Howard Sinker
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- Howard Sinker comments on a fourth consecutive dismal Twins season
Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer gets sports commentator Howard Sinker’s take on yet another disappointing Minnesota Twins season, losing 90 or more games for the fourth season in a row. Sinker says there is blame to go around and sees personal changes on the horizon.
- The University of Minnesota Women's Hockey team are in the NCAA championship game...but not on TV
The University of Minnesota Women's Hockey team lost to Clarkson 5-4 in the 2014 NCAA Championship Game. The loss prevented the Gophers from winning their third straight title. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the game and the fact that it wasn't on television.
- Howard Sinker talks Twins baseball draft
Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for Star-Tribune.com, gives an appraisal of the potential picks for the Minnesota Twins in the Major League Baseball Draft. In 2011, only one major league team finished with a worse record than Minnesota and because of that year's dismal performance, the Twins will have the second overall pick in the amateur player draft.
- Midday remembers Twins great Harmon Killebrew
Midday presents a special hour remembering Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, who died of esophageal cancer at the age of 74. Program includes a profile, interviews, and call-in comments from listeners.
- The Minnesota Twins make money...a lot of money, at new Target Field
MPR’s Rupa Shenoy reports the Minnesota Twins set a new attendance record this season, selling 3,223,640 tickets for games at the new Target Field. If you ask the fans at the final regular season game, the reason why is clear…the ballpark.
- An appraisal of the Twins season after the MLB All-Star break
Midday’s Gary Eichten talks with sports commentator Howard Sinker about the Minnesota Twins season thus far, as the second half of 2009 Major League Baseball season begins. Sinker sees a team with much more potential than their American League standing.
- A Twins baseball preview with Howard Sinker
Midday’s Gary Eichten gets sports commentator Howard Sinker’s take on the quality of Minnesota Twins roster entering the 2007 Major League Baseball season. Sinker also answers listener questions.
- Twins lefty Santana unanimous Cy Young Award winner
MPR's Brandt Williams reports that Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana has been named the 2004 American League Cy Young award winner. The honor is given each year by the Baseball Writers association of America to the most statistically dominant pitchers in both Major League Baseball divisions. Santana, a 25-year-old left hander, recorded the most strikeouts of any pitcher in the American league, the lowest earned run average and the second highest number of victories.
- Opening Day - Hit or foul? Twins prospects for 2004 MLB season
The Minnesota Twins are aiming for a third straight division title, and they're confident another one can be had. Midday host Gary Eichten and Howard Sinker, sports commentator and state news editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, discuss the outlook for the Minnesota baseball team on the opening day of the season.
- Paul Molitor elected to Hall of Fame
A profile report of former Major League Baseball player Paul Molitor, upon the announcement of his induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Molitor was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Cretin High School.
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