https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/356/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/player-ratings-adrian-heath-pulls-the-strings-leads-united-to-back-to-back-wins/Minnesota United entered Saturday’s match with a new slew of injuries to add to an already decimated roster. But once again, against the odds, the Loons carved out a win at TCF Bank Stadium, defeating Vancouver 1-0. It was United that made things even more difficult for themselves when Mason Toy...4848Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/moore-the-five-pivot-points-of-the-minnesota-timberwolves-offseason/For the Minnesota Timberwolves, the first domino of the offseason fell last Tuesday evening when Jamal Crawford opted out of his $4.5 million player option. Crawford's decision, like every other pivot point of this offseason, now presents a new and different set of potential outcomes for the logic...4847Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/remington-mailing-it-in-on-may-the-fourth/Hey folks! Even though the season is over, the mailbags aren't!   With Chuck Fletcher's ouster from the Minnesota Wild, there are more questions than ever, and that was the theme of this month's mailbag, as my friends from Hockey Wilderness bombarded me on facebook.   Fred O'Neill -- Favorite WW...4844Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/eric-miller-makes-dream-return-to-minnesota/It was a jarring announcement earlier this week when Minnesota United announced it had dealt winger Sam Nicholson to the Colorado Rapids for Woodbury native Eric Miller.   On a couple of levels it's a move that makes an immense amount of sense:   1. Miller, 25, is one of the best soccer players...4843Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/hercules-mataafa-one-of-the-nations-top-dts-embracing-the-switch-to-linebacker/Rookie camp in the NFL is often when newcomers begin a position change.   Cornerback to safety, running back to fullback, defensive end to defensive tackle.   For Hercules Mata'afa, he's making a switch that's not seen too frequently: defensive tackle to strongside linebacker.   "I think I'm a...4842Fri, 04 May 2018 13:49:02 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/gelfand-the-kentucky-derby-and-me/I've never cared that much about the Kentucky Derby, and the reason is quite simple: it's a sporting event.   And the reality is that long ago, horse racing ceased to be a sport. These days, it's a gambling event. So sad. But the Sport of Kings is really the sport of aging degenerates.   (Guilty...4841Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/paul-molitor-on-ichiro-you-can-see-hes-wired-differently/The Seattle Mariners announced Thursday afternoon that Ichiro Suzuki would be transitioning out of a playing role into a front office position. He will serve as a special assistant to the chairman, effective Thursday, after spending 18 years in the major leagues -- the first 11-and-a-half as a Mar...4839Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/lynx-will-rely-heavily-on-veterans-in-retooled-second-unit/Throughout their run as one of the top teams in the WNBA over the last decade, the Minnesota Lynx relied on familiar faces to contribute to their success year after year.   Not only has Minnesota featured a star-studded starting five, it's also carried a deep, energetic and somewhat youthful seco...4836Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/in-salary-cap-hell-jamal-crawfords-departure-creates-some-financial-flexibility/Jamal Crawford opting out of his $4.54 million player option for the 2018-19 season is sad news for JCrossover truthers, as it means Crawford returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a second season is an unlikely proposition.   For the Wolves, it means gaining important flexibility that could...4835Thu, 03 May 2018 07:05:25 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/schreier-thibodeau-has-revived-the-timberwolves-now-hes-got-to-get-the-most-out-of-them/Tom Thibodeau acted as a defibrillator this season in order to bring the Minnesota Timberwolves back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. He returned to the franchise that gave him his first shot in the NBA back in 1989-90, the team’s inaugural season, and found it blue in the lips and...4823Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-season-in-review-part-2-a-look-back-at-the-good-stuff/Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden were all smiles at Monday's end-of-year press conference.   Yes, Thibodeau smiled -- and laughed! -- as they recapped their second season at the helm.   Why? Because despite the poor defense, the bad losses to bad teams and lack of progression from key youngsters,...4821Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/highly-touted-prospect-fernando-romero-to-debut-on-wednesday-against-blue-jays/The Minnesota Twins dropped a bombshell of sorts on Monday afternoon, announcing that Phil Hughes will be shifted to the bullpen and Fernando Romero will make his big-league debut Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and Marcus Stroman.     