La Velle E. Neal III
Reporter | Twins
E-mail: lneal@startribune.com
La Velle E. Neal III covers the Twins and Major League Baseball.
Recent content from La Velle E. Neal III
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Extraordinary Joe: American League MVP
With his bat and his glove, Mauer wowed Twins fans this year. That effort made him the American League's Most Valuable Player.
Nov 24, 2009 -
Women's basketball: U shooting to improve
After barely making more than a third of their shots in the first two games, the Gophers seek a better weekend showing.
Nov 21, 2009 -
Injuries are bump in road for Hawkeyes
A team that has lost two in a row and its starting QB will resume its BCS pursuit against the Gophers.
Nov 19, 2009 -
Illness puts debut of Flynn in limbo
Jonny Flynn's NBA debut tonight is in some doubt after the point guard missed a second consecutive day of practice because of the flu.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Big Al says 'no doubt' he'll play in opener
Kurt Rambis said Jefferson looks "terrific," adding the team will continue to monitor his injury.
Oct 27, 2009 -
A third wheel? Stationary bike becomes Love's new training partner
Wolves forward Kevin Love spent most of Sunday riding a bike in the corner of the team's practice facility at Target Center. His broken left hand was covered up. His teammates practiced without him.
Oct 25, 2009 -
Nathan has bone chips removed from elbow
The Twins closer had the surgery on his right elbow, acknowledging that he pitched a chunk of the season not at his fittest. He should be ready for spring training.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Twins' Sano gets visa, will start in Fort Myers
The Twins' pursuit of top prospect Miguel Angel Sano has officially paid off. The club learned this week that the 16-year-old Sano has been granted a work visa to play in the United States next year.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Mauer in no rush to settle contract
The batting champion said he will meet with his agent in the coming weeks.
Oct 13, 2009 -
Twins can't help but feel nostalgia for Dome
Sure the place was not the best, but a lot of good baseball was played there.
Oct 12, 2009
