Nfl
July 25, 2016
FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Josh Gordon (12) stretches before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Ch

Win-win for Browns, Josh Gordon

On Monday, the NFL reinstated Browns WR Josh Gordon who was suspended for the entire 2015 season. The Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer's Dennis Manoloff and Noah Coslov react to the news.
Nfl
July 25, 2016
FILE - In this March 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during his retirement announcement at the teams headquarter

NFL clears Peyton Manning of HGH use

The NFL concluded its investigation into Al Jazeera's report alleging that Peyton Manning used HGH and found no credible evidence that the four-time MVP utilized any performing-enhancing drug.
Nfl
July 25, 2016
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) runs from Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith during the first half of an NFL football game in

Raiders' Aldon Smith posts marijuana video

Oakland Raiders pass rusher Aldon Smith uploaded a video to Periscope of a man behind the camera smoking marijuana. Smith is not seen on the video but he does state his name.
mlb
July 25, 2016
Chapman to Cubs is big trouble for Cardinals

Chapman to Cubs is big trouble for Cardinals

Now that Aroldis Chapman is the Cubs closer, what can and should the Cardinals do? STLtoday's Ben Frederickson and Noah Coslov chat about what the Yankees-Cubs trade means for the Cards.
Nfl
July 25, 2016
FILE - In this May 24, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball during NFL football practice in Pittsburg

Le'Veon Bell's future with Steelers

Le'Veon Bell denies he is facing a drug suspension, but does this incident mean his days in Pittsburgh are numbered? Watch the Flip Side with the Tribune-Review's Rob Rossi and Noah Coslov.
High Schools
July 25, 2016

Wayzata football coaching change coming

Former Maple Grove activities director and Chaska head coach Lambert Brown eventually will succeed Brad Anderson, but no timetable has been set.
July 25, 2016
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano tosses the ball to second during a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Thursday, July 2

It's not time to panic (yet) about Miguel Sano's 3B defense

Grumble, sure, particularly about those dropped pop-ups. Hope for better days, yeah. But RandBall says give it some time, despite his 10 errors in the past 15 games at third base.
Sports
July 25, 2016
Head coach Tracy Claeys observed the game from behind the line of scrimmage.] JIM GEHRZ ï james.gehrz@startribune.com / Minneapolis, MN / April 9

Gophers 2016 football schedule: Minnesota starts with 3 at home

Gophers
July 25, 2016
Claeys: Two goals -- winning Big Ten, graduating all players

Claeys: Two goals -- winning Big Ten, graduating all players

Tracy Claeys thinks the Gophers enter the football season with the best team they've had since he and former coach Jerry Kill arrived came to Minnesota in December 2010.
July 25, 2016
Offensive tackle Phil Loadholt has officially retired from the NFL. The Vikings placed the 30-year-old on the reserve/retired list Monday after offici

Phil Loadholt retires from the NFL

In 2014, a torn pectoral ended his season after 11 games. In 2015, he tore his Achilles' tendon during the preseason and was lost for the entire season.
Gophers
July 25, 2016
Former Gophers punter Peter Mortell

Former Gophers punter Peter Mortell mourns loss of two dear friends

Former Gophers punter Peter Mortell was a close friend of Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and Michigan State punter Mike Sadler, who died in a car crash Saturday night.
July 25, 2016
Dennis Green mic'd up from 1998: A mixed bag of Vikings memories

Dennis Green mic'd up from 1998: A mixed bag of Vikings memories

"Three teams have been 15-1 in the history of the National Football League. Give yourselves a round of applause." Then Randall Cunninghjam took a knee and Gary Anderson's kick went wide.

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