Youth sports referee David Rivera receives life-changing double transplant
After a successful surgery, Rivera is looking ahead at a whole new life.
Mike Max is sports director at WCCO-TV. Mike returned to WCCO-TV as a sports reporter and anchor in April 2005, having joined WCCO Radio in 1998.
Mike is no stranger to Minnesota sports. He hosts "Sports To The Max" every weeknight from 6:30-9 p.m. on WCCO Radio. Prior to hosting the radio show, Mike hosted Sports Connection on the Midwest Sports Channel.
Mike started his career as an intern at WCCO-TV. He was hired as a sports producer and soon began reporting for WCCO-TV.
A true Minnesotan, Mike grew up in Gaylord, Minn. and played football, basketball and baseball.
Mike attended Hamline University and furthered his talents on the court and on the diamond, playing basketball and baseball for the Pipers.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys working out, hunting and spending time with his wife, daughter and son.
After a successful surgery, Rivera is looking ahead at a whole new life.
Ava Muench loves to swim and loves to compete and she's found a team that's embraced who she is.
Saturday in Hastings, they dedicated a hockey rink to honor veterans through the United Heroes League, allowing for them and their families to have a place to participate.
"You're not alone in the fight, and don't be afraid to talk to people that you want to talk to, and use those people to help in your positivity," Joel McDonald said.
WCCO's Mike Max spoke with former Vikings running back Chuck Foreman to get his football perspective on the Vikings' improbable win on Sunday and newly-signed QB Joshua Dobbs.
"It's not fancy by any means but it's our place," said Head Coach Mark Heiser.
Savion Hart grew up without much. He loves football, his friends and his cousin. His football career has flourished at St. Thomas Academy. As for his cousin, that's more complicated.
While Brett Favre can't talk about his ongoing legal battles, he did talk to WCCO's Mike Max about life after football and how he continues to deal with adversity.
The wins will be difficult to come by this season. They understand that, but that's really not the point. It goes well beyond that.
Justin Jefferson is considered the Minnesota Vikings' best player on a national level because of what he has done. We were more concerned about how he did it.
The shortage of referees and umpires at all levels of amateur sports has been a hot topic for the past several years. So, at Eagan High School, they came up with a unique solution to help the cause.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins on Tuesday addressed the stunning season-ending injury to former NFC North rival Aaron Rodgers.
The Minnesota Vikings may have lost their home opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium, but there was a story Sunday that was bigger than winning.
Mike Max wanted to see how our team matches up when it comes to the Griddy, Justin Jefferson's signature touchdown dance. When it comes to Frank, it is concise and, at times, a bit disappointing.
Mike Max wanted to see how our team matches up when it comes to the Griddy, Justin Jefferson's signature touchdown dance.