Patrick Reusse
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SportsPatrick Reusse is a sports columnist who writes three columns per week.
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Sports
Reusse: Chicago sports hits an all-time low with lousy teams, including self-destructing Bears
The Windy City has fallen on tough times, although long-time media members insist the fans will stick through thick and thin.
December 18, 2024
Colleges
Reusse: Bethel was a surprise to even reach the DIII quarterfinals, but ending still stings
The Royals had three moments late in Saturday’s loss when they thought they had the game pretty much won, but Susquehanna still pulled out the victory.
December 17, 2024
Wild
Reusse: Wild vs. Flyers brings much hockey history to mind
The NHL’s coaching carousel revealed itself again, a fight reminded us what has changed, and of course there was unpredictable matter involving a goalie.
December 15, 2024
Twins
Reusse: Love meter shows Twins rank low on Minnesota’s list
Talk of competing for the best players or of a potential new owner wielding big bucks doesn’t change this: They are last in popularity among the four major men’s pro sports.
December 14, 2024
Colleges
Bethel football will attempt to do what St. John’s couldn’t: beat Susquehanna
The Bethel Royals will take a walk through history Saturday, playing in the Division III quarterfinals on Amos Alonzo Stagg Field in Susquehanna, Pa.
December 13, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Bethel’s star safety Jung wasn’t always a towering giant on the field
Matt Jung was the scrawny brother growing up in a sports-loving family, and now he’s become a ball-hawking force for the Royals, entering the Division III quarterfinals.
December 10, 2024
Gophers
Reusse: When Plitzuweit talks basketball, it’s a serious conversation
The Gophers women's basketball coach will lead her team against Nebraska on Sunday, testing that 10-0 record against Big Ten competition.
December 8, 2024
Gophers
Reusse: Michigan came in loud, but Gophers men's hockey made all the noise
With a talented squad taking the ice night after night, the Gophers men's hockey team shows it is up for any challenge.
December 7, 2024
Colleges
Bethel football will attempt to do what St. John’s couldn’t: beat Susquehanna
The Bethel Royals will take a walk through history Saturday, playing in the Division III quarterfinals on Amos Alonzo Stagg Field in Susquehanna, Pa.
December 13, 2024
Sports
Reusse: Bethel’s star safety Jung wasn’t always a towering giant on the field
Matt Jung was the scrawny brother growing up in a sports-loving family, and now he’s become a ball-hawking force for the Royals, entering the Division III quarterfinals.
December 10, 2024
Gophers
Reusse: When Plitzuweit talks basketball, it’s a serious conversation
The Gophers women's basketball coach will lead her team against Nebraska on Sunday, testing that 10-0 record against Big Ten competition.
December 8, 2024
Gophers
Reusse: Michigan came in loud, but Gophers men's hockey made all the noise
With a talented squad taking the ice night after night, the Gophers men's hockey team shows it is up for any challenge.
December 7, 2024