TelegraphHerald.com • Telegraph Herald • Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3B Vikes sign Spielman to multi-year extension BY DAVE CAMPBELL begun the final season motion, the Vikings have made the second contracts for homegrown play- is in his seventh year, tied for seventh The Associated Press of their contracts, until playoffs four times in eight seasons, ers rather than having to frequently among NFL head coaches for lon- gaining the extra mea- with two NFC North titles. They are overspend on the open market. gest tenure with their current team. MINNEAPOLIS — The Minne- sure of job security this 72-54-2 over that span, the fourth- On a video conference call with “Rick and I have a great relation- sota Vikings have doubled down on summer. This year, with best record in the NFC. reporters, Spielman was asked what ship. We see things really through their reliance on stability as a vital the COVID-19 pandem- The Vikings, like most teams, he sees as his signature on this com- the same eyes 99% of the time. Very, ingredient for securing that elusive ic delaying the start of Rick have had a few costly first-round petitive yet title-lacking team. very rarely do we ever argue or get Super Bowl trophy. practice and causing all Spielman busts, but their drafts since he took “I think it’s hopefully the type of in a situation like that. He can be The Vikings signed general man- kinds of havoc on the over have frequently been produc- leadership that I bring to the organi- hard-headed. I can be hard-head- ager Rick Spielman to a multi-year sport, the status quo could be more tive. Most of their core players — zation, trying to put others first, try- ed. But at the end of the day we contract extension on Monday, important than usual. including safety Harrison Smith, ing to give everybody the ability to know that we both have to work ex- matching their recent commit- “As we’re going through some of linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric do their job, the freedom to do their tremely well together, and we cer- ment to head coach these new challenges that we have to Kendricks, defensive end Danielle job and flexibility to come up with tainly do,” Zimmer said. and making the latest move toward face, that everybody has worked to- Hunter, running back Dalvin Cook, creative new ways to look at things,” The next extension could go to maintaining continuity among the gether so long and the culture that we tight end — were Spielman said. “Because I think if Cook, who has begun the final year club’s key leaders. have in this building plays a critical drafted under Spielman. you stay the same and you don’t of his rookie contract. He reported The Vikings did not divulge the piece to our success,” Spielman said. As for free agency, the verdict on change, you’re going to get stuck.” to team headquarters last week as length of Spielman’s deal, but Zim- Spielman was hired in 2006 as the value the Vikings have received The franchise’s family owner- required for the first round of virus mer signed a three-year extension vice president of player personnel. for their investment in quarterback ship group, led by Chairman Zygi testing, but it’s unclear whether he last month. Their previous contracts He had his role elevated to gener- Kirk Cousins is still pending. They’ve Wilf and President Mark Wilf, that will take part in practices without a were synced to expire simultaneous- al manager with full authority over drafted well enough, though, to divert acquired the team in 2005 has long new deal once on-field work begins ly. Both Spielman and Zimmer had the roster in 2012. Since that pro- most of their salary cap space toward favored stability at the top. Zimmer later this month. dubuque area junior tour Cubs slugger Bryant returns BY JAY COHEN ement of luck to that record, The Associated Press they also believe the organi- zation has done a good job CHICAGO — Chicago with the protocols and the Cubs star Kris Bryant is fol- players have been cautious. lowing through on his own “I think it proves that words when it comes to the we’re doing things right, but coronavirus pandemic. the last thing you want is to Bryant returned to the relax and to get too com- starting lineup Monday fortable,” said outfielder Ian against Kansas City after Happ, who serves as the missing two games with team’s union representative. a stomach ailment. The “I think it’s very important 28-year-old Bryant, who for us to continue on the had thanked Reds second path that we have. baseman Mike Moustakas “I think the one thing that after he self-reported possi- kind of resonates and that we ble coronavirus symptoms, keep saying to each other is spoke up when he himself you have to treat everybody wasn’t feeling well Satur- like they have it, no matter if day, and then he had to sit it’s your teammate, who you out while he worked his way know exactly what they’ve through Major League Base- been doing for the last 10 ball’s pandemic protocols. days, or if it’s somebody you “If we can add another see on the street.” part to our responsibility in Bryant was leading off that if you do feel something, and playing left field for the you know, just stay away and first of four straight games NICKI KOHL • Telegraph Herald take it as seriously as possi- against the Royals. The 2016 Western Dubuque’s Davis Stelzer follows his tee shot fall. Stelzer leads the boys’ 16-17 age division entering ble,” Bryant said on a video NL MVP is off to a tough during a meet at Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta last today’s final event of the Dubuque Area Junior Tour. conference call. “That’s the start, batting .120 (3-for-25) only way we’re going to really in his first six games, but get through a World Series. I first-year manager David just think it’s important. Put Ross said he isn’t concerned. your pride and egos aside. It “When you’re talking could end up helping the rest about star players that have of your teammates out, too.” track records, I try to think Junior tour wraps up The Cubs