Polls
September 29, 2016
Fans watch from a grandstand above the driving range during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Hazeltine N

Poll: How closely will you be watching the Ryder Cup?

Tell us if you're an avid fan, can't wait for the carnival to leave town or somewhere in between.
Golf
September 29, 2016
Members of the 2016 United States Ryder Cup team pose for a group photo before a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2

Reusse: U.S. Ryder Cup team 'best ever?' Yes, but ...

The talent the United States is bringing to this 12-player, 28-match competition is astounding. There's only one way the Yanks are going to lose this time to Europe -- and that's if they choke.
Golf
September 29, 2016
Minnesota native Tom Lehman has played on three Ryder Cup teams and been a captain or assistant captain on three others.

Hartman: Lehman says Ryder Cup is golf's biggest, best event

Despite the U.S. losing streak, the three-time Ryder Cup player is expecting better results.
Gophers
September 29, 2016

Gophers runner Matt Welch honored by Big Ten

Gophers junior Matt Welch was named the Big Ten men's cross-country athlete of the week after a second-place finish at the Roy Griak Invitational in the Division I Gold race.
Wild
September 29, 2016
Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper

Kuemper making a fresh start in an old place: with the Wild

Backup goalie Darcy Kuemper was trade bait in the offseason but is happy to remain with the Wild.
Wild
September 29, 2016
Charlie Coyle, left, took a spot on the right side of Zach Parise's line Wednesday at practice, and it's at right wing where new Wild coach Bruce Boud

Coyle will start season at right wing, not center, for Wild

Charlie Coyle took a spot on the right side of Zach Parise's line Wednesday at practice, and it's at right wing where Bruce Boudreau says he envisions Coyle playing.
Twins
September 29, 2016
The Twins' Brian Dozier has joined some rare company with more than 40 home runs and a 90 percent success rate on the bases (minimum 10 stolen bases)

Dozier is a pretty good thief, too

While Brian Dozier continues his pursuit of Rogers Hornsby's home-run record for second basemen, he's pulled alongside a few other legendary names with his remarkable season in stolen base success as well.
Twins
September 29, 2016

Wednesday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

The Twins were a strike away from keeping the score tied when the Royals' Kendrys Morales slugged a long fly ball that landed three feet fair for a tie-breaking double.
High Schools
September 29, 2016

Wednesday's prep results

Here's Wednesday's high school sports results:
Gophers
September 29, 2016
Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) goes in for a touchdown against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, P

Stopping Penn State's Barkley is tall order for Richardson, Gophers

Key for the Gophers in keeping the sophomore running back contained will be the play of undersized tackle Steven Richardson.
Sports
September 29, 2016
Tim Tebow talks during a press conference after his first instructional league baseball game for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals ins

Thursday's Page 2 tipsheet

Sports
September 29, 2016

Randball: Three keys to the Wolves' season

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