Sports
August 23, 2016
Budget cuts could wipe out Alaska's college hockey programs

Budget cuts could wipe out Alaska's college hockey programs

Alaska's university system recently released a report with plans that could cut the state's two Division 1 hockey programs to accommodate for a struggling economy.
Gophers
August 23, 2016

Race Thompson, son of Darrell, emerging as a basketball star

Armstrong junior Race Thompson is being heavily recruited by his dad's alma mater, Minnesota, and several Division I basketball programs after a breakout summer
August 23, 2016
Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill back to throwing at Vikings practice

Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill back to throwing at Vikings practice

After a few days of intrigue, the Vikings had quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Shaun Hill back practicing and throwing during team drills on Tuesday at Winter Park.
August 23, 2016
Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow to work out for Twins, other MLB teams next week

The Twins have two scouts in the area where former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will work out next week and one or both are expected to attend.
August 23, 2016
Bud Grant: 'As one man can love another, I love you, Sid Hartman'

Bud Grant: 'As one man can love another, I love you, Sid Hartman'

The Vikings honored 96-year-old Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman on Tuesday, dedicating the media entrance at U.S. Bank Stadium to him.
Wild
August 23, 2016
Prince performs in his debut movie "Purple Rain," the 1984 rock opera about a young man's search for artistic accomplishment and love.

Wild changing goal song to 'Let's Go Crazy' to honor Prince

The decision was made in response to feedback the team received from a survey it sent to season ticket holders this summer.
August 23, 2016
Bridgewater or Carr? Why deflate one's value to inflate the other's

Bridgewater or Carr? Why deflate one's value to inflate the other's

Vikings
August 23, 2016
Former Cretin-Derham Hall star Chris Weinke starring in HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

Former Cretin-Derham Hall star Chris Weinke starring in HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

Weinke, who is in his second year as the quarterbacks coach with the Los Angeles Rams, has the responsibility of grooming No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff into the starting quarterback.
Sports
August 23, 2016

Twenty-one days of the 2016 Rio Olympics

Twenty-one days of highlights of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics from Star Tribune photographer Brian Peterson.
August 23, 2016
Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater threw in pregame warmups, but did not play Thursday night.

Four things we're watching for from the Vikings this week

Eyes are on the Vikings offense as quarterback Teddy Bridgewater continues to rest a reported sore shoulder and offensive line combinations keep changing.
Sports
August 23, 2016
Summer Olympic Games Closing Ceremony - Red fireworks after the transfer to Japan and the Japan flag was raised. Maracana Stadium, Rio Brazil. Gymnast

Souhan: Rio Olympics far more captivating than frightening

You've heard about all of the problems that threatened or hampered the Games. Here are the things that went right:
Gophers
August 23, 2016
Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson

University, J Robinson reach impasse over negotiations

The sources said the university's internal investigation into Robinson's handling of the alleged use and sale of the prescription sedative Xanax by Gophers wrestlers is complete, with a report on the matter expected soon.

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