Vikings
August 14, 2016
U.S. Bank Stadium - Exterior and construction images. ] US Bank Stadium - Vikings brian.peterson@startribune.com Minneapolis, MN - 06/30/2016

Hartman: Leiweke says Vikings have come a long way under Wilfs

NFL COO Tod Leiweke was recently in town to see the new Vikings stadium and had a lot to say about the building, along with how he got his start with the Wild.
Vikings
August 14, 2016
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Brandon Tate (19) caught a pass in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) for a 20 yard gain and a fi

Three takeaways from the Vikings-Bengals preseason opener

The games have officially started, and here's a closer look at how the Vikings looked after the preseason opener.
Vikings
August 14, 2016
Teddy Bridgewater.

Scoggins: Bridgewater aiming to show his daring side

Teddy Bridgewater's quest to improve on deep passes has been a nonstop talking point. It's a necessary step in his evolution.
Sports
August 14, 2016
For about five minutes Saturday morning, the U.S. held the world record in women�s team pursuit. Kelly Catlin of Arden Hills (In the lead) and teamm

Arden Hills' Kelly Catlin and U.S. pursuit team take cycling silver medal

Britain posts a world record in taking gold from Arden Hills' Catlin and Co.
Gophers
August 14, 2016
Gophers running back Kobe McCrary (22) ran the ball off a handoff by quarterback Denny Croft (11) during Saturday's scrimmage. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR

Gophers take long look at No. 3 running back McCrary

With Shannon Brooks injured and Rodney Smith resting, Kobe McCrary impressed coaches Saturday.
Twins
August 14, 2016
Rangers GM Jon Daniels tried to boost his club’s chances with a pair of key trades before the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

MLB Insider: Texas GM Daniels again proves most effective

The Rangers GM showed his willingness to take a chance at the MLB trade deadline.
Twins
August 14, 2016
Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo, left, stands by the plate as Minnesota Twins' Robbie Grossman walks back to the dugout after striking out leaving the

Grossman's sharp eye at plate a two-edged sword

Since May 20, only Baltimore's Chris Davis has looked at more third strikes than Robbie Grossman - who also has 44 walks in those 67 games.
Sports
August 13, 2016
Jamaica's Elaine Thompson celebrates after winning gold in the women's 100-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics a

Usain Bolt finally gets his time to strike in Rio

While Usain Bolt preps for Sunday, Elaine Thompson headlined Saturday.
Sports
August 13, 2016
Simone Manuel of the U.S. after she tied Penny Oleksiak of Canada for gold in the women's 100-meter freestyle in Rio.

Souhan: Tale of two Simones expands the Olympic ideal

These Olympics, at least so far, belong to great moments for Simone Biles and Simone Manuel.
Wolves
August 13, 2016
Dave Benz (courtesy photo)

Sunday Q&A: Wolves announcer Dave Benz

Benz chatted about the Olympic experience with the Star Tribune's Michael Rand
Twins
August 13, 2016

Saturday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
High Schools
August 13, 2016
Prior Lake High School volleyball player CC McGraw digs the ball during a captain's practice. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.c

Summer break is time to shine for prep stars

A little vacation and a lot of successful sports ventures highlighted summer break for three top metro-area athletes.

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