Gophers
May 21, 2019
Illinois DT becomes third recruit to decommit from Gophers this month

Illinois DT becomes third recruit to decommit from Gophers this month

Three-star defensive tackle C.J. West from La Grange Park, Ill., announced his verbal commitment on Twitter at the end of February.
Twins
May 21, 2019
Rod Carew, the Twins' career leading hitter — he batted .334 over a dozen seasons from 1967 to '78 — lives near Anaheim, Calif., and is joining th

Joining Twins in Anaheim, Carew is enjoying what he's seeing

The Hall of Famer said he developed a lot of optimism about this Twins team during spring training, so he is not surprised to find them in first place.
Twins
May 21, 2019
Dave St. Peter poses for a portrait inside his office at Target Field. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Dave

St. Peter has seen so much change, looks forward to more

In an industry defined by change and with a team that has become willing to fire even its most beloved figures, St. Peter is the rare sports executive who survives franchise slumps.
Variety
May 21, 2019
Michele Tafoya wins her third sports Emmy

Michele Tafoya wins her third sports Emmy

The Minnesota-based broadcaster was part of a big night for the NBC sports team.
Gophers
May 21, 2019

Gophers thump Georgia to win NCAA softball regional

The Gophers crushed Georgia 8-1 to win the NCAA softball regional at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
Gophers
May 21, 2019
Gopher softball players sang the Minnesota Rouser after their win with the fans at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, May 2

Gophers knock out Georgia, ready for LSU in softball super regional

The No. 7 seed Gophers will be a super regional host for the first time, when 10th-seeded Louisiana State visits for a besto-f-3 series and a spot in the College World Series.
Sports
May 21, 2019
Former East Ridge wrestling coach Matt Everson, who works from home, is pushing back against the school district for what he claims are false reasons

Honored wrestling coach speaking out on ouster from East Ridge

Matt Everson won section Coach of the Year honors for leading East Ridge wrestling to its first state tournament berth. Several weeks later he learned he was out of a job.
Twins
May 21, 2019
After not pitching in the Seattle series, Twins lefthander Taylor Rogers came in to hold a precarious late lead against the Angels.

Rogers gets back on mound after an unexpected series off, gets win

After not pitching in the Seattle series, Rogers picked up the win on Monday night despite the game-tying run scoring while he was in the game.
Wild
May 21, 2019
In this Jan. 25, 2019, file photo, U.S. Women's National Team member Kendall Coyne Schofield skated during the Skills Competition, part of the NHL All

Showdown intensifies between NWHL, unionized players

The NWHL announced two player signings, making clear it is forging ahead on a day a new union formed.
Twins
May 21, 2019

Monday's Twins-Angels game recap

The Twins' Miguel Sano delivered a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning after the Angels tied the score in the bottom of the seventh.
High Schools
May 20, 2019
Minnetonka's Gunnar Broin hit out of a sand trap in the 2018 Minnesota State Amateur. Broin recently shot a 9-under-par 63 at Pioneer Creek G.C. in Ma

Prep athletes of the week: Record-tying Minnetonka golfer laments missed 6-footer on 18

Once the putts started dropping, Gunnar Broin shot a 9-under-par 63 at Pioneer Creek G.C. in Maple Plain, tying the high school state record.
High Schools
May 20, 2019

Monday's metro prep roundup

Defending Class 4A baseball champions Stillwater finished off the regular season with a 4-1 home victory over Suburban East rival Mounds View on Monday afternoon.

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