The Minnesota Vikings play the Chicago Bears tonight, the 2020 NBA Draft will be held Wednesday night and the Minnesota Gophers lost to Iowa 35-7. Videographer James Vigil has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 16, 2020
St. Olaf becomes second MIAC school to nix winter sports
St. Olaf College joins neighboring Carleton College as the second MIAC school to cancel the 2020-21 winter sports season for varsity athletic teams due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Joey Swanson and Production Editor Justin Amaker have the story.
St. Thomas holds inaugural D-I National Signing Day
St. Thomas athletics welcomed 50 student athletes in its first class of Division I signees to sports other than football during the university’s first National Signing Day Wednesday, with more decisions expected in the coming days and weeks. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 9, 2020
The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 34-20, the Minnesota Gophers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 41-14 and Minnesota United defeated FC Dallas 3-0. Reporter Olivia Paradise has today’s Sports in :60.
The Locker Room with Dance Team – Nov. 5, 2020
Dance team captain Emma Carlson joins TommieMedia’s Annie Terry to discuss how the 15-time national champions plan to continue their success amid COVID-19 regulations.
The Locker Room with Women’s Lacrosse – Nov. 5, 2020
Lacrosse player Rae Eisenreich joins TommieMedia’s Andrés Tejeda to discuss the team’s past success and what they’re doing to stay competitive.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 2, 2020
Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-22 on Sunday and the Minnesota Gopher’s were defeated by the Maryland Terrapins in a stunning 45-44 comeback victory Friday night. Ad/PR representative Paige Peplinski has today’s Sports in :60.
Carleton becomes first MIAC school to cancel winter sports season
Carleton College became the first MIAC school to cancel in-person athletic competition for the winter sports season after Carleton’s athletics department released a statement Friday.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 26, 2020
The University of Minnesota football team was defeated Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers won game 5 of the World Series and St. Thomas hockey announcer Brian Sweeney is a co-recipient of the 2019-20 Bob Sheppard High School Announcer of the year award. Joey Swanson has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas “Announcer Guy” receives Announcer of the Year award
St. Thomas hockey announcer Brian Sweeney was a co-recipient of the 2019-20 Bob Sheppard High School Announcer of the Year Award from the National Association of Sports Public Address Announcers. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
St. Thomas sports resume practice without fall competition
St. Thomas sports teams have been practicing under certain guidelines since Sept. 21 after the MIAC postponed the fall and winter seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 19, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves in the seventh game of the NLCS, the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Atlanta Falcons 40-to-23 Sunday and Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Emrick is retiring after a career of almost 50 years. Reporter Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
AP: Longtime Minnesota sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100
Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. He was 100.
The Locker Room with Coach Thanh Pham – Oct. 15, 2020
Women’s volleyball coach Thanh Pham joins TommieMedia’s Taylor Shupe in The Locker Room to talk about practices and recruitment in the face of COVID-19 and the D1 transition.
The Locker Room with Coach Pete Wareham – Oct. 15, 2020
Men’s cross country coach Pete Wareham joins TommieMedia’s Justin Amaker to talk about the team’s unique practice schedule due to the D1 transition and COVID-19.