Lynx
July 22, 2016
Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) celebrated a blocked shot, leading to a shot clock violation, by guard Jia Perkins (7) in the third quarter Fri

Lynx head off into Olympic break after victory over Seattle

The Lynx pulled away to defeated Storm 79-72 for its sixth straight victory, improve to 21-4 and remain a half-game behind Los Angeles for the best record in the WNBA. Up next: A month-long hiatus.
Twins
July 22, 2016

Friday's Twins-Boston game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
July 22, 2016
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson shouts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez to end the seventh inning of a baseball game at

Gibson's strong outing holds up as Twins top Boston 2-1

Behind Kyle Gibson's eight innings of two-hit baseball, the Twins shook off a blowout loss on Thursday by beating the Red Sox on Friday night.
Twins
July 22, 2016

Postgame: Kintzler doesn't wilt for Twins in the ninth

The Twins held off Boston on Friday to win 2-1. Kyle Gibson was excellent for eight innings, and Brandon Kintzler got out of a bases-loaded no out jam to get the save.
Gophers
July 22, 2016
Gophers senior quarterback Mitch Leidner

Gophers picked to finish near bottom of Big Ten West by media

"Easier" schedule fails to inspire confidence: team picked to finish 5th in West in preseason poll.
Sports
July 22, 2016

Gameday preview: United vs. Fort Lauderdale

Minnesota hopes to earn a second consecutive North American Soccer League victory after an upset against Indy Eleven last week.
Sports
July 22, 2016
United player Kevin Venegas (22) in the April 16 game vs. Fort Lauderdale. Venegas will miss Saturday's match vs. the same team because of injury..

Venegas' knee injury leaves United thin for Saturday

United FC defender Kevin Venegas was hurt during Wednesday's friendly and will miss Saturday's match against Fort Lauderdale.
Vikings
July 22, 2016
Vikings head coach Dennis Green late in the 4th quarter at Chicago.

Reusse: Dennis Green, a terrific coach, was just as crafty at the mic

What can be said without a doubt is that Denny Green was an outstanding NFL coach — second only to Bud Grant in the Vikings' archives.
Vikings
July 22, 2016

Dennis Green by the numbers

A look inside Dennis Green's career
Minneapolis
July 22, 2016
Vikings fans Larry Spooner, of Plymouth, left, and Syd Davy of Vancouver, British Columbia, pose for a photo in front of U.S. Bank Stadium. ] (Leila N

U.S. Bank Stadium formally opened for team 'on the rise'

Bud Grant said he tried to come up with a word for the building; he settled on "awesome."
Minneapolis
July 22, 2016
U.S. Bank Stadium

Taxes to pay for now-open U.S. Bank Stadium rebound, thanks to gamblers

Recovering from stumble, pulltab revenue is soaring. And there is further optimism in Minneapolis.

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