It's a beautiful day, Nightcaps family.You know why? I'll tell you.Because as of today, Tuesday, July 28 in the Year of our Lord 2026, all 32 NFL teams have reported to Training Camp.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEThat means in just a couple short weeks (well, one week if you count the Hall of Fame Game), preseason football will be on our TV screens.
And shortly afterward, college ball will consume our Saturdays.As God intended.Not trying to wish away anyone's summer — my colleagues Joe Kinsey and SeanJo would be very disappointed in me if I did that — but MAN.
Call me Hank Jr.because I am ready for some football.Speaking of summer, I'm still in Minocqua, Wisconsin, at my mother-in-law's house.
Nashville feels like the devil's sweaty armpit this time of year, so it's nice to get a little bit of cooler weather up here in the Northwoods.Last week, we shot up to the Minnesota North Shore for some hiking.Goodness, it's beautiful up there.
And they have some great local breweries, too.My dog is way too cool for his own good.But you didn't come here for my family photos.You came to find out what's going on on the internet today.
So let's get to it, shall we?Pop open a Fulton 300 IPA, chuck your work laptop into Lake Superior and let's go.An update on the wackos at Minocqua Brewing CompanySpeaking of beer...If you've been reading my Nightcaps for a while, you might remember me talking about the Minocqua Brewing Company.It's "downtown" Minocqua (I'm using that term loosely) inside an old gas station from the 1930s.Actually, a pretty cool little building.
Perfect spot for a brewery.Shame the owner, Kirk Bangstad, is a certified nutcase.Now, I pride myself in my ability to get along with people who don't agree with me, but I assure you Kirk has no desire to get along with me.
Or likely anyone reading this, for that matter.He's as far left as they come.There are signs plastered all over the outside of the joint that say "least popular place in town," "d...