Romero, who is on the 40-man roster after bein...4820Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:39:09 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/talking-shop-with-new-twins-pitching-coach-garvin-alston/It can take a little while for fans to figure out what a new coach is all about on their favorite team. For instance, it took a while into last season for Twins to hear about James Rowson’s hitting theories, both with Byron Buxton’s struggles and rebound as well as Eddie Rosario’s development as a...4816Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:57:47 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-cap-forgettable-reds-series-with-ninth-loss-in-10-games/Jose Berrios isn’t right. He hasn’t been right since dominating in his homeland of Puerto Rico two starts ago.   Paul Molitor knew it right away.   In fact, rather than delay the inevitable, the veteran manager gave his talented youngster a quick hook, opting to rely on his beleaguered bullpen...4808Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whalen-learning-how-to-balance-life-as-a-player-and-coach/Sunday was a busy day for Lindsay Whalen.   The Minnesota Lynx point guard kicked off the day at the University of Minnesota, her new -- yet old -- home as the head coach of the Gophers’ women’s basketball team.   Whalen then made the drive over to The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square and the Lynx...4806Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/with-fair-share-of-new-faces-lynx-kick-off-training-camp/For Minnesota Lynx general manager and head coach Cheryl Reeve, the start of training camp every year can be stressful, despite the accolades she and her team come in with.   But on Sunday, the first day of Lynx training camp, that wasn't necessarily the case for Reeve, who enters her ninth seaso...4805Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/timberwolves-season-in-review-part-1-what-went-wrong/When I began recapping the Timberwolves 2017-18 season, the idea was to cover everything in one piece. There's plenty to discuss, but it was also a good season in the grand scheme of things.   I thought so, anyway.   The team clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years in exciting fashion, Ji...4804Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/projecting-the-impacts-of-minnesotas-day-3-picks/Some draft picks are taken as plug-and-play contributors as rookies.   Others, though, are projects that may not see the field right away.   The Minnesota Vikings added six new bodies on Day 3 of the draft. Let's go pick by pick to see who we are most likely to see on the field this season.   R...4795Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-twins-end-their-eight-game-losing-streak/The Minnesota Twins had lost eight straight games since returning from Puerto Rico on April 20 before beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 on Saturday. After winning a 16-inning affair with the Cleveland Indians, they’ve not only been swept by the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees, but they’re al...4792Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-notebook-buxton-ailing-pitcher-churn-bard-returns/Byron Buxton was back in town for Friday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, but it wasn’t for reasons Minnesota Twins fans might hope for. Buxton received his Gold and Platinum Gloves for his defensive work last year -- presented by Jeff Pickler and Tony Oliva, respectively -- but he’s stil...4786Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-brian-oneill-changed-from-tight-end-to-tackle/As a 240-pound tight end, Brian O'Neill entered Pittsburgh with hopes of being a great pass-catcher.   He exited a promising tackle prospect weighing 300 pounds.   The Minnesota Vikings second-round pick was forced to radically change his body to fill a pressing need on the Panthers' offensive l...4785Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-trade-out-of-third-round/The Minnesota Vikings dealt their third-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, likely ending their Day 2 activities.   Minnesota gave up Pick 94 in exchange for Pick 102 (fourth round) and Pick 180 (sixth round), giving them seven picks on Day 3 and nine total.   Earlier, the Vikings selected O...4784Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-select-ot-brian-oneill-at-pick-62/The Minnesota Vikings fulfilled their need for an offensive lineman by staying at Pick 62 and selecting tackle Brian O'Neill out of Pittsburgh.   From our Zone Coverage player profile:   One of the more intriguing offensive line prospects in the draft, Brian O’Neill stands just a shade under 6-f...4782Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/losing-streak-reaches-seven-as-twins-swept-in-bronx/After a rough three-game stretch at the Trop in St. Petersburg, a trip to the Bronx didn’t feel like what the Dr. would have prescribed for the Minnesota Twins, who have struggled there in recent years.   Is there a doctor in the house?   The Twins dropped four in a row against the Yankees, incl...4781Fri, 27 Apr 2018 19:02:35 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-mike-hughes-turned-his-career-around-with-the-garden-city-broncbusters/Junior college football is characterized by many different stereotypes.   Some might call it a stepping stone. Or a feeder program. Or a rehabilitation center for one's football career.   Inspired by a recent Netflix show based around East Mississippi Community College, some have started calling...4778Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000