Olympics
Lakeville's Cinnamo named to U.S. roster for World Paralympics
Josh Cinnamo secured a place on the team by winning the shot put at last week's U.S. Paralympics track and field national championships in Chula Vista, Calif
Gophers
Former Gophers diver Bacon wins women's 3-meter national title
Sarah Bacon, who won five NCAA titles with the Gophers from 2018-22, earned a berth in that event at this summer's world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
Olympics
Duluth's Dropkin, Thiesse win world curling title in mixed doubles
It's the Americans' first world title in the sport in 20 years.
Sports
Ignoring coach's advice, Elk River's Bates runs her way to glory in Boston
In her first time running the Boston Marathon, Emma Bates finished fifth and was the top finisher among U.S. women. She lowered her personal best by more than a minute — and didn't follow the plan of her coach.
Colleges
Suni Lee says kidney issue kept her from competing in NCAA regionals
Lee, the all-around gold medal winner in the Tokyo Olympics from St. Paul, had previously announced that this would be her final season competing collegiately at Auburn.
Gophers
10 with Gophers or state ties to compete in IIHF women's worlds
Two members of the Gophers this past season — Taylor Heise and Abbey Murphy — and three alumnae will be on the U.S. team. Three others with University of Minnesota ties will be on other teams.
Olympics
Olympian Bjorklund sentenced for drunken driving in wrong-way crash in Eden Prairie
When an officer administered a preliminary breath test, it registered Garry Bjorklund's blood alcohol content at 0.26%, more than three times Minnesota's legal limit.
Olympics
History maker: Diggins first U.S. skier to win solo world Nordic gold
Jessie Diggins of Afton became the first American ever to capture a gold medal in an individual cross-country race at the FIS Nordic world ski championships.
Olympics
Jessie Diggins earns bronze medal at world Nordic ski championships
The Afton native teamed with Julia Kern to finish third in the women's freestyle team sprint.
Vikings
Track, wrestling, golf: Other sports boost Vikings' football success
Almost 90% of the Minnesota Vikings played more than one high school sport. Some have kept competing or taken up new sports — from organized track and field meets to a star who's been seen playing pick-up soccer in a suburban park.
Olympics
Diggins having another big season, handling pressure even better
Jessie Diggins, the cross-country skiing star from Afton, is entering the FIS Nordic world ski championships this week in Planica, Slovenia.
Olympics
Minneapolis picked to host 2024 cross-country skiing World Cup
The event will mark the return of World Cup cross-country ski racing to the United States after a 23-year absence. It had been scheduled to be here in 2020 but was called off because of the pandemic.
Olympics
Prior Lake's Moltzan wins gold in team parallel skiing at worlds
Moltzan beat skiers from three other countries in her first three races then tied with a Norwegian skier in the final and also broke one of her hands.
Olympics
Team Casper from Chaska tops round-robin, advances in U.S. Curling nationals
Daniel Casper's rink finished with a 6-1 record. Also advancing to the men's championship round were Team Shuster (based in Duluth), Team Dunnam and Team Dropkin (also Duluth).
Olympics
Prior Lake's Moltzan turns joy into World Cup skiing success
While her teammate Mikaela Shiffrin remains the megastar, Paula Moltzan has become the clear No. 2 on the U.S. team at of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Sports
U.S. Curling Championships: Team Shuster, Jared Allen's team lose
The national curling championship is being held this week in Denver, with firmer Minnesota Vikings star Jared Allen on a team that hopes to qualify for the 2026 Olympics. Tap here for latest results.
Olympics
Afton's Olympic champ Diggins wins third World Cup medal in three days
Jessie Diggins finished third in the team relay at the FIS Cross Country World Cup on Sunday. She also won an individual bronze on Friday and silver on Saturday.
Colleges
Suni Lee of St. Paul puts up two 10s for Auburn in gymnastics dual
Lee had a perfect 10 in both bars and beam, her opening and closing events, in the Tigers' dual meet loss at Alabama.
Gophers
Souhan: Strength personified, Wiley powered many athletes, teams
Sara Wiley, the Gophers' assistant athletic director for Olympic Athletic Performance and a performance coach on staff, was recognized publicly last week, after years of being an influential, behind-the-scenes MVP.
Olympics
Ex-Vikings star Allen still on quest to be Olympic curler — and win bet
A man who once made his living with brute force is now immersed in a sport that requires finesse and delicacy in an improbable bid for a spot in the 2026 Olympics.
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