Vikings
August 17, 2017
Marcus Sherels (35) has outrun training camp challenges in the past. Can he do it again?

Marcus Sherels and the science of surviving and succeeding as an NFL special teamer

Marcus Sherels' strength as a punt returner is visible. He's quick, faster than advertised and exerts no wasted movements. Some of his other skills defy logic, though.
Wild
August 17, 2017
Nick Bjugstad of the Florida Panthers and Zane McIntyre (second from right) sign autographs for children after their Da Beauty League game, on Monday

Da Beauty League: A chance to watch pro hockey stars up close

In the waning minutes of every game in Da Beauty League, dozens of kids in hockey garb press against each railing at the Zamboni entrance inside Edina's Braemar Arena.
Lynx
August 17, 2017
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles (34) comes up with the defensive board next to Seattle Storm's Carolyn Swords (8) and Breanna Stewart (30)

Lynx left to 'search for answers' after last-minute loss; Brunson hurt

Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles each had double-doubles at Seattle but the Lynx still lost their second consecutive game.
Twins
August 17, 2017
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano made a fielding play against the Indians on Tuesday that reminded longtime baseball observers of former Orioles stando

Fielding gem shows Miguel Sano's improvement at third for Twins

Miguel Sano on Tuesday made a play like a top defender of the hot corner when he went well to his right to grab an Austin Jackson grounder, and threw a one-hopper to Joe Mauer at first.
Golf
August 17, 2017

Kenzie Neisen wins second Women's State Open

Neisen had a 7-under 137 total, including a course record 63 in her opening round. This is her second State Open title in three years.
Gophers
August 17, 2017
Gophers forward Jordan Murphy (3), Gophers guard Nate Mason (2), and Gophers forward Eric Curry (24) headed towards to celebrate with their teammates

Gophers men's basketball schedule starts a month early. But why?

The Gophers and rest of the Big Ten will start conference play in early December, ending the idea of two separate seasons on the men's basketball schedule.
Vikings
August 17, 2017
Vikings tackle Riley Reiff, because of back issues, has mostly only watched teammates at practices or not been there at all.

Several Vikings starters still sidelined

It was another day of walking wounded at Vikings camp Wednesday, not good news for a team two days away from preseason game No. 2.
Sports
August 16, 2017

Here's when, where to catch Da Beauty League playoff action

Motorsports
August 16, 2017
In this photo provided by the NHRA, Robert Hight drives in Funny Car qualifying Friday, July 28, 2017, for the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag races

Drag racer Hight hopes to break 340 mph barrier in Brainerd

Robert Hight and some of the other top drag racers in the world are preparing for the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd starting Thursday and running through Sunday.
Sports
August 16, 2017

Wolves executive Ethan Casson says other two Wolves jerseys 'more playful'

Sports
August 16, 2017

Sano, Brooks Robinson in same breath?

Sports
August 16, 2017

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