Sports
August 12, 2016
United State's Nico Miguel Hernandez, left, fights Uzbekistan's Hasanboy Dusmatov during a men's light flyweight 49-kg semifinals boxing match at the

US boxing medal drought ends with Nico Hernandez's bronze

Nico Hernandez had a gnarly gash over his left eye that left him bloodied, with blurred vision and in need of stitches.
Gophers
August 12, 2016

Donnell Greene arrives just in time for Gophers

The Gophers' depth at tackle has taken a hit already, and the 6-7, 345-pound Greene, who was on the field (no pads), will be ready for contact Monday.
August 12, 2016
Wild and Wolves play on same date a whopping 41 times this year

Wild and Wolves play on same date a whopping 41 times this year

Gophers
August 12, 2016
Like all Gophers athletes, Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner wears a Nike swoosh on his jersey. The Gophers' current contract with Nike is worth an

Apparel money burning holes in pockets of athletic departments

College athletics are bringing in massive deals for clothes, and the Gophers are hoping for their turn like other programs around the country.
Gophers
August 12, 2016
Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky, center, took to the field for the second day of practice, Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Bierman Field i

Wolitarsky rewrites his own story as a Gophers leader

Drew Wolitarsky was born and raised in Southern California, but his father's side of the family has deep Minnesota roots.
Sports
August 12, 2016
Major League Lacrosse testing Twin Cities market, hosting semifinal in Blaine

Major League Lacrosse testing Twin Cities market, hosting semifinal in Blaine

Youth and high school lacrosse throughout Minnesota have grown in popularity over the last several years, and the MLL believes this market could be a potential site for an expansion team.
Sports
August 12, 2016

Souhan: Ten things to know about being in Rio

Other than bullets, things have gone better than expected. There aren't many mosquitos so Zika is not the overwhelming threat it was made out to be.
August 12, 2016
Ricky Rubio, who has never dunked in an NBA game, dunked in the Olympics

Ricky Rubio, who has never dunked in an NBA game, dunked in the Olympics

Ricky Rubio won't be challenging teammates Zach LaVine or Andrew Wiggins to any dunk contests, but it was a legitimate slam.
Vikings
August 12, 2016
Bengals defensive tackle DeShawn Williams, right, tried to spin past Vikings center Nick Easton during their teams' joint practice last week.

What's on the line? Plenty of decisions as Vikings' games begin

Who will start for the Vikings at center and right guard remains uncertain as preseason gets underway Friday night against the Bengals.
August 12, 2016
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, watches from the sidelines during a joint NFL football practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, Wednesda

A Bengals primer as Vikings open the preseason tonight in Cincinnati

The Bengals and Vikings enter this season with similar championship aspirations. Clocks tick a bit faster in Cincinnati after last year's fifth consecutive one-and-done playoff exit.
Sports
August 12, 2016
United States forward Seimone Augustus (5) and guard Lindsay Whalen listen to head coach Geno Auriemma during the second half of a women's basketball

U.S. women's basketball team like extended family

The significant number of players from the University of Connecticut on the U.S. Women's basketball team at the Olympics has raised some eyebrows. But the team members and their coach say no one can deny their talent.
Outdoors
August 12, 2016
A 1929 28-foot Garwood Triple-Cockpit Runabout and a 1928 26-foot Dodge Triple-Cockpit Runabout. The boats are part of a collection belonging to John

Wooden boat collections are 'whole different league'

Several collectors in the Gull Lake area are preserving and sharing a special part of boating history.

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