#Des Moines

Editor's Note: This is the final part of the series checking in with four Minnesota Wild prospects who spoke to 10KRinks in exclusive one-on-one interviews during the Iowa Wild's series against the Texas Stars on Dec. 16-17. Parts 1-3 are Marco Rossi, Daemon Hunt, and Jesper Wallstedt. DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army liked what he…

The Kentucky Derby, the first and perhaps most important leg of the Triple Crown, is just two days away and horse racing fans will finally get to see what the race looks like without a Bob Baffert-trained colt on the track. Zandon, this year's betting favorite to win in the field of 20 thoroughbreds at 3-1, enters the 148th Run for the Roses having…

The flight attendant informed us there would be no Wi-Fi. She sounded cheery and calm. I was not. For the 3 hours 10 minutes it would take to reach Des Moines from New York, I would be unable to check the score in the Cleveland Guardians' game against the San Diego Padres, or in the Washington Nationals' game against the Seattle Mariners. To be…

For the past 37 years, announcer Richard Grunder's enthusiasm for horse racing has left an enduring impact on countless visitors to Tampa Bay Downs. "There is no one on the planet who is more passionate about horse racing. Period," said Pete Aiello, the announcer for Gulfstream Park. "Nobody eats, sleeps and breathes horse racing more than he…

FORT WORTH, Texas - It already felt as though Iowa State was headed into one of the most critical offseasons of coach Matt Campbell's tenure, and that was before the Cyclones got absolutely smoked by No. 4 TCU, 62-14, in Saturday night's season finale at Amon G. Carter Stadium. As it stands now, there's no question this is a monumental winter for…

By Matthew Bain, California Casinos | November 18, 2022 - Watching basketball at home or at a bar is an experience, but there's nothing like watching a slam dunk in person or hearing a crowd of thousands cheer on their favorite NBA team. However, going to a sports game comes at a price, and it's not always cheap. Our new report uses data to…

In a non-conference college basketball matchup, a big mid-major battle between two well-known programs, the Wofford Terriers take on the Drake Bulldogs in Iowa. Let's take a look at the top college basketball betting odds, picks, betting trends and KenPom Rankings, then give our Wofford vs Drake prediction for the NCAA game today. Wofford Terriers…

MONTREAL - Here's what's ahead on day two for the Vancouver Canucks at the NHL Entry Draft. Fans can watch from 8 a.m. on Sportsnet. The Canucks didn't have a pick in the second round, but did have picks in rounds 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. They had said they'd like to add a second rounder but weren't optimistic and in the end, they were right. They made…

July 8 (UPI) -- Three-year-olds from Ireland, England and France will see what they can do with American rivals this weekend at Belmont Park in the $1 million Caesar's Belmont Derby and $750000 Belmont Oaks. The weekend also includes the Indiana Derby, Iowa Derby and Los Alamitos Derby in California, where trainer Bob Baffert returns from…

Jon Heacock doesn't know which Oklahoma State quarterback his Iowa State defense will face on Saturday in Stillwater. It's part of the game's intrigue, and in this case, there's a whole bunch of unknowns. Everyone knows injuries have run rampant through Mike Gundy's team, and that includes the most important position. Will the Cyclones face veteran…

AMES - We've got the College Football Ratings, the Associated Press and Coaches polls, and now I bring you this: It's a list of the football teams most likely to see the postseason, if in fact five-win teams are needed to fill out the 41 bowl-game slots. Those coveted last-minute additions are based on a football program's most recent Academic…

In the days leading up to the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida, usracing.com will profile the horses in the race set for Jan. 23. The profiles will be updated on Jan. 20 with morning-line odds, post positions and jockeys.' By Lynne Snierson This recently turned 4-year-old and newly…

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Breeders' Cup World Championships begin on Friday, with online racebooks and sportsbooks offering odds on all five Juvenile races. Bovada is offering odds on all five Grade 1 races, which will be a mix of Fillies and Colts that are all two years old. Despite the youth and relative lack of experience of many horses, researching…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - It's typical for supporters of Kentucky Derby horses to wear caps with their favorite's name stitched on the front. Monday morning, the Minnesotans who came to cheer on Zozos got their new white lids, just before they boarded a bus to begin a week of horse-country revelry. Pete Mattson put his hat on right away, signaling his…

The St. Louis Blues (4-1-0) have had a sweet start to their preseason, rattling off four straight wins before hitting a sour note in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. They'll be looking to bounce back with a win over the Minnesota Wild, who are the only remaining undefeated team in the preseason. Which team will have the upper hand? Find out…

From an NHL first-rounder to a potential top pick in 2024, America's top junior circuit has a lot to offer this year. As we speak, the USHL's annual Fall Classic is taking place outside of Pittsburgh as teams from America's top junior circuit shake off the summer rust and launch into another crucial development year. And, as always, there is a ton…

First, Kansas routed Tennessee Tech 56-10. Tennessee Tech is neither Tennessee nor Texas Tech, but still. Popping a Division I-AA team is what any self-respecting Power Five Conference football team should do. For the Jayhawks, that's improvement. Then Kansas stunned West Virginia 55-42 in overtime, in Morgantown, no less. The Mountaineers are down…

Tough questions for Kirk Ferentz about QB decision of Petras over PadillaIowa head coach Kirk Ferentz understandably has QB questions after a 1-1 start and owning college football's worst offense. IOWA CITY - Even if the Iowa football team could gain 616 yards against visiting Nevada on Saturday night, it wouldn't be enough to definitively say the…

New Year's Day still belongs to the Rose Bowl with a stellar matchup featuring the Pac-12 champion Stanford Cardinal taking on one of 2015's biggest surprises, the Iowa Hawkeyes, in Pasadena, California. Despite losing just one game all year, a three-point loss against third-ranked Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship Game, Iowa is still…

The early months of 2020 marked the beginning of a number of things; the beginning of a decade, the rise of a deadly, little-known disease named Coronavirus, the dramatic transformation of the lives of millions around the globe. One thing remained the same, though. Every year, starting in January, thousands of Thoroughbred racehorses enter the…

IOWA CITY - All anyone wanted to discuss after Northwestern's Big Ten football season-opening win against Nebraska was why-in-the-world Scott Frost tried an onside kick up 11 points early in Saturday's third quarter. And at last check, folks are still talking about that Dublin decision that undoubtedly contributed to the Cornhuskers' implosion in…

If you build it they will come, and come again, which is exactly what MLB is doing with the second "Field of Dreams" game taking place on Thursday. Played on location of the iconic 1989 film, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds get to walk out of the corn fields this time in what should again be a fun atmosphere despite two teams struggling to…