Twins
September 20, 2019
Kyle Gibson yelled into his glove as teammates and manager Rocco Baldelli approached the mound to pull Gibson from the game following two walks with b

Reusse: Gibson's poor pitching leaves Twins' rotation an emaciated mess

Even Rocco Baldelli, the eternally positive manager, seemed to support the 'nibbler' theory on Gibson after Thursday's abomination.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Twins minor league prospect Royce Lewis

Big night for Royce Lewis a reminder of Twins' bright future

Playing in the Arizona Fall League, 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick Royce Lewis had a night to remember on Thursday — playing at a new position to boot.
Vikings
September 20, 2019
Mailbag: Should the Vikings trade for Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey?

Mailbag: Should the Vikings trade for Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey?

The Vikings are reportedly one of six NFL teams to reportedly make "substantive inquiries" about Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who wants to be traded.
Loons
September 20, 2019
Kallman says he's 'paying the consequences' with 10-game MLS suspension

Kallman says he's 'paying the consequences' with 10-game MLS suspension

Major League Soccer has suspended Minnesota United veteran defender Brent Kallman for 10 games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
Gophers
September 20, 2019
Former Florida football player Tim Tebow

Debate over paying college athletes intensifying on both coasts

California's Fair Pay to Play Act is a signature away from being law. It would allow athletes in that state to make money from such things as endorsements and public appearances.
Vikings
September 20, 2019
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes (21) took the field ahead of Saturday's game. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The

Hughes might return for Vikings; decision likely Friday

Whether Mike Hughes returns from a torn ACL on Sunday against the Raiders remains subject to clearance from the team's medical staff.
Twins
September 20, 2019
How well does Rocco Baldelli fit in with Ron Gardenhire, Paul Molitor and Tom Kelly, the three previous Twins managers?

Souhan: Maybe Baldelli isn't so different from past Twins managers

Twins first-year manager Rocco Baldelli wields attributes that previously benefited Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire and Paul Molitor.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery

Royals' starter ejected, said umpire 'was after me personally'

It wasn't the calls, it was the attitude, Mike Montgomery says, suggesting that MLB may "need to go to automated [strike] zones" after his run-in with umpire Manny Gonzalez.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Twins third baseman Luis Arraez celebrated with third base coach Tony Diaz after hitting a home run in July.

Third-base coach Diaz is ready — nearly always — with congratulations

Tony Diaz and his powerful players practice their celebratory hand slaps — except in one notable case.
High Schools
September 20, 2019

Demetrius Bernardy-Nelson's hat trick leads Centennial to boys' soccer win

Vikings
September 19, 2019
Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Green Bay, WI – September 15, 2019, Lamb

Griffen 'continuing to take the proper steps' after tumultuous 2018

A year removed from a well-publicized mental health issue, Everson Griffen is 'one of the hardest working guys we've got,' according to Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer.
Gophers
September 19, 2019

Gophers sweep Clemson in volleyball

Stephanie Samedy and Regan Pittman each had nine kills to lead Minnesota.

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