O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 13, 2023
The NFL Players’ Association called for the league to switch all its fields to natural grass, the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 yesterday, and the St. Thomas volleyball team will travel to Green Bay to compete later this week. Managing Editor Owen Larson has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 11, 2022
The NFL awards were given out Thursday, Shaun White ended a brilliant Olympic career with a fourth place finish on the halfpipe and the St. Thomas men’s basketball team lost 78-70 against the University of North Dakota. Sports Editor Sam Larson has today’s News in :90.
OPINION: Super Bowl ads featuring big names, big money and a big problem: the pandemic
The Super Bowl, one of the most-watched events in America, is a perfect place for companies to showcase their brand or product. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa discusses how companies did or did not address COVID-19, while highlighting some of the top commercials of the evening.
AP: Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7, Buccaneers beat Chiefs 31-9
Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes to old friend Rob Gronkowski and one to good pal Antonio Brown, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City 31-9 on their home field in Super Bowl 55 on Sunday.
INFOGRAPHIC: Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady
Starting quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play each other for the fifth time this Sunday in Super Bowl LV. Design Manager Lauren Dettmer compares the two quarterbacks before they go head to head.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 2, 2020
Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-22 on Sunday and the Minnesota Gopher’s were defeated by the Maryland Terrapins in a stunning 45-44 comeback victory Friday night. Ad/PR representative Paige Peplinski has today’s Sports in :60.
LIFE IN ISOLATION: Taking things for granted and making sacrifices for our future generation
In the fifth “Life in Isolation” feature, University Affairs Editor Justin Amaker reflects on the things he previously took for granted and what he has learned during this time of social distancing.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 18, 2019
St. Thomas women’s soccer advances to the Sweet Sixteen, St. Thomas football wins their final game of the season, St. Thomas men’s hockey defeats St. Olaf at home and the Minnesota Vikings come from behind to beat the Denver Broncos. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s Sports in :60.
OPINION: Locker room talk fuels toxic masculinity
Most recently, NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of sexual assault and rape by his former trainer Britney Taylor. Sexual assault is not a new issue in the NFL. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues it cannot be “boys will be boys” any longer.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Joe Panos
In the final episode of season three, Carly, Alex and Althea talk men’s lacrosse’s national championship victory and interview former NFL player and current sports agent Joe Panos.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Kaia Porter and Ryan Lindberg
In episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, Carly, Alex and Althea talk March Madness and sit down with St. Thomas basketball players Kaia Porter and Ryan Lindberg.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Paul Allen
In the Spring 2019 premiere of Keep the Ball Rolling, new hosts Carly Noble and Alex Panos talk MIAC sports and interview Vikings play-by-play man Paul Allen.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 2, 2018
The Cubs and Rockies play in the NL Wildcard round, the Chiefs come back against the Broncos, and Seattle is in the running for an NHL expansion team. Director Noah Brown has today’s Sports in :60.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Matt Mitchell
In episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, Brady, Noah and TJ talk about the Tommie football season and the Cleveland Browns finally getting a win. Tommie linebacker Matt Mitchell joins the crew in studio.