Sports
August 21, 2016

Sunday's results from Canterbury Park

Here are the winners from Sunday's race card at Canterbury Park:
August 21, 2016

Short, sloppy practice without top two QBs includes a Kalil injury

The top two quarterbacks, Teddy Bridgewater and Shaun Hill, dressed but didn't throw a single pass for the second day in a row. And Matt Kalil, their starting left tackle, left the field early because of an apparent leg injury.
Twins
August 21, 2016
Pitcher Pat Light

Pat Light joins Twins in time for series finale in Kansas City

The Twins are trying to avoid being swept in the four-game series. Ervin Santana gives them their best chance of stopping the rolling Royals.
Wolves
August 21, 2016
U.S. center DeAndre Jordan yells out after slamming down a rebounded miss shot over Spain's Pau Gasol, right, at a Men's Basketball Semifinal at Cario

U.S. men's basketball team not dominant, but gold within reach

For a team that is undefeated, this tournament has been a relative struggle, but the coaching staff has found player combinations that have led to improved defensive performance.
Sports
August 21, 2016
Gwen Jorgensen of St. Paul crosses the finish line to win the women's triathlon event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

St. Paul's Gwen Jorgensen wins Olympic triathlon

After a year of complete focus on the Rio Games, Gwen Jorgensen of St. Paul made sure the Olympic triathlon played out exactly as she wanted. She won the gold medal in her usual fashion: by dusting the field with her devastating run.
Polls
August 21, 2016
Poll: Are you satisfied with Mike Zimmer's answer about why Teddy Bridgewater didn't play?

Poll: Are you satisfied with Mike Zimmer's answer about why Teddy Bridgewater didn't play?

Lynx
August 21, 2016
The Lynx's Lindsay Whalen and the Team USA bench cheers on Diana Taurasi after Taurasi hit a three-pointer in the third quarter of Saturday's gold med

Souhan: Sacrifices, bonds made U.S. women's basketball journey special

Four Lynx players and their coach earned medals, and the tears and hugs made gold seem like anything but a foregone conclusion.
Sports
August 21, 2016

Sunday Q&A: Local author Patrick Mader on his book "Minnesota Gold"

Mader's recent book, "Minnesota Gold," chronicles 57 local athletes with deep Olympics ties.
Vikings
August 20, 2016
Adam Thielen caught a pass over Captain Munnerlyn during practice Thursday August 4, 2016 in Mankato, MN.] The Minnesota Vikings held practice at Minn

Wide receiver Thielen isn't spare part for Vikings

Detroit Lakes grad Adam Thielen spent 2013 on the Vikings practice squad as an undrafted free agent. Since, Thielen has taken on a larger role every season.
Twins
August 20, 2016

Saturday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Sports
August 20, 2016

Festival of Champions Day: Johnny Love's Sunday Canterbury Park line

A look at Sunday's big card from Star Tribune handicapper Johnnt Love.
Sports
August 20, 2016

Saturday's Canterbury Park results

Results and payouts from Saturday afternoon.

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