Mark Freie address the notion that a state needs to have a professional sports franchise. Sometimes, a college team is all that is really needed.
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Minnesota Vikings fans are looking for a change of culture, starting with the hiring of Mike Zimmer as the new head coach.
With a little more than half of the NBA season in the books, we are already seeing talks about where Carmelo Anthony will play next season. As we already know, he will most likely test the free agent market. Now, it just a matter of where will he go. It’s been speculated that Anthony might actually stay in New York with the Knicks, or he might go to Los Angeles and team up with Kobe and the Lakers, or even find his way to Chicago and team up with Derrick Rose and the Bulls. We could see Anthony stating the … Continued
The Iowa Hawkeyes dropped the biggest home game in recent memory to a tough Michigan State team in overtime. Dylan Burn has the recap. (Photo: Associated Press/Charlie Neibergall)
Two tributes in one night. That was the tall task the people of Boston faced Sunday, when Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce took to the parquet, the first since their valiant run with the Boston Celtics. Six months have passed since the summer afternoon when the Commonwealth shipped the two future hall of famers to Brooklyn, and the clock has been ticking since for the fans to give their proper thanks. They got their chance Sunday, with two emotional video tributes—one for each player—followed by lengthy, thunderous ovations that had both players grinning. Yes their current team won the game, … Continued
Learn about British Indie Rocker Jake Bugg, and his track “Messed Up Kids” in our Track of the Week.
Missed Nick Swardson’s SOLD OUT show at the IMU? Get the details here.
Iowa used a second half surge to top Northwestern on the road in Evanston. Ryan Murphy was at Welsh-Ryan Arena, and has the game recap.
I have attended Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza twice, and Pitchfork once. Each festival has had a different vibe. Here are some other festivals that are happening all over the country this summer. Counterpoint Music Festival April 25-27, 2014 in Kingston Downs, Georgia $199 (GA Camping) This three-day festival features four music stages. Counterpoint also has an Art Village which features artists from all over the world displaying their work. The 2014 line-up includes: : Outkast, Pretty Lights, J. Cole, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Rubblebucket, and Tycho. Hangout Music Fest May 16-18 in Gulf Shores, Alabama $229 … Continued
NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell has enacted many changes during his tenure, but eradicating the PAT would be a step too far. (Photo: Associated Press/ Nam Y. Huh)
