Twins
July 20, 2019
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) connected with the ball in the tenth inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The

For the first time almost 11 months, Miguel Sano is a cleanup hitter again

Twins send Jose Berrios to the mound tonight against veteran lefthander Brett Anderson, whose last win over Minnesota came in 2012.
Loons
July 20, 2019
Before many spectators from the local Liberian community, the Monrovia Football Academy celebrated their 9-1 win over the Eclipse Select MN Regional t

Girls from Liberia's Monrovia Academy playing out dream of a lifetime at USA Cup

Traveling to USA Cup widens eyes and world perspective of Liberian U15 team. "I came here for a purpose," said Naomi Morris, one of 14 girls on the team.
Loons
July 20, 2019
Vito Mannone, foreground, celebrates with his team after a win over FC Dallas

Loons' stretch of seven games in 22 days coming to an end

The Loons have won all four of their MLS games, picking up points for their playoff push despite tired legs, and one U.S. Open Cup match in that stretch but are coming off a Wednesday loss in an international friendly.
Twins
July 20, 2019
Twins outfielders Eddie Rosario and Jake Cave collided during a game with the Red Sox last month.

Reusse: Twins' Rosario a remarkable hitter who can make head-scratching plays

For fans of a certain age, it's like this: Eddie Rosario is part Rod Carew, part Dan Ford.
Twins
July 20, 2019
Twins reliever Taylor Rogers

Twins stick with what works in Rogers, even with add-on runs

When the Twins have a tenuous lead of one or two runs in the eighth inning, manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't hesitated to call upon Taylor Rogers.
Gophers
July 20, 2019
Casey O'Brien spoke during a luncheon at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.

He beat cancer, now O'Brien aims to play for Gophers

Casey O'Brien, free of the cancer, never thought of giving up on Gophers football. "Whether I'm playing or just being around the game, it's something that's always been in my life," he said.
Twins
July 20, 2019
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (24) hits a foul ball in the sixth inning.

Bullpen, offense still in stupor as Twins fall to A's

The Twins saw their AL Central lead shrink to three games, the narrowest it has been since May 6, and the relief corps continues to be a big part of the reason.
Golf
July 19, 2019

Winona State golfer Madsen leads Minnesota State Open by three

Brady Madsen of Olivia Golf Club shot a 7-under 65 on Friday for a three-stroke lead after the first round.
Gophers
July 19, 2019
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh listens to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Friday, July 19, 2019, in Chicag

Five takeaways from Friday at Big Ten Media Days

Big Ten Media Days wrapped on Friday in Chicago but not without some headlines.
Loons
July 19, 2019

Heath: Loons close to signing another player

The MLS transfer window, which began July 7, is open until Aug. 7, so there are still 2½ weeks for United to add a player. Adrian Heath said the team is close to another acquisition.
Loons
July 19, 2019
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo could have his hands full this time in pursuit of another Serie A title.

Juventus could be the most vulnerable of the global soccer powers

The same top teams in European soccer flourish year after year. But could one of them be more vulnerable to a fall than the others? And which one?
Sports
July 19, 2019

Day 2 at Royal Portrush

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