Author: Anthony Varriano

Anthony Varriano is founder and editor of GoGonzoJournal.com and FoulPlaybyPlay.com, and director of MinnesotaNiceSkates.org. He has covered sports and news for multiple newspapers over the course of six years, and has been blogging about baseball and the Minnesota Twins since 2009.

Lynx Applaud 2023 WNBA Draft Selection of Diamond Miller at Target Center Watch Party

Lynx Ace the Draft, Wolves Implode but Win, and Why the Gophers LostLynx Ace the Draft, Wolves Implode but Win, and Why the Gophers Lost

April 10, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 9:20 pm

We discuss how the Minnesota Lynx aced the 2023 WNBA Draft, the Timberwolves' wild end to the regular season, and why the Gopher men's hockey team needs to change its

New MLB Rules are Working, but MLB Must End BlackoutsNew MLB Rules are Working, but MLB Must End Blackouts

April 5, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 8:32 pm

We discuss whether the new MLB rules are working and how MLB is squandering an opportunity by not ending blackout restrictions and preview the Minnesota Wild's and Minnesota Timberwolves' playoff

Shohei Ohtani Celebrates after Striking Out Mike Trout in the 2023 WBC Final

Ohtani Rules WBC, Whitecaps Shock World, and Karl-Anthony Towns Off the Bench?Ohtani Rules WBC, Whitecaps Shock World, and Karl-Anthony Towns Off the Bench?

March 22, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 8:18 pm

We discuss Shohei Ohtani owning baseball, how the Whitecaps shocked the world, and what the Wolves should do with Karl-Anthony Towns.

Vikings Should Skip the NFL Draft and Select Lamar JacksonVikings Should Skip the NFL Draft and Select Lamar Jackson

March 16, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comments| 10:09 pm

We discuss Harrison Smith’s heart of gold leading the Vikings to a pot of gold, what Kirk Cousins’ contract conversion means for his future in Minnesota, and what the Vikings

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant Goes Sleeveless

Vikings’ Money Moves, Bud Grant Moves On, and Wild’s Will Without The ThrillVikings’ Money Moves, Bud Grant Moves On, and Wild’s Will Without The Thrill

March 12, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 8:42 pm

Minnesota makes money moves, Bud Grant moves on, and we talk about the Wild's will to win without Kirill "The Thrill" Kaprizov. Also, Anthony cursed the Whitecaps.

Wild Went Good Bill Hunting on NHL and MLB Gets WBC Steroid InjectionWild Went Good Bill Hunting on NHL and MLB Gets WBC Steroid Injection

March 5, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comments| 7:32 pm

We explain why Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin is a genius, unwrap the good, bad, and ugly Spring Twinkies, and talk World Baseball Classic rosters and games.

Minnesota Lynx and USA Women's Basketball Coach Cheryl Reeve made us all laugh at the Winter Mixer for season ticket holders

For the Ladies: Women’s Final Four, Comedian Cheryl Reeve, WNBA Draft, and PHF PlayoffsFor the Ladies: Women’s Final Four, Comedian Cheryl Reeve, WNBA Draft, and PHF Playoffs

March 2, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 8:44 pm

We discuss the Women's Final Four, Cheryl Reeve being hilarious, the WNBA Draft, the PHF Playoffs and news of the PWHPA unionizing.

Wild Winning Shootout Ways Led by Frederick Gaudreau

Wild’s Shootout Winning Ways, Twins’ Spring Games, and Vikings’ Decision DaysWild’s Shootout Winning Ways, Twins’ Spring Games, and Vikings’ Decision Days

March 1, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 7:33 pm

We discuss the Wild's shootout winning ways, the Twins’ early Spring games, and the hard decisions the Vikings need to make by March 15.

Minnesota Whitecaps vs. Buffalo Beauts in the first ever sellout at Richfield Arena

Twins Got Deeper, Wild Got a Goalkeeper, and Whitecaps Got GameTwins Got Deeper, Wild Got a Goalkeeper, and Whitecaps Got Game

February 22, 2023| Anthony Varriano| 0 Comment| 7:59 pm

We discuss another Twins acquisition, Kirk Cousins becoming a star, the Wolves' wicked bad history keeping leads, how the Wild are staying alive, and why you should watch the Whitecaps.