Golf
September 28, 2016
Team USA's Jordan Spieth gestured to teammates at the 11th hole during Ryder Cup practice play Wednesday at Hazeltine.

It's the final countdown: Your guide to Thursday at the Ryder Cup

Just one day left to prepare before the biggest event in golf kicks off at Hazeltine National in Chaska. Here's what you need to know.
West Metro
September 28, 2016
Europe's Rory McIlroy and Thomas Pieters putt on the 18th hole during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Wednesday at Hazeltine Nation

Ryder Cup practice round tickets are selling for $33; Saturday is hottest day for tickets

Thursday's tickets are selling for $33; Saturday's for $339.
Sports
September 28, 2016

Gophers move into renovated Mariucci space

Lynx
September 28, 2016
Wait is over as Lynx open WNBA semifinals against surging Phoenix

Wait is over as Lynx open WNBA semifinals against surging Phoenix

While the Lynx rested and practiced, the Mercury roared through road victories over Indiana and New York, starting the playoffs on a powerful note after a rocky regular season.
Twins
September 28, 2016
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

No surprise: Santana on the mound for his final Twins start this season

Ervin Santana insisted on making his final start of the 2016 season tonight, even after being given the option of shutting down a week early.
Wolves
September 28, 2016
Wolves' Towns stars in Gatorade 'Burn it to Earn it' digital campaign

Wolves' Towns stars in Gatorade 'Burn it to Earn it' digital campaign

Towns and other sports stars challenge people on the street to sweat if they plan to drink the sugary sports drink.
Golf
September 28, 2016

Souhan: Should you be offended by Peter Willett? That depends

Ticket-holding golf fans have the right to act how they wish, but be prepared to get criticized.
Gophers
September 28, 2016
Gophers basketball alumni group hoping to fill a need for players

Gophers basketball alumni group hoping to fill a need for players

Former Gophers guard Jamal Abu-Shamala started an alumni group with others this summer to help support U basketball players past and present
September 28, 2016
Back at Hazeltine: 7 years is a long time

Back at Hazeltine: 7 years is a long time

We've known officially for 14 years that Hazeltine National would be host to three magnificent golf tournaments: the PGA Championship in 2002 and 2009 plus the Ryder Cup in 2016.
Wolves
September 28, 2016
Duke and Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski gave a hug to former Duke and Apple Valley star Tyus Jones at Tuesday's Wolves practice.

Wolves' first practice under Thibodeau 'very intense'

Said Andrew Wiggins: "We knew what he was expecting. So we came out here and we worked hard. We gave no reason for him to get mad and make us go harder."
Twins
September 28, 2016
Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar was unable to hold a wide throw as the Twins' Brian Dozier stole second base during the ninth inning Tuesday. The Roy

Twins offensive slump continues in 11-inning loss to Kansas City

The Twins haven't scored more than one run in an inning in two weeks and moved within one loss of tying their single-season record for losses.
Twins
September 28, 2016
Twins President Dave St. Peter.

Twins president uses expletive to describe team at environmental meeting

Comparing environmental successes to on-the-field failures, Twins president Dave St. Peter used an expletive when he cited 'the thing we screwed up' to a group at the University of Minnesota.

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