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Tony Sparano, a two-time NFL head coach who had been the Vikings offensive line coach since 2016, died Sunday morning at the age of 56, the team said.

'Passionate and driven' Vikings offensive line coach Sparano dies

Sparano, 56, brought caring and wisdom as a no-nonsense offensive line coach.
The Royals' Drew Butera slid into home ahead of the tag of Twins catcher Mitch Garver after hitting a three-run, inside-the-park home run during the s
Twins

Twins' second half starts miserably with sweep by Royals

July 22
A three-run, inside-the-park homer by former Twin Drew Butera seals team's fate in 5-3 loss.
  • Santana makes long-awaited 2018 Twins debut Wednesday at Toronto
Minnesota United forward Darwin Quintero went on the attack and was fouled by LAFC's Jordan Harvey. Quintero scored a goal and had two assists in the
MN United

High-scoring Minnesota United routs LAFC 5-1

July 22
The Loons' five goals, including two from forward Christian Ramirez, were a franchise best in an MLS game.
  • Postgame: Loons winger Romario Ibarra makes his debut
Francesco Molinari of Italy kissed the trophy after winning the British Open and becoming his nation’s first major champion.
Golf

Molinari wins British Open, first Italian golfer to capture a major

July 22
Francesco Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 on Sunday at Carnoustie to finish at 8-under 276.
  • Former Gophers golfer finishes British Open at 2-under-par
Troy Merritt at the Barbasol Championship, where he posted his second PGA Tour victory.
Golf

Spring Lake Park grad Troy Merritt claims second PGA Tour victory

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The 32-year-old completed the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship on Monday and beat three players by one stroke for the title.
Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck will be speaking Monday during Big Ten media days (1 p.m., BTN).
Gophers

Gophers' Fleck among Big Ten football media days' top draws

July 22
The themes for the Gophers this year will be pragmatic — just how will Fleck's youthful team improve on his 5-7 Minnesota debut and when will the coach's reconstruction effort bear fruit?
  • Writers pick Buckeyes to win Big Ten football; Gophers near bottom
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, United States' Ryan Lochte checks his time in a men's 4x200-meter freestyle heat at the 2016 Summer
Sports

Swimmer Ryan Lochte suspended until July 2019 for use of IV

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Ryan Lochte posted a photo for the world to see, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency noticed.
Vikings

Soaring expectations can't uproot Cousins from hometown

July 21
Kirk Cousins has fame and wealth, but to know who he is, you have to turn to his hometown.
  • Hartman: Vikings look for positives from NFC title game loss
Vikings

Vikings-Packers rivalry could be another special one this year

July 22
Several factors can ramp up the anticipation of the upcoming season, and a key element always has been the state of the Vikings' rivalry with the Packers going into the year.
  • Rudolph could flourish under DeFilippo's tight-end friendly attack
Sports

X Games organizers already looking to 2019

July 22
Golf

Former Gophers golfer finishes British Open at 2-under-par

July 23
Vikings

2018 Vikings camp preview: Cook's recovery a primary factor for offense

July 22
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