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Minnetonka scored twice in the second quarter to come within seven, 24-17, going into halftime, but the Eden Prairie offensive juggernaut rushing attach parted the line and navigated the Skipper defense, amassing 347 yards of offense. The Eagles scored 14 second half points to and their defense held the Skippers scoreless.

The final score, 38-17 was the result of suffocating defense and persistent, bruising running on offense. The Eagles defeat their Lake Conference rivals and add to their impressive legacy under Coach Grant.

Photos by Rick Corwine.

Prep Bowl 6A game between Minnetonka and Eden Paraire on November 24, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. (Photo Credit: Rick Corwine/The Minnesota Sports Report)

Eden Prairie overwhelms Skippers to win 6A Prep Bowl Minnetonka scored twice in the second quarter to come within seven, 24-17, going into halftime, but the Eden Prairie offensive juggernaut rushing attach parted the line and navigated the Skipper defense, amassing 347 yards of offense.

#Eden Prairie Eagles #Minnetonka Skippers #Prep Bowl

Minnesota loses season finale to Wisconsin

Minnesota loses season finale to Wisconsin. #mnsportsnews @rickcorwn, #rowtheboat, #skiumah

The Minnesota Gophers get shut out by Big Ten opponent for second consecutive game. The Gophers wrap up the 2017 season being outscored 70-0 in their final two games and will look to shore up holes in their defense and improve their offensive attack. Gophers’ head coach, P.J. Fleck has preached all year that this program will need time to improve and if they stick to the process, improvements…

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#Minnesota Gophers #PJ Fleck #University of Wisconsin Badgers

Minnesota defeats Nebraska for second Big Ten win

Minnesota defeats Nebraska 54-21 for second Big Ten win. #mndancenews #mystorymn #skiumah, #rowtheboat

What started as a battle of two struggling Big Ten teams, the Minnesota Gophers offense came to life against the Nebraska Cornhusker defense, generating 514 yards of total offense, 350 more yards than they put up against Michigan the week before. Still struggling in the passing game, Gopher quarterback Demry Croft went 9/15 for 105 yards. What he lacked in air attack, he made up for on the…

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Vikings notch first Big Ten victory on Homecoming

Gophers notch first Big Ten victory on Homecoming #mnsportsnews #mndancenews #gophergameday @uofmdanceteam

After almost a month of coming up short in on the scoreboard, the Gophers hand on and defeat the Illinois Illini in an exciting final five minutes of play. University of Minnesota cheerleaders, past and present perform at the 2017 homecoming. Photo credit: Matt Blewett/The Minnesota Sports Report Pregame was highlighted with former cheerleaders and members of the University of Minnesota Dance…

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#Illinois Fighting Illini #Minnesota Gophers

The majority of the posts here are sports related (it is a sports site after all) but every once in a while Matt, one of the Minnesota Sports Report photographers, got a chance to attend and cover the event.

The acts included:

The Gene Simmons Band

Cheap Trick

Don Felder (Eagles)

The Jayhawks

Flipp

The Jayhawks perform at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Flipp performs at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Flipp performs the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Flipp performs at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Gene Simmons at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Cheap Trick performs at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Don Felder performs at the Gene Simmons band benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

The Gene Simmons band performs at ‘The Children Matter benefit for Matter NGO. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

@genesimmons

@genesimmons @cheaptrick @donfelder @FlippOfficial and @the_jayhawks rocked CHS Field for @MATTER_ngo benefit #mystorymn #thechildrenmatter The majority of the posts here are sports related (it is a sports site after all) but every once in a while…

#Cheap Trick #Don Felder #Flipp #Gene Simmons #The Jayhawks

For the Middle Tennessee State Raiders, the trip up north was a step up in competition, but they were confident, with a well-seasoned team, they were hoping to come away with the upset.

Unfortunately for the Raiders, their starting quarterback was unavailable, having sustained an injury in the previous game, and the moss really hampered an otherwise, according to some, best offense in their division. Middle Tennessee head coach, Rick Stockstill said about the 34-3 loss, “We’re all disappointed, but I’m not the least bit discouraged.”

