Sports
June 30, 2016
Missy Franklin

Olympic notes: Missy Franklin falls short of backstroke berth but keeps battling

The defending Olympic gold medalist in the women's 100-meter backstroke graciously praised the victors and smiled after her seventh-place finish
Twins
June 30, 2016
Phil Hughes and Glen Perkins

Reusse: Perkins, Hughes were right to be wary about their health

Pitchers are athletes like none other, in that they are required to make their arms work in an unusual way thousands of times per year. And the public diagnosis of Glen Perkins and Phil Hughes as 'soft' was silly and misguided.
Twins
June 30, 2016
Justin Morneau is displayed on a mobile device as he talks with reporters before an interleague baseball game against Washington Nationals.

In Chicago, Morneau catches up with the Twins

Justin Morneau, the longtime Twins star and 2006 AL MVP, chose Chicago for his comeback.
Twins
June 30, 2016
Minnesota Twins starter Ricky Nolasco hasn't produced since being signed to a long-term contract before the 2014 season.

Twins get ahead of themselves in ugly loss

Ricky Nolasco gave up three home runs, Eduardo Nunez made a costly baserunning error and the Twins offense didn't come alive until the ninth inning in the 9-6 loss in Chicago.
Twins
June 30, 2016

Postgame: Nunez's triple ruled a double under MLB technicality

Jepsen has another troubled outing; Dozier, on a home-run spree, tries a surprise bunt.
Twins
June 30, 2016

Wednesday's Twins-White Sox game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Sports
June 29, 2016

Johnny Love's Thursday Canterbury Park line

A look at Thursday's races from Star Tribune handicapper Johnny Love.
Sports
June 29, 2016

Minnesota Scene: United to host English Premier League team on July 20

Wolves
June 29, 2016

Wolves free agency primer

What to watch for as the Wolves gear up for NBA free agency
Wolves
June 29, 2016
Miami Heat center Joel Anthony, left, and Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah reach for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketbal

With inflated salary cap, it's a whole new world in the NBA

With a 30 percent hike in the salary cap, contract lines are about to be redrawn.
Sports
June 29, 2016

Sid Hartman honored inside new stadium

Sports
June 29, 2016

Thursday's tipsheet

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