Sioux Falls' Takasaki Wins International Walleye Tournament

For those that have the pleasure to meet Ted Takasaki in person, it's no surprise that the passionate Sioux Falls professional fisherman has a lot of success at his craft.

Just over a week ago, Takasaki once again proved his is at the pinnacle of his sport, as he and his fishing partner Dave Randash took home first place at the Winnipeg River Greenback Championship in Manitoba, Canada.

Takasaki, who is a frequent guest on Overtime with Jeff Thurn and Bert on ESPN Sioux Falls, joined the program on Tuesday to talk about the big win and a wide range of other topics.

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Here is the entirety of the interview from Tuesday's show, which can be heard on 102.3 FM, AM 1000 from 11-2 every Monday through Friday on ESPN Sioux Falls:

Takasaki and his teammate landed their biggest catch on Saturday of the tournament, a 30 inch, 8.5 pound greenback walleye. As heard in the interview, it was a very strong performance over the weekend by the duo that led to the 1st place finish.

We'll see what's in store moving forward for Takasaki, as the Hall of Famer continues his legendary career on the water.

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Ten Most Disappointing Minnesota Sports Seasons

The 2021 Minnesota Twins entered the season with high expectations, but unfortunately, they've made the list of most disappointing Minnesota teams of all time.

Disappointment is a common feeling for Minnesota sports fans as the years continue. Following the NBA Championship win for Milwaukee, SportsCenter was quick to point out that Minnesota has the current longest streak of seasons without a championship appearance in the four major sports (MLB/NBA/NFL/NHL). The Minnesota Lynx also chimed in on the stat after claiming four championships since 2011.

The ten teams that are on this list all follow a similar pattern. The year prior was either a great season with a playoff run or one that featured a strong core of players that appeared to have taken the next step. Offseason/preseason expectations were high with even Las Vegas oddsmakers believing in a deep run. Unfortunately, those preseason expectations fell short for the following teams. None of the teams listed below made the playoffs.

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