Gophers take the field

With the win, the Minnesota Gophers improve to 3-0 on the season and give head coach PJ Fleck a record of 3-0 since taking over the team. This makes Fleck the first coach to open his tenure as Gophers head coach 3-0 since 1954 when head coach Murray Warmath won his first four games.

“Today showed the resolve of our football team” said Fleck, referring to missing their starting running back, Shannon Brooks, then having backup running back, Rodney Smith go down in the second quarter. In comes Kobe McCrary, who rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns, causing Fleck to opine “…you talk about a pair and a spare. That wasn’t a spare. That was a monster truck tire.”

Gophers Junior, Jacob Huff, delivered the knockout blow in the third quarter when he picked off Raider quarterback, John Urzua, returning the ball 67 yards for a touchdown.

The Gophers have a bye next weekend and will hope to rest up their banged up running backs, although the backup did not play half bad either. Stay tuned to The Minnesota Sports Report for more news and photos from Minnesota sporting events.

Story and photos by Matt Blewett

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Gophers subdue Raiders on rough and tumble ground game. #mnsportsnews @gopherfootball What is your #mystorymn? For the Middle Tennessee State Raiders, the trip up north was a step up in competition, but they were confident, with a well-seasoned team, they were hoping to come away with the upset.

Gophers embark on Fleck voyage with win

Gophers embark on Fleck voyage with win. #gophergameday #rowtheboat

Photo Credit: Matt Blewett It was not the prettiest game ever played, but, in the end, the Gophers walk away with a victory. New Minnesota Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck is the third head coach for the University of Minnesota Gophers program in as many years. Fleck’s mantra, row the boat, is evident, from the helmets to the walls under the stadium, it is hard to see anyone forgetting the message.…

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Canterbury Park is one of those organizations. Their annual special events are fantastic family affairs. Extreme Race Day features some of the best horse racing in the Midwest – like they do every weekend as well some fun, non-Parimutuel wagering events geared to the kid in all of us.

There were sightings of camels, ostriches and zebras taking the track in front of a standing room only crowd at Canterbury Park. The weather cooperated giving a glorious Minnesota summer’s day filled with jockeys riding exotic beasts from around the world in addition to the standard horse racing entertainment.

Photos by Jon Wright of Art by Jon.

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Extreme Race Day 2017 was a wild success Canterbury Park is one of those organizations. Their annual special events are fantastic family affairs. Extreme Race Day features some of the best horse racing in the Midwest – like they do every weekend as well some fun, non-Parimutuel wagering events geared to the kid in all of us.

There are few organizations that have the ability to put on a show for kids and adults alike. Canterbury Park is one of those organizations. Their annual special events are fantastic family affairs. Extreme Race Day features some of the best horse racing in the Midwest – like they do every weekend as well some fun, non-Parimutuel wagering events geared to the kid in all of us.

There were sightings of camels, ostriches and zebras taking the trackin front of a standing room only crowd at Canterbury Park. The weather cooperated giving a glorious Minnesota summer’s day filled with jockeys riding exotic beasts from around the world in addition to the standard horse racing entertainment.

Photos by Jon Wright of Art by Jon.

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Canterbury Park’s extreme race day 2017 did not dissapoint.

African Animals run the turf on Extreme Race Day There are few organizations that have the ability to put on a show for kids and adults alike.

The annual Blakeslee Stadium night practice has been a tradition for Minnesota Vikings fans looking for a first look at the team during training camp in Mankato, Minnesota. The 2017 night practice marks the final Mankato night practice as the team will be moving to their new home in Eagan for their 2018 training camp.

The practice was a success as just before the practice started it was announced that the anchor of the defensive line, Linval Joseph was signed to contract extension. The announcement wrapped up a great week for the Vikings defense as Eversen Griffen and Xavier Rhodes both signed contract extensions, shoring up the core of the defense.

The Vikings will open their preseason game schedule at Buffalo on August 10.

The photos below are by Rick Corwine of Rick Corwine Photography.

