February 18, 2012-The Linsanity hype: real or fiction? There’s been a rip roaring buzz that hasn’t subsided yet. However, it’s beginning to sound a lot like the little engine that could—a rags to riches story that has captivated millions world-wide. So, who is this Jeremy Lin, and what is the Jeremy Lin affect? I too, [...]
They beat West Fork 6–3 and then reeled off 13 wins in a row, most of them by preposterous margins. (In one three-game stretch in midseason, the Rattlers outscored their opponents 130–8.) Chambers and his twin brother, Cory, were a formidable passing combination, and Jones used the Yang brothers as both speed and power runners: [...]
Let me share you my fantasy 101. This is NFL’s greatest achievement. This is marketing ingenuity at its best. They’ve concocted a way to get the regular Joes, who knows nothing of this sport, to familiarize with the sport by connecting it with a game. We’re men, we’re easily pleased plus it doesn’t take much [...]
It’s getting to be that time of year where thousands upon thousands of Hmong people will migrate their way to the Twin Cities for the annual 4th of July gathering. Some will come to see family, friends, some to eat great food and find good deals, but a huge portion will be coming here to [...]
After a ten year hiatus, I finally made my way back to the Hmong 4th of July Festival and I have to say that not much has changed, but I think thats a good thing. Although we had to battle the crowds and the heat, the adventure was worth it. I decided that this year [...]
Picture a cool, brisk morning with the scent of old, brown grass that’s just starting to emerge. There is a thick, moist taste of morning dew in the air. Your ears pick up the subtle trickles of water flowing from what’s left of Old Man Winter’s seemingly six-month reign, like a million little rivers streaming [...]
The Hmong community in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area is itching to get back into shape and prepare for several sports tournaments in the summer. Summer is a long way away, so whether you have been active or not during the hibernation of winter, consider attending and/or pre-registering for an event that is [...]
The Hmong 4th of July Sports Festival has come and gone, but not without crowing some new champions. In flag football, Minnesota was well represented as Plaza Boys and Black Widows won the their respective men’s and women’s brackets. Definitely proving that the Minnesota game is up to par with any other state represented in [...]
