Gophers
August 13, 2019
Kirk Ciarrocca during a Gophers practice in August.

Scoggins: It was a rare 2 a.m. phone call Fleck was thrilled to receive

Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca had called Gophers coach P.J. Fleck hours earlier and told him that he was pretty sure he was leaving for another job. What happened and why?
Outdoors
August 13, 2019
(From left) It took the combined arms of Paul Stay, Danielle Stay and Dustin Stay to hold up this 68-inch lake sturgeon from Lake Kabetogama.

This week's trophy tales: Monster lake sturgeon left a big impression

Danielle Stay spent 45 minutes getting the catch into the boat before it was released.
Outdoors
August 13, 2019
Sunfish, bluegills and crappies — collectively known as panfish — are the most sought-after finned species in Minnesota.

Simple summer fishing pleasure from a backroad bridge

Casting off a rural bridge yields loads of sunnies, memories.
Sports
August 13, 2019

RandBall: Wolves will be a rarity on national TV

Twins
August 13, 2019
Minnesota Twins pitcher Taylor Rogers heads to the dugout after he was pulled in the 10th inning of a baseball game shortly after giving up a grand sl

When a closer fails: Rogers pummeled pitching consecutive days

Taylor Rogers has made a name for himself by stepping into the Twins' closer role. But his work has suffered dramatically when he's been asked to work on consecutive days.
Vikings
August 13, 2019
Vikings day at camp: Crowd buys into Vedvik; defense shines

Vikings day at camp: Crowd buys into Vedvik; defense shines

Kirk Cousins was intercepted twice, with his goal-line drill ending in a pass intended for Stefon Diggs being deflected by cornerback Mackensie Alexander.
Wild
August 13, 2019
McClanahan of 'Miracle on Ice' fame takes Blake boys' hockey job

McClanahan of 'Miracle on Ice' fame takes Blake boys' hockey job

Rob McClanahan was elevated from assistant coach after Greg May resigned as Blake's head coach to become director of operations for the University of Minnesota men's hockey team.
Twins
August 13, 2019
Twins activate reliever Dyson for tonight's game with Brewers

Twins activate reliever Dyson for tonight's game with Brewers

Dyson sat out 10 days because of right biceps tendinitis after an awkward first two games in a Twins uniform.
Wolves
August 13, 2019
Huge decrease in national TV exposure is part of Wolves' new reality

Huge decrease in national TV exposure is part of Wolves' new reality

Last season, when expectations were high for the Wolves, they were scheduled on ESPN, TNT and ABC 13 times. This season, you can circle Jan. 24 for their only such appearance.
Gophers
August 13, 2019
Breakout summer for Minnehaha 7-footer has been 'like a dream'

Breakout summer for Minnehaha 7-footer has been 'like a dream'

Minnehaha Academy's junior center Chet Holmgren was one of the hottest prospects in the country even before his video with Stephen Curry went viral last week. Holmgren's the Gophers' No. 1 target in the 2021 class.
Gophers
August 13, 2019
Gophers preparing for today's lone training camp scrimmage

Gophers preparing for today's lone training camp scrimmage

Coach P.J. Fleck said he wants to find out what some of the younger players can do in a game-like situation.
Vikings
August 13, 2019
Kicker? Punter? Answer to a problem? Vedvik joins the Vikings

Kicker? Punter? Answer to a problem? Vedvik joins the Vikings

Trading for Kaare Vedvik leaves the Vikings with another round of decisions to make about their specialists — long an enigma on the roster — as the preseason plays out.

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