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July 27, 2015
Anthony Swarzak

Jacque Jones and Anthony Swarzak had a Twitter battle over Obama

It all started with Swarzak defending Donald Trump and denouncing President Obama, including a reference to Obama being 'raised a Muslim.'
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July 27, 2015
Twins doomed to defeat by Yankees' six-run sixth

Twins doomed to defeat by Yankees' six-run sixth

Kyle Gibson kept getting into jams, and eventually New York pounced and knocked the Twins 7 1/2 games behind Kansas City in the American League Central.
Vikings
July 27, 2015
Alex Rodriguez

Rand: Vikings fans should hope that Peterson ages like A-Rod

Alex Rodriguez showed Saturday night that turning 40 doesn't mean his career is over. Adrian Peterson has a chance to show that turning 30 is no big deal, either.
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July 26, 2015
At Target Field in a game between the Twins and the Yankees, Eduardo Nunez(9) got off-balance after an inside pitch in the 9th inning.

Miller: Twins drop another series

How demoralizing was the Twins' series loss to the Yankees? The Star Tribune's Phil Miller joins CineSport's Brian Clark from Target Field following Sunday's 7-2 loss.
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July 26, 2015

Gallery: N.Y. Yankees 7, Twins 2

The New York Yankees played the Twins at Target Field Sunday, winning 7-2.
Twins
July 26, 2015

Postgame: Twins disappointed to lose 3rd straight series

Wild-card cushion remains at three games; three-way RBI race shaping up; O'Rourke gives up a run
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July 26, 2015

Sunday's Twins-Yankees game recap

The key player and stats from the series finale:
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July 26, 2015
The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, shown during a news conference last week, was disappointed but not surprised he was left off the AL All-Star team.

A-Rod out of the lineup as Twins try to win series vs. Yankees

New York has never lost a series in Target Field, but Twins send Kyle Gibson to the mound today
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July 26, 2015
A-Rod's 3rd home run sparks late Yankees rally

A-Rod's 3rd home run sparks late Yankees rally

Alex Rodriguez belted three home runs Saturday night at Target Field, the last coming on the first pitch of the ninth inning off Glen Perkins.
Twins
July 26, 2015
New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (13) blew a bubble while rounding the bases after hitting his second home run of the night in the to

Video: Watch A-Rod hit three A-Bombs at Target Field

Here's a look at more than 1,200 feet of Alex Rodriguez home runs, which sparked the Yankees to their comeback victory over the Twins.
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July 26, 2015
Scoggins: Perkins pays price for being a little off

Scoggins: Perkins pays price for being a little off

One misplaced pitch tied the score, and another gave the Yankees the comeback victory.
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July 25, 2015

Twins notes: Buxton won't be rushed back

Byron Buxton, who sprained ligaments in his left thumb during a game on June 23, then went on the disabled list two days later, could miss another month as he prepares to return
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July 25, 2015

Saturday's Twins-Yankees game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
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July 25, 2015

Gallery: New York Yankees 8, Twins 5

Twins Let a 5 run lead go to the Yankees, losing game two of the series, 8-5 at Target field, July 25, 2015
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July 25, 2015
Toronto Blue Jays' John McDonald,left, checks on Minnesota Twins Justin Morneau, on July 7, 2010 -- the play that resulted in a concussion that ended

MLB Insider: Tenacious Morneau battles through latest injury

Former Twin Justin Morneau maintains a positive outlook despite a neck injury — and more concussion symptoms — that have some wondering if he will retire.
Twins
July 25, 2015

Sunday Insider: Central Intelligence

A weekly look around the AL Central.
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July 25, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano follows through on an RBI sacrifice fly off Oakland Athletics Tyler Clippard during the ninth inning of a baseball game S

Sunday Insider: The 3-2 pitch

Three observations from around Major League Baseball ... and two predictions.
Twins
July 25, 2015
New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia

Sabathia's numbers aren't good this season, but Twins know better

Veteran lefty CC Sebathia has a track record of beating the Twins, so manager Paul Molitor stacked Saturday night's lineup with right-handers.
Twins
July 25, 2015

Twins 10, New York Yankees 1

Twins knockout the yankees with a 10-1 win to open the series
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July 25, 2015
Twins manager Paul Molitor got to oversee a 10-1 victory in his first game against the Yankees.

Reusse: Molitor impressively perfect — so far — vs. evil Pinstripes

Four home runs by the Twins made their manager 1-0 against the Yankees.