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Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was congratulated at home by Jurickson Profar after opening Friday night’s game with a home run off Twins righthan

Bullpen, offense still in stupor as Twins fall to A's

The Twins saw their AL Central lead shrink to three games, the narrowest it has been since May 6, and the relief corps continues to be a big part of the reason.

Casey O'Brien spoke during a luncheon at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.

Gophers

He beat cancer, now O'Brien aims to play for Gophers

July 20

Casey O'Brien, free of the cancer, never thought of giving up on Gophers football. "Whether I'm playing or just being around the game, it's something that's always been in my life," he said.

Liberia’s Monrovia Football Academy is living a dream at the USA Cup, thanks to a trip facilitated by Minnesota United ownership.

MN United

Girls from Liberia's Monrovia Academy playing out dream of a lifetime at USA Cup

July 20

Traveling to USA Cup widens eyes and world perspective of Liberian U15 team. "I came here for a purpose," said Naomi Morris, one of 14 girls on the team.

After 15 years Minnesota took back Paul Bunyan’s Axe with a victory at Camp Randall Stadium and gave the division foes’ rivalry a shot in the arm.

Gophers

Axe is Fleck's latest motivational tool; Badgers don't see it that way

July 19

From P.J. Fleck's perspective, a 14-year drought caused Gophers fans to doubt that Paul Bunyon's Axe would ever return to Minnesota.

Ireland's Shane Lowry chips onto the 5th greenduring the third round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sat

Golf

Shane Lowry builds 4-shot lead in British Open

4:25pm

The noise was unlike anything Shane Lowry had ever heard on a golf course, no surprise at the first British Open in these parts in 68 years and an Irishman atop the leaderboard at Royal Portrush.

Vito Mannone, foreground, celebrates with his team after a win over FC Dallas

MN United

Loons' stretch of seven games in 22 days coming to an end

July 20

The Loons have won all four of their MLS games, picking up points for their playoff push despite tired legs, and one U.S. Open Cup match in that stretch but are coming off a Wednesday loss in an international friendly.

Twins reliever Taylor Rogers

Twins

Twins stick with what works in Rogers, even with add-on runs

July 20

When the Twins have a tenuous lead of one or two runs in the eighth inning, manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't hesitated to call upon Taylor Rogers.

Golf

One final British Open: Lehman tears up as he ends farewell round

July 19

Minnesota-born Tom Lehman took a final walk up the 18th hole in the British Open, his son on the bag and a few tears in his eyes.

nfl

NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son

July 19

Tyreek Hill has been cleared to report to Chiefs training camp next week after the NFL said Friday it would not suspend the star wide receiver under its personal conduct policy after a domestic violence case involving his 3-year-old son.

Twins

For the first time almost 11 months, Miguel Sano is a cleanup hitter again

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Outdoors

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Sports

Minnesota loses two more conservation officers to untimely death

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