Vikings
August 22, 2017
Minnesota Vikings center Joe Berger (61) runs during an NFL football training camp Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-K

Still unsettled at center and guard, Vikings have intriguing options

Three weeks before the regular season opener, the Vikings are testing a couple of offensive line combinations featuring guards other than Alex Boone and Joe Berger.
Vikings
August 22, 2017
Mike Zimmer hoping to steer clear of repeat 'Titanic' crash from Vikings offensive line

Mike Zimmer hoping to steer clear of repeat 'Titanic' crash from Vikings offensive line

Mike Zimmer said at this point he feels comfortable with his personnel. But he felt that way about his offensive line at this time last year, too.
Twins
August 22, 2017
Byron Buxton

Buxton on batting third: 'I'm pumped about it'

One impact of Miguel Sano's absence is a lineup shuffle that Byron Buxton has been thinking about since April.
Twins
August 22, 2017
A pregame batting practice session convinced Twins manager Paul Molitor that Miguel Sano, the team's home run leader, is ready to return.

Nature of injury to Miguel Sano's shin calls for caution

The Twins are hopeful to get Miguel Sano back from his disabled list stint early next week.
Twins
August 22, 2017
Gee's pitching, four homers carry Twins to split after Game 1 rally falls short

Gee's pitching, four homers carry Twins to split after Game 1 rally falls short

Dillon Gee allowed only two baserunners in six innings while the Twins offense jumped to an early Game 2 lead after its rally in the opener fell one run short.
Vikings
August 22, 2017
Vikings quarterback Taylor Heinicke (6) picked up a first down with a 12 yard gain in the fourth quarter.

Vikings not taking any chances on a quarterback shortfall

It seems a virtual certainty the Vikings will keep at least one other QB on the practice squad for developmental purposes.
Sports
August 22, 2017
Seattle Sounders defender Joevin Jones is pressured by Minnesota United midfielders Ibson, right, and Jerome Thiesson, left, during an MLS soccer matc

United looks to build on positives in last-minute loss

In a lot of ways, how the Loons ended Sunday's match at the Seattle Sounders was truly indicative of Minnesota's inaugural season as a whole.
Lynx
August 22, 2017
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles looks to shoot against Indiana Fever's Jennifer Hamson in a game last month. Fowles scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds

As WNBA race tightens, Reeve has confidence in struggling Lynx

Coach Reeve was happier with the effort in Sunday's loss at New York than she was with the previous defeats in a 2-4 stretch that dates to Aug. 6.
Twins
August 22, 2017

Twins twinbills this season

Barring any more rainouts (fingers crossed), Monday's doubleheader was the Twins' sixth and final one of the season.
Twins
August 22, 2017
Minnesota Twins starter Tim Melville delivers a pitch during the first inning of game one of a baseball double header against the Chicago White Sox Mo

Twins' rotating door in their rotation

Tim Melville and Dillon Gee became the 15th and 16th pitchers to start a game for the Twins this season.
Sports
August 22, 2017

Minnesota Scene: Dustin Crenshaw retturs, pitches Saints to victory

Gophers
August 22, 2017
Scoggins: These aren't your father's football practices — and that's good

Scoggins: These aren't your father's football practices — and that's good

Times have changed out there on the high school, college and pro practice fields, where days are shorter and hitting less frequent, to the benefit of healthier, smarter players.

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