Monthly Archives: جولای 2020

The Vikings parted ways with several high-priced veterans over the offseason. That could happen again next year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, NFL revenues are expected to significantly decrease this season. That means the salary cap could plummet, falling from $198.2 million in 2020 to perhaps as low as $175 million in 2021. And theContinue reading “Reduced salary cap would present significant future issues for Vikings”

WASHINGTON – The White House and congressional Democrats traded blame on Friday for the expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits for millions of Americans, which have run out as negotiations over extending them stalled on Capitol Hill. White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Democrats had rejected reasonable offers during talks at the Capitol lateContinue reading “White House, Democrats trade blame on expiration of $600 weekly jobless benefits – Fri, 31 Jul 2020 PST”

When St. Thomas officially joined the rebooted the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, Bill Robertson lost has last chance to add a Minnesota program to his shrinking conference. It was almost as if yet another team was leaving the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Bemidji State, Bowling Green, Ferris State, Lake Superior State, Michigan Tech, Minnesota StateContinue reading “St. Thomas’ decision to join CCHA yet another blow to reeling WCHA men”

NEW YORK—Friday’s game between St. Louis and Milwaukee has been postponed after multiple Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the postponement in Milwaukee had not been announced. Two other games scheduled forContinue reading “St. Louis-Milwaukee game postponed after Cardinals employees test positive for coronavirus”

NEW YORK — The coronavirus forced another change in Major League Baseball’s schedule, bringing the league’s total to eight teams affected in the first nine days of the season. Friday’s game between St. Louis and Milwaukee was postponed after two Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus. The league announced the schedule change hours beforeContinue reading “Virus rocks MLB: Cards-Brewers off; 2 St. Louis positives – Fri, 31 Jul 2020 PST”

The Gophers football program’s recruiting strategy includes rolling the dice in Las Vegas. In particular, Minnesota has had success at Desert Pines High School, a strong program in one of America’s fast-growing states. The U’s 2019 roster had two players from that school, and the team hopes to parlay that into a trifecta in 2020.Continue reading “Leaving Las Vegas? Gophers football recruiting efforts ramping up in Nevada”

As coronavirus cases spike in other parts of the country a month before the U.S. Open is supposed to start in New York, the U.S. Tennis Association said Friday it “continues its plans” to hold its marquee event and another tournament beforehand. The U.S. Open — usually the year’s last Grand Slam tournament, but theContinue reading “U.S. Tennis Association says it’s still preparing for U.S. Open”

Lose yourself in a good book lately? There are plenty to choose from and with the pandemic eliminating plans, books are a dependable source of entertainment that won’t stop. Well, unless you put it down. Which is hard to do with the lineup for the livestream forum for Northwest Passages. Stay home, stay safe andContinue reading “Summer reading events that won't cancel on you – Fri, 31 Jul 2020 PST”

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time, Dr. Anthony Fauci assured lawmakers Friday. Appearing before a House panel investigating the nation’s response to the pandemic, Fauci expressed “cautious” optimism that a vaccine would beContinue reading “Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available”

A GRIP ON SPORTS • As July prepares to exit stage left, August is ready for its star turn. It won’t have to be all that locked in to look good, at least in comparison to the months that preceded it. In the sports world, August 2020 might even be considered a star. ••••••• •Continue reading “A Grip on Sports: As July reluctantly melts away, August holds some hope for those who love sports – Fri, 31 Jul 2020 PST”