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How I would sum up Wimbledon 2019 in a sentence for those who might want the super condensed versions: It was the best, saved for last or the “slice” stole the show or will we see the same rematches in the 2020 Wimbledon final? or those pesty tie-breaks!
Chandler Smith raced past the field at the sixth annual Automobile Racing Club of America Menards 250 at Elko Speedway July 13.
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About two years ago, I researched some interesting facts about tennis and wrote an article for this newspaper. ("A look at the sport of tennis," March 6, 2017). I was pleasantly surprised to learn that, worldwide, tennis is the fastest-growing individual sport.
Heidi Miler was used to the grind.
Mike Justak, of Plymouth, chased a local Parkinson's boxing class like a fighter chases a dream.
Long Lake Rowing Crew had success on a recent visit to Canada, where the team saw 10 first-place finishes.
BLAINE — Tim Herron owes a lot of people a drink.
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I love the smell of fresh-cut grass in the morning, but I hate seeing my favorite professional tennis players slipping and falling-down on the grass courts at Wimbledon.
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LONG LAKE — The Long Lake Rowing Crew competed at the Minneapolis Sprints on Lake Nokomis on June 15, placing first in the medal count with 18 medals, according to a news release.
CHASKA — A crowd of 75 family, friends and long-ago competitors cheered as they watched Wayzata High School alumna Sarah Burnham make the cut June 21 at the KPMG PGA Championship.
Photos from the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club on Sunday.
Hannah Green felt the nerves on her second shot in the fairway on 18 at Hazeltine National in Chaska, the 72nd and final hole of the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
The kid that grew up on Bavaria Hills Circle in Chaska is the newest member of the Philadelphia Flyers.
With 36 of the 80 golfers playing under par, the pack at the top of the leaderboard of the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship tightened on Saturday.
If Hannah Green shot the surprise round of the day to begin the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship June 20, her follow-up 18 holes on Friday at Hazeltine National in Chaska certainly continued that trend.
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The top women golfers in the world take center stage at Hazeltine National Golf Club this week for the 2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Many tennis fans expected to see some of the younger professional players break through and win one of the major tournaments this year.
The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame recently announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2019, according to a news release. They include: Mike Barge, 64, of Chanhassen; Hilary (Homeyer) Lunke, 40, of Edina; and Robert “Bob” Olds, 73, of Minnetonka.
WAYZATA — On June 7, Wayzata Sailing celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility, the Mike Plant Community Boathouse, according to a news release.
For the first time, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will call Hazeltine National Golf Club home.
After embracing the role of the underdog in the section tournament, the Wayzata boys lacrosse team looked to continue its surprising run in the state tournament on June 11-15.
Thirteen years in the program, 10 as head coach, Aaron Olivier informed players and families at the Minnetonka boys lacrosse banquet on Monday, June 10, of his resignation following the 2019 season.
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MINNETONKA — The boat rocked back and forth. Eight-foot waves crashed onto the port and starboard side of the Big Boat.
Big windowed white tents, grand spectator stands and makeshift walkways have sprung up at Hazeltine National Golf Club along its 18-hole course in anticipation of the upcoming KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
The Wayzata boys and girls track and field teams represented well at the state meet June 7-8 as the boys team placed third, and the girls team finished in fifth place.
Faith Robinson has seen and done it all it seems in high school sports.
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Individual boys tennis players from Orono and Wayzata will begin play at the state tournament on Thursday, June 6 (today), at the University of Minnesota’s Baseline Tennis Center.
Don’t judge a book by its cover and don’t judge a lacrosse team by its regular season record — especially when that team has Wayzata written across its jerseys.
Minnetonka scored just 49 seconds into the Section 2 semifinal match against Chanhassen June 3.
Emily Renner came into the clubhouse with an 84. Then Courtney Dunkelberger came in with an 80. Then Tricia Hemann with a 77.
Minnetonka sends five qualifications to the Class AA State Track and Field Meet June 7-8 at Hamline University in St. Paul. But it feels like it should be more.
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Hazeltine National Golf Course was the site of one of the greatest days on a golf course for Phil Mickelson in September 2016.
A night after seeing Prior Lake storm back in the seventh inning, third-seeded Chanhassen, trailing 5-4 into the final frame, seemed on track to reversing its fortune in the Section 2-4A bracket May 29.
The last time the Wayzata synchronized swimming team was not crowned state champions, George W. Bush was president, Justin Bieber was 12 years old and still two years away from signing his first record deal, and Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat did not exist.
The next out is the hardest one to get. For Chanhassen in the Section 2-4A baseball opener May 28, the final out proved to be the one that escaped the Storm.
Alumni from Lake Minnetonka-area high schools were busy this spring, making an impact for their college teams around the country. While not a complete list of area alumni competing in collegiate athletics this spring, here are some notable performances.
The Wayzata and Orono boys tennis teams both qualified for the Class AA State Tournament last week. Wayzata won the section 5AA championship with a 6-1 victory over Maple Grove, while Orono won section 2AA title with a 4-3 victory over Eden Prairie.
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Battling through rain and wind, Minnetonka captured the boys golf title at the Lake Conference Championships May 22 at Ridges at Sand Creek.
The end of the school year is approaching and many spring sports are wrapping up for the season with tournament play. Here’s where high school teams in the Lake Minnetonka area stand.
PLYMOUTH — Registration for a hockey program that teaches kids how to play is now open.