Number one and the crowd at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Viktor the Viking works the crowd at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Isaac Fruechte (15) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Josiah Price (87) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Just out of reach from Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Rashod Hill (69) rode off on the cart after being injured leave a big hole in the offensive line at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd (18) at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

Lots of fans of all sizes at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Jarius Wright at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Teddy Bridgewater, complete with knee brace, watches his team mates at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Anyone Exum Jr at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Adam Thielen at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

Sam Bradford lets one fly at the Vikings training camp August 5 morning walk through.

The end of an era for Vikings fans in Mankato, photos by Rick Corwine #mnsportsnews #mystorymn The annual Blakeslee Stadium night practice has been a tradition for Minnesota Vikings fans looking for a first look at the team during training camp in Mankato, Minnesota.

African Animals run the turf on Extreme Race Day

African Animals run the turf on Extreme Race Day @canterburypark @mnsportsnews Photos by Jon Wright.

There are few organizations that have the ability to put on a show for kids and adults alike. Canterbury Park is one of those organizations. Their annual special events are fantastic family affairs. Extreme Race Day features some of the best horse racing in the Midwest – like they do every weekend as well some fun, non-Parimutuel wagering events geared to the kid in all of us. Extreme Race Day…

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The Independence Day weekend has long been a tradition for fans at Brainerd International Raceway, and this year the 31st Annual PleasureLand RV Show & Go will not dissapoint. With drag racing, road racing, a classic car show and tons of fireworks (worth the price of admission alone) will have something for everyone.

The main event is the Ryan Companies Independence Day Classic, a 100 mile (40 lap) Trans Am Series presented by Pirellli race that will take over the 2.5 mile road coarse at Brainerd and is set to start at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday July 2.

Jed Copham from Brainerd, Minnesota put his BCRaceCars/TesarEngines/BIR Chevrolet Corvette on the second row for Sunday’s Trans Am feature. Jed posted the fourth fastest time in Saturday’s qualifying.

In the ultra competitive Trans Am 2 category two Minnesotans qualified in the top ten. Shannon Ivey from Rogers Minnesota stepped out of his vintage ’68 Camaro and put the Speedlogix Dodge Challenger eighth on the grid. Eden Prairie’s Tim Gray qualified his Ryan Companies Ford Mustang in the tenth spot.

BIR has a special $10 admission for Sunday only with a coupon available at the Nitro Square gas station right outside the BIR gate and many other businesses along Hwy 371 near the track.

Photos by Rick Corwine of Rick Corwine Photography – If you need action or commercial photos please consider Rick, he does excellent work

Jed Copham from Brainerd MN belches flames coming into turn four at BIR.

Shannon Ivey put his Dodge Challenger eighth on Sunday’s race.

Jed Copham from Brainerd MN put the BCRaceCars/TesarEngines/BIR Chevrolet Corvette on the second row for Sunday’s Trans Am race.

Shannon Ivey put his Dodge Challenger eighth on Sunday’s race.

Tim Gray, Eden Prairie MN tenth on the grid for the Trans Am 2 race.

Brainerd International Raceway set for 100 mile Trans Am race this afternoon. Special ticket price details in post. #mnsportsnews #mystorymn The Independence Day weekend has long been a tradition for fans at Brainerd International Raceway, and this year the…

Indian Motorcycles to make hometown splash at X Games in Minneapolis

Indian Motorcycles to make hometown splash at X Games in Minneapolis. Find the links and a preview here.

The city of Minneapolis will be kicking off an action packed list of special events at US Bank Stadium, starting with the 26th edition of the Summer X Games July 13 -16. The four day event will feature gravity (and common sense) defying feats performed on two or four wheels include bicycles, motorcycles, dirt bikes, skateboards followed by concerts at the end of the day on Friday, Saturday and…

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Panthers’ pitcher, Levi Arnold, pitched a complete game, allowing only six hits in the 6-3 win. By the bottom of the fifth inning, the Panthers led 6-0. The Lions picked up three runs in the bottom of the fifth but it was not enough. Arnold and the Panthers held off the Lions’ attack for two more innings to win the title.

