Wild
August 21, 2017
Bryan Murray’s funeral is Tuesday; on Thursday, a celebration of life will be held at the Ottawa Senators’ arena.

Wild's Fletcher, Flahr owe much to late NHL executive Bryan Murray

Murray's hiring of Chuck Fletcher and Brent Flahr began a long working relationship and close-knit friendship that others in hockey were fortunate enough to share.
Twins
August 21, 2017
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (center).

Timing of Miguel Sano's injury not terrible for the Twins

Eddie Rosario, Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco are among the those hitting well enough to compensate for Miguel Sano's stint on the disabled list,.
Sports
August 21, 2017
Seattle Sounders forward Clint Dempsey signals for a handball in the box by Minnesota United defender Jermaine Taylor,on ground, during stoppage time

'It's a cruel game.' Seattle beats Loons on stoppage-time penalty kick

When Loons coach Adrian Heath saw the assistant referee call for three minutes of stoppage time, he thought his team had just enough in the tank to get a draw.
Vikings
August 21, 2017
After Russell Wilson's big plays, Vikings have "got to do better in coverage"

After Russell Wilson's big plays, Vikings have "got to do better in coverage"

Mike Zimmer said the Vikings' defensive performance against Russell Wilson and the Seahawks left them with some things to work on for the final two preseason games.
Vikings
August 21, 2017
Minnesota Vikings lineman Pat Elflein (65) left and Nick Easton (62).

Vikings are close to full strength for Sunday practice

The Vikings returned to practice Sunday and were closer to full strength than they have been all summer.
Gophers
August 21, 2017
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck

The 'Fleck effect' on Gophers ticket sales? So far, it's not much

Fans are taking a wait-and-see approach with new coach P.J. Fleck. Fewer than 40,000 tickets have been distributed for the Aug. 31 opener against Buffalo in 50,805-seat TCF Bank Stadium.
Twins
August 21, 2017
Miguel Sano headed to disabled list because of stress reaction in left tibia

Miguel Sano headed to disabled list because of stress reaction in left tibia

The All-Star third baseman is not sure how long it will take him to recover from the injury.
Sports
August 21, 2017
Jockey Andrew Ramgett crossed the finish line first on Mr. Jagermeisterin the 8th race, during Canterbury Festival of Champions at Canterbury Park Sun

Firstmate wins debut, Mr. Jagermeister wins by 15 1/2 lengths at Canterbury

Canterbury Park's Festival of Champions is the biggest day of the racing season for Minnesota-bred horses, and a pair of two-year-olds were impressive in different ways.
Twins
August 21, 2017
Twins finish off Arizona sweep with nine-run first inning, Rosario grand slam

Twins finish off Arizona sweep with nine-run first inning, Rosario grand slam

The nine-run first was the third time in club history the Twins have scored that many in the first inning and sparked their 11th victory in the last 14 games.
Twins
August 21, 2017
Souhan: Pounds sneak up on injured Sano as Twins get back in race

Souhan: Pounds sneak up on injured Sano as Twins get back in race

Miguel Sano, playing heavier than his listed weight of 260 pounds, needs to show some dietary discipline.
Sports
August 21, 2017

Sunday's Canterbury Park results

Results and payouts from Sunday's races at Canterbury Park.
Twins
August 21, 2017
Minnesota Twins pitcher Bartolo Colon throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, in Minneap

Pitchers who have beaten all 30 major league teams

Bartolo Colon became the 18th pitcher to beat all 30 MLB teams.

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