Twins
May 9, 2017

Dozier out of Twins lineup tonight at White Sox

The Twins kick off a six-game road trip tonight when they play the White Sox in Chicago. Hector Santiago is on the mound for the Twins, who won't have Miguel Sano or Brian Dozier in the starting lineup.
Vikings
May 9, 2017
Minnesota Vikings running back C.J. Ham (30) runs through Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Floyd Raven (41), outside linebacker Darien Harris, right,

Vikings move C.J. Ham to fullback

Ham, who played at Augustana in Sioux Falls, S.D., spent most of the 2016 season on the Vikings' practice squad after earning an offseason roster spot last spring when he tried out at the their rookie minicamp.
Vikings
May 9, 2017
'Giant Babs' makes leap from Vikings tryout to professional wrestling

'Giant Babs' makes leap from Vikings tryout to professional wrestling

6-foot-10, 350-pound Babatunde Aiyegbusi of Poland was signed by the Vikings after a 2015 summer workout in the United States and spent the preseason on the roster as an offensive lineman.
Sports
May 9, 2017
Goalkeeper Shuttleworth looks 'like a raccoon' after taking boot to face

Goalkeeper Shuttleworth looks 'like a raccoon' after taking boot to face

Two days removed from the boot-to-face collision in the 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City, Bobby Shuttleworth is less bloody but more blue with his two black eyes.
Vikings
May 9, 2017
Vikings rookie wide receiver Rodney Adams

Vikings draft choice forges ahead with heavy heart

On a Sunday morning a few years back, Rodney Adams walked out of his dormitory room to find his position coach sitting there waiting for him with tragic news.
Lynx
May 9, 2017
Maya Moore

Lynx cut three players; Moore, Pierson should be ready for Sunday's opener

Maya Moore, held out of Monday's game, is OK; Plenette Pierson is expected back at Thursday practice. Three players are battling for the final two roster spots.
Politics
May 9, 2017
** FILE ** Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal sits on the bench during a time out as the Heat played the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter in Indianapoli

Shaquille O'Neal says he's running for sheriff in Georgia

With four NBA championships and a cult turn at portraying a genie on the silver screen under his belt, Shaquille O'Neal may be aiming his sights at elected office.
Sports
May 9, 2017
Broncos fans lose tickets for selling them; would a Minnesota team do the same?

Broncos fans lose tickets for selling them; would a Minnesota team do the same?

It might seem like a somewhat bold move, but the idea of revoking season tickets underscores the push-pull teams can feel in the battle against secondary market sellers.
Twins
May 9, 2017
Twin Cities resident is 2nd woman in 10 years hired to umpire pro baseball

Twin Cities resident is 2nd woman in 10 years hired to umpire pro baseball

Hamline graduate Emma Charlesworth-Seiler earned the opportunity after standing out at the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy in Vero Beach, Fla., in January.
Twins
May 9, 2017
Twins have had decent starts in 4 of last 5 seasons; how will they finish?

Twins have had decent starts in 4 of last 5 seasons; how will they finish?

In case you've forgotten in the midst of the general misery from 2011 until now,, the Twins have actually gotten off to decent starts more often than not during that time.
Twins
May 9, 2017

By the numbers: Lack of relief from theTwins bullpen

Here's a game-by-game look at how the Twins bullpen struggled during the team's six-game homestand, in which relievers gave up 23 runs in 23 2/3 innings.
Twins
May 9, 2017
The Twins' bullpen, one of the reasons for surprise and optimism though the first four weeks of the season, melted down during last week's six-game ho

Chaos returns: Twins find little relief from bullpen

The bullpen, one of the reasons for surprise and optimism though the first four weeks of the season, melted down during last week's six-game homestand.

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