Loons
May 18, 2019

Minnesota United-Columbus game preview

Now 4-4-3 with its season nearly a third done, the Loons return from last Saturday's 2-0 loss to Allianz Field, where it is undefeated with a 1-0-3 record.
Loons
May 18, 2019
United midfielder Ethan Finlay figures that once he scores a goal this season, more will come. He had knee surgery early last season.

Composed Finlay ready to get 'off the schneid' for Minnesota United

Loons midfielder Ethan Finlay hasn't scored this season despite chances.
Loons
May 18, 2019
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte, right, sprayed the players with champagne after winning the English FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Manches

FA Cup gets soccer playoffs right

What was once the showpiece day of England's soccer calendar has lost some luster as the Premier League has become a global centerpiece. Yet it's also a fine example of European soccer having the perfect attitude toward playoffs.
Twins
May 18, 2019
Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is on the injured list with the sore wrist that's kept him out of the lineup all week.

Cruz understands Twins' decision to put him on injured list

The Twins put the designated hitter on the 10-day injured list because of a sore left wrist.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
With Drexel graduate transfer Alihan Demir (left), a versatile 6-9, 230-pound forward from Turkey, and Isaiah Ihnen (right), a 6-9 German with guard s

German teen to join Turkish transfer on Gophers basketball team

With Drexel graduate transfer Alihan Demir (left), a versatile 6-9, 230-pound forward from Turkey, and Isaiah Ihnen (right), a 6-9 German with guard skills, the Gophers went international this spring to bolster the roster for next season.
High Schools
May 18, 2019

Friday's metro prep roundup

Woodbury sophomore Josh Hawksford hit a bases-clearing double with two outs in the top of the seventh inning, giving the Royals a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over defending Class 4A champion Stillwater on Friday in a matchup of Suburban East Conference baseball powers.
Gophers
May 18, 2019

NCAA softball regionals: Gophers defeat North Dakota State 3-0

The Gophers softball team defeated North Dakota State 3-0 in an NCAA regional game on Friday night.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Gophers junior Amber Fiser, the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, stood for a portrait on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the University of Minnesota Athletes Vi

U softball ace Fiser finds strengths during father's cancer battle

Junior pitcher Amber Fiser credits teammates' support for her standout season heading into the NCAA tournament, which begins tonight with Minnesota playing North Dakota State.
Twins
May 18, 2019
Infielder Luis Arraez joined the Twins for a get-your-feet-wet road trip to Seattle and Anaheim.

Rookie's mood changes from anger to tears after call-up

Luis Arraez was angry about being part of three losses as a member of the Rochester Red Wings -- until he found out he was being called up to the Twins.
Twins
May 18, 2019

Friday's Twins-Seattle game recap

Twins lefthander Martin Perez earned his sixth victory by keeping MLB's top home run-hitting team in the park.
High Schools
May 17, 2019

Hopkins boys, Rosemount girls win True Team track and field state titles

Versatile sprinter Joe Fahnbulleh led the Royals boys.
Sports
May 17, 2019
Rosemount's Lauren Peterson, far right, led the pack of runners early on her way to winning the girls' 3200-meter run with a time of 10 minutes, 54.82

Hopkins boys, Rosemount girls win True Team track and field state titles

Versatile Joe Fahnbulleh led the Royals boys.

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