The spirit of Erling Haaland and Norway is alive and well in Minneapolis. Prior to the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ 2026 season opener at home against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Thursday night, Minnesota fans did the Norwegian Viking Row, which was a continuous scene among fans in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Norway made … Read more
Some people are fans of the Vikings. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Vikings. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. Your team: Minnesota Vikings, the winningest team to never win a Super Bowl. What an honor! King … Read more
The 2026 World Cup on American soil introduced fans to iconic traditions from around the globe. But what if one of those traditions was here to stay in America this fall? The Minnesota Golden Gophers announced via X that they are adding Norway’s iconic Viking Row to their fan celebrations at home games. While college … Read more
National news Grok’s “hot mode” allowed users to create explicit content, leading to backlash from governments around the world. FILE – Elon Musk attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File) AP By Mark Levy and Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press July 29, 2026 … Read more
A Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a prominent Democratic lawmaker and her husband is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on Thursday. Vance Boleter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, nearly a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks when he stalked and killed House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and … Read more
The Bucs may be in the market for a guard next year. Ben Bredeson will be entering the final year of his contract in 2027, and Cody Mauch is a pending free agent. So being aware of guard prospects who are eligible for next year’s draft is smart. Enter Greg Johnson. Johnson is entering his … Read more
health Saturday brings a high chance of thunderstorms across much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, which will help ease the bad air. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol are barely visible from a view in Arlington, Virginia, as thick smoke from wildfires blankets the Washington landscape, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/J. … Read more
New England Revolution “Give Matt Turner some credit. He made some good saves for them.” Luca Langoni celebrates after giving the Revolution the lead against Minnesota United on May 16. Via the New England Revolution By Hayden Bird May 17, 2026 | 10:47 am 3 minutes to read The Revolution won a back-and-forth match against … Read more
Boston Red Sox Crochet allowed 11 runs — 10 earned — on nine hits and three walks in 1 2/3 innings, the shortest start of his career. Garrett Crochet of the Red Sox looks on against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning. Stephen Maturin/Getty Images By Patrick Donnelly, The Associated Press April 13, 2026 … Read more
Jesse Pierce and her three children were killed in a weekend house fire in Minnesota, the NHL announced Saturday. Pierce, 37, has covered the Minnesota Wild as a reporter for NHL.com for the past decade. “The entire NHL.com team is heartbroken and saddened by the loss of Jessie and her children,” Bill Price, vice president … Read more