Loons
May 18, 2019
Minnesota United forward Carlos Darwin Quintero

United shuffles lineup, Quintero, Boxall, Molino return as starters

Changes abound in Minnesota United's starting 11 tonight against Columbus at Allianz Field
South Metro
May 18, 2019
Chris Spangler of Bloomington hovered a drone a few feet from him as he waited for the start of the professional races.

Game of drones is Minnesota high school tourney first

Physics and engineering contest is a first for Minnesota high schoolers.
Sports
May 18, 2019
Gary Hartmann, shown in photo from 2010

Reusse: Memories of high school running days rush back in New Prague

Gary Hartmann's desire to organize did not end with New Prague's first cross-country team.
Twins
May 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Martin Perez winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, May

Mariners meet a whole new Martin Perez in 7-1 Twins victory

Helped by singles, Martin Perez became the team's third six-game winner.
Gophers
May 18, 2019
Gophers pitcher Amber Fiser was congratulated by catcher Emma Burns (5) after getting three outs Friday night.

Gophers shut out North Dakota State in NCAA softball regional

Behind Amber Fiser's three-hitter and 12 strikeouts, the Gophers beat the Bison and will face Georgia (41-17), who beat Drake 6-4 in eight innings earlier Friday, at 3 p.m. Saturday.
Sports
May 18, 2019

Running Aces harness racing track to offer best purses in its history

With a total of $5 million up for grabs during a 53-day meet, there won't be enough room in the stable area for everyone who wants to race in Minnesota this summer.
Sports
May 18, 2019
Alwaysmining is Johnny Love's pick to win the Preakness.

Johnny Love picks the Preakness: It won't be an Improbable day

Four horses from the Kentucky Derby will be challenged by nine new horses who didn't run in the first race of the Triple Crown. Here's how our handicapper plans to wager.
Golf
May 18, 2019

Day 2 at Bethpage Black

Here's some of the highlights and lowlights from Friday's second round in the PGA Championship:
Golf
May 18, 2019

PGA Championship: Saturday's third-round tee times

Here's Saturday's third-round tee times:
Outdoors
May 18, 2019
A tricked tom had more interest in the doings at the blind than near the seductive decoy.

Anderson: What's predictable about turkey hunting? Plans will change

The tom was tricked, but it still had the last laugh.
Lynx
May 18, 2019
Minnesota Lynx guard Danielle Robinson broke out in laughter during a photo shoot during Media day at the Target Center, Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Min

Lynx top draft pick Collier goes from All-America to wide-eyed rookie

And as much as her new teammates are learning about her, first-round draft choice Napheesa Collier is learning even more about them — and about life in the WNBA.
Loons
May 18, 2019
Minnesota United star forward Darwin Quintero has been in a reserve's role the past two games — his first two times as a Loon — during a season in

Loons hope Quintero starts scoring in new formation

The star forward has been in a reserve's role the past two games — his first two times as a Loon — during a season in which he hasn't been the scorer (other than on penalty kicks) he was a year ago.

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