Bill's Sports Blog
Bill Halter is a longtime sports broadcaster and writer with more than a decade of experience covering
athletes, teams, and stories across Minnesota and beyond.
The blog covers everything from youth sports and Minnesota’s pro teams to high school athletics and national sports storylines.
With a deep appreciation for sports history and an eye on where the game is headed next,
Bill brings a perspective shaped by years in front of the camera and around the sports world.
The Ten Most Heartbreaking Moments in Minnesota Sports History
There isn't a more tortured major sports market in America than Minnesota. Since the Twins won the World Series in 1991, A Minnesota men’s team hasn’t even made a championship. The Minnesota Lynx had brutal losses in WNBA championship deciding games in 2016 and 2024,...
I’m Only Here for the World Cup… But I Have Thoughts
The World Cup is the greatest spectacle in sports. Every four years, countries from around the globe bring their unique style of play and passionate fan bases together for a month-long celebration unlike anything else. Despite being the world's most popular sport, it...
Ranking the Greatest NBA Careers of the Modern Era
The 1979-80 NBA season marks the beginning of the modern era of basketball. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird entered the league, the three-point line was introduced, and the NBA started to transform into the game we recognize today. The two biggest factors are a player’s...
Less is More
Less is More: The Case for Shorter Sports Seasons The modern sports calendar has a quantity problem. Too many games are meaningless, stars are constantly injured, and postseason success increasingly depends on survival instead of greatness. Every men’s professional...
The Timberwolves’ Championship Problem
The Timberwolves’ Championship Problem May 18, 2026 The Timberwolves have won more playoff series in the past three years than the previous 34 combined, but the team is surrounded by uncertainty, frustration, and the familiar “something needs to change” energy that...