haven’t had any about, just look back on how Dubuque Area Junior Tour to 3. Bock Mueller 420 points; 4. Connor Smith 440 points; 5. Rylie Stackis 325 positive coronavirus tests many at-bats has he actually Walsh 390 points; 5. Tyler Skrtich 375 points. among their players since had and where the misses conclude 2nd summer season points. Breakdown — This division features they started summer train- are,” Ross said. “It’s still so today at Eagle Ridge in Galena. Breakdown — This is another di- one of the tightest races of the bunch, ing camp a month ago. While early for him with limited vision where the season points title is with Splinter, Wilson and Mueller all everyone around the team at-bats and limited playing BY STEVE ORTMAN wrapped up for Dolter, but all four other within five points of each other. acknowledges there is an el- time.” [email protected] competitors in the top five have a chance Ages 12-13 — 1. Natalie Fangmann at earning runner-up. 515 points; 2. Cecelia Ball 485 points; 3. The Dubuque Area Junior Tour, a con- Ages 14-15 — 1. Wil Sigwarth 440 Cecelia Murray 100 points (only three tinuation of the Telegraph Herald Junior points; 2. Brock Wilson 410 points; 3. Will players in age division). Tour that was discontinued in 2018, will Coohey 400 points; 4. Roan Martineau Breakdown — Fangmann is the ROUNDUP conclude its second summer season to- 390 points; 5. Jackson Webber 385 points. front-runner in this division, but if Ball day with the final event of the tour at the Breakdown — A tight race for the can pull out a win and Fangmann drops Eagle Ridge North Course in Galena, Ill. crown awaits this division in the final below runner-up, things could get inter- Mets outlast Braves Due to the coronavirus pandemic, event, as depending on how they finish esting. there will be no season-ending awards each player in the top five is alive to win Ages 14-15 — 1. McKenna Stackis 540 The Associated Press two-run homer for the Mets, banquet. Winners of each age division the title. Hempstead’s Sigwarth is in front points; 2. Katelyn Vaassen 400 points; 3. who avoided a four-game will receive their championship plaques and looking to close it out. Ava Kalb 375 points; 4. Brianna Kirsch ATLANTA — Jacob de- sweep and ended Atlanta’s at a later date. Ages 16-17 — 1. Davis Stelzer 465 225 points; 5. Kayleigh Folks 125 points. Grom struck out a sea- five-game winning streak. With 100 points awarded to the winner points; 2. Noah Nabb 385 points; 3. Breakdown — Stackis has this points son-high 10 in six innings DeGrom (1-0) turned of each event (with lower point values Max Naumann 355 points; 4. Ben title in the books with solid play through- and the New York Mets in another sterling ef- assessed to the following places), here is Cummer 270 points; 5. Ben Vaassen out the summer. Vaassen and Kalb are snapped a five-game skid fort. The two-time NL Cy a look at the points leaders in each age 260 points. both in contention for runner-up. Monday night with a 7-2 vic- Young Award winner has division heading into today’s final event: Breakdown — Western Dubuque Ages 16-17 — 1. Maddy Streicher tory over the , allowed just four earned standout Stelzer leads the pack in this di- 545 points; 2. Hannah Fangmann 430 who sustained a potentially runs in 17 innings over BOYS vision, and as long as he doesn’t fall low- points; 3. Anna Kalb 375 points; 4. Mor- huge blow when ace Mike his first three starts of Ages 10-11 — 1. Callan Martineau er than third in today’s event can lock up gan Hawkins 340 points; 5. Ella Kluesner Soroka was helped off the the shortened season. He 600 points; 2. Cooper Smith 390 points; the points title. He’ll be pushed by fellow 215 points. field with right leg injury. threw 104 pitches. 3. Brooks Reed 370 points; 4. Bryce Car- prep talents in Nabb (Maquoketa), Nau- Breakdown — Edgewood-Colesburg It was a brutal night phys- But any thought of an- roll 360 points; 5. Reid Herrig 320 points. mann (WD teammate), Cummer and standout Streicher has locked down this ically both teams. Robinson other duel with Soroka (0- Breakdown — Martineau has this title Vaassen (Wahlert) in the top five. points title, battling fellow prep stars Canó had three RBIs before 1), like the one they had on wrapped up with a commanding advan- throughout the summer. Fangmann leaving the game himself opening day, ended in the tage, but Smith, Reed and Carroll are in GIRLS (Western Dubuque) and Kalb (Wahlert) — one of three New York in- third when the Braves’ young a tight race for runner-up. Ages 10-11 — t1. Addie Splinter 505 are in the hunt for runner-up, while Haw- fielders who went down with star crumbled to the infield Ages 12-13 — 1. Ben Dolter 585 points; t1. Amber Wilson 505 points; kins (Hempstead) and Kluesner (WD) injuries. grass after delivering a pitch points; 2. Brayden Webber 425 points; 3. Elin Mueller 500 points; 4. Kayleigh round out the top five. Wilson Ramos added a to J.D. Davis.

ALL-DISTRICT: Ed-Co’s Rochford tabbed for 1st team, Jones to 2nd GOLF FOR THEFUN STAYFOR THE YUM Continued from page 1B Tanner Simon, Beckman junior outfielder Nick Offerman and Clayton Ridge/Central sopho- innings of work. Huehnergarth led the WaMaC more utility man Caleb Helle. Conference’s East Division with 25 RBIs while batting .309 (21-for-68) with 5 doubles, 3 tri- CLASS 1A ples and 1 home run. Edgewood-Colesburg landed junior out- Topping led the River Valley Conference’s fielder Parker Rochford on the first team and North Division in hitting with a .441 average senior shortstop Alex Jones on the second (15-for-34) and added 3 doubles, 1 triple and team. 9 RBIs. Carter Green batted .333 (10-for-30) Rochford finished fifth in the state, regard- with 2 doubles, 2 triples and 6 RBIs. less of class, with a .571 batting average after 3500 ECENTER ROAD STOCKTON, IL.(815)858-3939 The second team included Cascade junior going 16-for-28 with 2 doubles, 2 triples,1 WOODBINEBEND.COM @WOODBINEBEND Eli Green and sophomore outfielder home run and 12 stolen bases in 13 attempts. adno=165778