterio was shared on the restaurant's In...

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Jerami Grant: Statistics, Predictions, and Game Preview | Image Credit: betprep.com On Thursday, February 15, at 10:00 PM ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves (38-16) will play Jerami Grant and the Portland Trail Blazers (15-38) at Moda Center. Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers Information about the Game: Thursday, February 15, 2024 Game Time: 10:00 PM Eastern Time Location: Portland, Oregon; TV Channels: ROOT Sports NW+ and BSN; Arena: Moda Center Fantasy Comparison: Anthony Edwards vs. Jerami Grant StatJerami GrantAnthony EdwardsTotal Fantasy Pts1425.92053.2Fantasy Pts Per Game3140.3Fantasy Rank2458 Perspectives on Jerami Grant vs. Anthony Edwards Trail Blazers with Jerami Grant Grant's season averages are 21.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2...

Jaden McDaniels vs the Trail Blazers - NBA | Image Credit: canishoopus.com On Thursday at 10:00 PM ET, Jaden McDaniels will play for the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Portland Trail Blazers. Watch live sports on Fubo, including the NBA! Get a free trial by using our link. The last time McDaniels played, on February 13, he defeated the Trail Blazers 121-109. Using statistics and patterns, we examine McDaniels' accessible prop bets below so you may project his success. Wear fully licensed NBA apparel to support your team! For jerseys, tees, and much more, visit Fanatics. The Trail Blazers vs. Jaden McDaniels Prop Bets StatProp O/USeason AvgLast 10 AvgPoints9.510.58.8Rebounds2.52.62.6Assists--1.31.5PRA--14.412.9PR--13.111.43PM1.51.21.1 Insights from Jaden McDaniel...

CONOR GALLAGHER AND ENZO FERNANDEZ GOALS EASE PRESSURE ON MAURICIO POCHETTINO | Image Credit: standard.co.uk Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez scored late goals to help Chelsea defeat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Jefferson Lerma's goal put Chelsea down early in the second half and again at the end, but two goals from Gallagher gave the squad a decisive victory and relieved some of the growing pressure on Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino. With two late goals, Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace's valiant fight and won 3-1 at Selhurst Park thanks to a late comeback led by Connor Gallagher. A quiet Chelsea had a difficult time defeating a disciplined Palace squad in the first half, as Roy Hodgson's group mostly relied on counterattacks to create plenty of havoc....

10 fascinating facts about the Samurai | Image Credit: bokksu.com Famous historical characters in Japan are the samurai. Clad in some of the most exquisite yet very effective armor pieces in global history, the samurai defended Japan's borders against foreign invaders for seven centuries, all the while upholding the shogun-led feudal regime. These are ten fascinating facts about the mythical warriors of Japan. 1. For over a millennium, there were samurai warriors. With good reason, the samurai are a legendary figure in Japanese history. From the late 1100s to the late 1800s, this caste gained notoriety. Even though this historical period was similar to many protracted feudal systems seen around the world, it is nonetheless rather remarkable. In the 12th century, local fighting org...

Robert Livingston of the Bengals is hired by Coach Prime and the CU Buffs | Image Credit: si.com The Colorado Buffaloes, led by Deion Sanders, have a new defensive coordinator. Sanders and CU have finalized an agreement to appoint Robert Livingston, the secondary coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, to lead the Buffs' defense, Surge Insights verified on Wednesday night via a source. The first to report that Livingston visited Boulder on Wednesday and that the Buffs planned to employ him as coordinator was Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. By Wednesday evening, a settlement was reached.Charles Kelly, who departed CU in late December to accept a job offer from Auburn, his alma school, is replaced by Livingston. The past eight of Livingston's twelve seasons with the Bengals have been as the te...

Suns' Nurkić: Warriors' Draymond Green | Image Credit: bleacherreport.com The Phoenix Suns centre is dubious of Draymond Green's change of heart following his 12-game ban, despite their first meeting since the player's hit on Jusuf Nurkić. After the Suns' Saturday night 113-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors, Nurkić told reporters that he was certain that Green "didn't learn anything" during his absence and that he "doesn't deserve a chance" to make amends. Nurkic told reporters that Green's antics tonight prove he didn't learn anything during his suspension. Green's response: "I thought I was pretty great tonight ... If you want me to walk about quiet like him, I'm never going to do that. Quiet guys don't win."— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andr...