Dan Jackson's first pitch, Travis Theis' CFL charge, Canaries surge, Twins holding steady, Scottie Scheffler dazzles Minnesota

Behold, the "John-o-logue' for Monday, July 27. What a red-hot weekend it was in so many ways — outside and in local sports! * USD's all-time leading Div. I rusher Travis Theis is turning it up in Canada   * USD's all-time track and field icon Chris Nilson won his seventh USA outdoors national championship. Why was this one special?   * The entire SDSU football team took a trip to a Canaries game last week, with Dan Jackson throwing out two first pitches and an offensive lineman belting out "Sweet Caroline"   * The Canaries and Twins heated up at home. How?   * The world's No. 1 golfer gave the PGA Tour stop in the Twin Cities a much-needed shot in the arm, but a rookie phenom stole the show.   * Oh, and perhaps you heard... LeBron James is not going to be a Minnesota Timberwolf. The Happy Hour host and video producer Cordell Wright break down The King's decision to take his talents to Philadelphia and if the Wolves can still win a title without him