
Ren Clayton
Sports Reporter and Anchor at WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN)
Sports anchor & reporter @wcco • Born & raised in Minnesota • [email protected]
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Minnesota United players earn all-star awards The Minnesota United announced Wednesday that two of their players — Dayne St. Claire and Michael Boxall — were named to the all-star team. It was just another day at practice for Boxall. Until he got some news, brought by kids from a non-profit he's involved with: "Boxy" is an all-star. "I wasn't expecting it," said Boxall. "I saw them before training. Seen them a lot of times over the years.
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3 days ago |
cbsnews.com | Ren Clayton
Maple Grove's Isaac Collins reflects on pro baseball career The Collins Crew took over Target Field in this past weekend to see one of their own. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins is from Maple Grove, Minnesota, and is in his first full year in the big leagues. "I just remind myself each day that this isn't here forever," said Collins.
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1 week ago |
cbsnews.com | Ren Clayton
Minneapolis golf coach ready for shot at U.S. Senior Open On the range, Augsburg University golf coach Eric Rolland is getting ready for another golf tournament. But this time, it's a major. Rolland is set to play in the U.S. Senior Open next week. "I don't even know how to process it. Just super excited," said Rolland, who is an accomplished playing pro in the Twin Cities. Because of a recent birthday, Rolland became eligible to play in senior events.
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cbsnews.com | Ren Clayton
Gophers dominate men's hammer throw at national championships The Gopher men's hammer throwers are the best in the country. At the NCAA championships last week, they pulled off an improbable 1-2 finish. If it wasn't one, it was going to be the other. The NCAA hammer throw final was a Gopher gauntlet. "I felt that it was a big one because I celebrated when I released it," said Gopher fifth-year thrower Kostas Zaltos on his winning toss.
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2 weeks ago |
cbsnews.com | Ren Clayton
Vikings CB Isaiah Rodgers ready to make impact in Minnesota Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers missed the 2023 NFL season because of a gambling suspension. Last season, he won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, Minnesota's newest cornerback is getting ready for a bigger role. "Just enjoy the process while it's here," said Rodgers at mini-camp earlier this week.
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ICYMI: Hear from Owen Marsolek of Duluth Marshall and Carter Raymond of Randolph after they were named Mr. Baseball and Ms. Softball: @MarsolekOwen @MarshallToppers @CarterRaymond25 @RandolphSBall @GopherSoftball https://t.co/Wc8mIw3Y93

J.J. Spaun just won the U.S. Open. His only other win was the 2022 Valero Texas Open. He's 34. Wow.

What a shot from Hovland! Needs to birdie the last two for a chance.