Author Archives: dkerwin

My farewell to Worthington and the Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON — When you’re attending sporting events around the area this winter, you may notice that there will be a little less ginger in the room. Sure, people in Worthington have already gotten used to having a little less ginger … Continue reading

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Rugby World Cup 2011 recap

AUCKLAND, N.Z. — Over the past month and a half, there has been a World Cup going on that some of you may have been completely unaware of. OK, let’s face it — I’d be surprised if any of you … Continue reading

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Sports adventure in Texas – Aussie Rules football national championships

Like Paycheck, I will be heading to Texas this weekend for a weekend of celebration surrounding an athletic event. While I wish I was able to be in Cuero to see another dominant Paycheck performance in the Great Gobbler Gallop, … Continue reading

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Paycheck has restored Minnesota pride

WORTHINGTON — Minnesota pride has been restored. With the Twins on track for a 100-loss season, the Vikings off to an 0-2 start after a pair of abysmal second halves and the Gophers losing football games to powerhouse teams such … Continue reading

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Who ever first thought to race turkeys?

No matter whether you’re much of a race fan during the rest of the year, during Turkey Week there is no denying that racing is king. Whether you’re more inclined to participate in or watch the Turkey Trot or to … Continue reading

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Rude awakening to the fall sports season

After months of uncertainty as to whether the NFL would even have a season this year, it feels that football season has arrived almost as a complete surprise. At least that’s how I felt on Friday, Aug. 19, when theIowahigh … Continue reading

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The next Jim Thome may already be in Minnesota

 After Jim Thome hit the 600th home run of his career on Monday night, he pretty much hugged everyone in sight.  He hugged most of his teammates, his father, his wife and two children, Ron Gardenhire — he hugged pretty … Continue reading

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Fantasy baseball — a lifelong love affair

Not too long ago in this space Aaron Hagen wrote about his fantasy baseball exploits for the year. In his column he mentioned how both he and I are doing the Daily Globe sports department not so proud by sitting … Continue reading

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Abby Wambach brought out my American side

On Sunday, July 17, I found myself doing something I have rarely done throughout my lifetime. I was cheering for the U.S.A in a major sporting event. Before you go judging me, though I was born a U.S. citizen, having … Continue reading

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Brett Favre was a bargain

It’s no secret that there has been little to celebrate in Minnesota this past year in the state’s four biggest professional sports.   With neither the Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild or Twins spending much time winning in their most recent seasons, it’s been a tough year … Continue reading

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