It was a sweet victory for the Parkers Prairie Panthers as they lost in extra innings in the 2016 state tournament. Arnold ended the game with seven innings pitched and five strikeouts while a pitching combo of Josh Peterson and Logan Pierro combined for ten strikeouts.

Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Parkers Prairie 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 6 9 3 Legacy Christian 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 6 3

as Ely took on Legacy Christian Academy on June 15, 2017 in the MSHSL Class A Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals at the MiniMet Ballpark in Jordan, Minnesota.

as Parker’s Prairie took on Pillager on June 15, 2017 in the MSHSL Class A Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals at the MiniMet Ballpark in Jordan, Minnesota.

as Ely took on Legacy Christian Academy on June 15, 2017 in the MSHSL Class A Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals at the MiniMet Ballpark in Jordan, Minnesota.

as Parker’s Prairie took on Pillager on June 15, 2017 in the MSHSL Class A Baseball Tournament Quarterfinals at the MiniMet Ballpark in Jordan, Minnesota.

Parkers Prairie wins 2017 Class A State Title Panthers' pitcher, Levi Arnold, pitched a complete game, allowing only six hits in the 6-3 win. By the bottom of the fifth inning, the Panthers led 6-0.

Canterbury Park celebrated a successful first full weekend of racing over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. Highlights included:

Running of the Bulldogs – watch the finals below

$50,000 Northbound Pride Oaks (run on 5/29) won by

Eight races on Friday – Results Ten races on Saturday – Results Ten races on Sunday – Results Nine horse races – Results – and five bulldog races on Monday – Memorial Day.

Canterbury Park celebrates the first full weekend of racing @canterburypark #mnsportsnews Canterbury Park celebrated a successful first full weekend of racing over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. Highlights included:

Led by Sylvia Fowles, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun in a home-and-home series on May 23 (80-78 in Minnesota) and May 26 (82-68 in Connecticut) bringing their record on the year to 5-0.

The Lynx are 23-0 in the month of May since Maya Moore joined the team in 2011. For five of the six years since 2011, the Lynx, with their core of Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen and Seimone Augustus, have been contended for the WNBA Championship and have won the title three times.

The Lynx are undefeated in the 2017 season and are looking to defend their 2016 WNBA title. Stay tuned for photos and stories from the Lynx this year.

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) blocks a Connecticut Sun layup as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) bring the ball upcourt as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) drives to the hoop as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Connecticut Sun center Lynetta Kizer (12) looks at a shot as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck (33) and forward Alyssa Thomas (25) box out Minnesota Lynx forward Natasha Howard (3) as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) makes a pass despite contact from Connecticut Sun forward Morgan Tuck (33) as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) passes the ball up court as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) makes the shot over Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) blocks Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) eyes a pass to Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) under the Sun’s basket as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Connecticut Sun coach Steve Smith discusses the game as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx guard Jia Perkins (7) tries to get around Connecticut Sun guard Courtney Williams (10) as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx guard Renee Montgomery (21) comes off the bench as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) sports green shoes as the Lynx defeat the Sun 80-78 on May 23, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo Credit: Matt Blewett/Matte B Photography

Lynx drop Sun twice in a week, remain undefeated in 2017 #mnsportsnews Led by Sylvia Fowles, the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Connecticut Sun in a home-and-home series on May 23 (80-78 in Minnesota) and May 26 (82-68 in Connecticut) bringing their record on the year to 5-0.

Minnesota Lynx win in New York

Minnesota Lynx win in New York 90-71

Game Notes: Final Score: Minnesota Lynx 90 | New York Liberty 71 Minnesota Lynx are now 2-0 in the young season. All Five starters for the Lynx were in double digits scoring Rebekkah Brunson, 11 points in 21 minutes. Maya Moore, 16 points in 33 minutes. Sylvia Fowles, 12 points in 33 minutes. Lindsay Whalen, 12 points in 25 minutes. Seimone Augustus, 11 points in 28 minutes. Also notable:…

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