Kent Youngblood
Reporter | Pro Sports
Phone: 612-673-4365
E-mail: kyoungblood@startribune.com
Kent Youngblood is a general assignment reporter. He writes most often about the Timberwolves and Wild.
Recent content from Kent Youngblood
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Hazeltine's been working out
The world's best golfers don't arrive for another 13 months, but the Chaska course is already getting into championship shape.
Jul 4, 2008 -
Return to Minnesota is a pleasant one for former North Star
Jun 29, 2008 -
Sorenstam ponders life after golf as she enters final Open
The LPGA's dominant force over the past decade is firm in her decision and has sought advice from former players.
Jun 26, 2008 -
There's a good reason Kerr likes this course
Donald Ross' designs agree with her game. She won last year's U.S. Open on another one of his layouts, Pine Needles in N.C. "You have to be very strategic," she said.
Jun 25, 2008 -
Go ahead and discuss
The Timberwolves have a lot of people providing input about whom to select in the draft, which is just the way owner Glen Taylor wants it.
Jun 22, 2008 -
Akor's second victory in 48 days was 'fun' run
Failing to qualify in Olympic trials, Akor used the setback to motivate her. She won in Vancouver in May. Then came Grandma's.
Jun 22, 2008 -
Fittingly, the winner wore No. 6
In a tribute of sorts, Lamech Mokono drew the number of his late friend and last year's winner.
Jun 22, 2008 -
Winner of half-marathon finished first — but a year late
This might have happened for Mathew Chesang last year.
Jun 22, 2008 -
Grandma's: Some run to remember Ngetich
The two-time Grandma's winner, killed in his native Kenya, is on the minds of many.
Jun 21, 2008 -
The Olsen team returns ... 13 years later
John Olsen is 12 years old, about to enter the eighth grade. And it's obvious why his middle name is Miles. Thirteen years ago, just two weeks before John was born, his mother ran Grandma's Marathon. Saturday, they'll both run the course.
Jun 19, 2008
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