West Metro
Ryder Cup revels get started early, and the fans show off their stripes
Early fog gave way to a warm and brilliant day, drawing an estimated 51,000 people to Hazeltine around noon. The Golf Channel said the crowd was the biggest in Ryder Cup history.
Lynx
Firmed-up defense leads Lynx to brink of WNBA finals
Minnesota defeated Phoenix 96-86 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five semifinals at the Xcel Energy Center.
Golf
Another full day of top-tier golf: Your guide to Saturday at the Ryder Cup
The Europeans were skunked in Friday morning's matches but made a rousing comeback in the afternoon and trail 5-3 heading into Saturday's action. Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
Golf
Fans given time to 'prepare' for Danny Willett
A member of the Willett entourage told a British radio broadcaster: "It wasn't terrible with the fans for Danny, but it wasn't good.''
Wild
Assistant coach Stevens drills Wild defensemen on positioning
The former New Jersey Devils captain played when players could typically get away with extending elbows and using lumber as a weapon.
Twins
Postgame: Emotions of the moment derail another Duffey start
Anderson's backpedaling after a home run annoyed the Twins, but back-to-back doubles quickly made the situation worse.
Sports
Totino-Grace holds off late comeback by Blaine, wins 21-14
Blaine moved the ball steadily in the second half, but Totino-Grace's defense stiffened in the red zone.
Golf
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Ryder Cup rookie Thomas Pieters was steady for Europe
Rafa Cabrera Bello had two hole-winning birdies in his first seven Ryder Cup holes. Rory McIlroy's match-clinching eagle came after rookie partner Thomas Pieters won four holes to McIlroy's three.
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