Twins
June 12, 2019
Twins teammates Corey Koskie (47) and David Ortiz in 2002.

Reusse: As young Twins, Koskie was Ortiz's mischievous brother

David Ortiz was the 'Big O' in Minnesota, and he offered perfect reactions as a prank target: profane, steamed and non-violent.
Wild
June 12, 2019
The Minnesota Whitecaps Amanda Boulier (8) shoots from her knees during the second period of the Whitecaps 5-1 win over the Metropolitan Riveters in t

Defender Boulier re-signs with Whitecaps despite player boycott

She becomes the fifth player to join the defending NWHL champions for the 2019-20 season. Meanwhile, more than 200 of the top players in North America are boycotting the NWHL for financial reasons.
Gophers
June 12, 2019
Death of Gabe Grunewald sparks outpouring of tributes, emotions

Death of Gabe Grunewald sparks outpouring of tributes, emotions

Virtually everyone who crossed paths with Gabriele Grunewald was touched her grace, optimism and perseverance in the face of a cancer diagnosis that took her life at age 32.
Twins
June 12, 2019
Twins sign top pick Cavaco, who has eyes on a quick trek to majors

Twins sign top pick Cavaco, who has eyes on a quick trek to majors

Keoni Cavaco, who turned 18 on June 2, is a 6-1, 180-pound infielder and will report to the Gulf Coast League Twins in Fort Myers. He signed for 3.5% under his slot dollar figure assigned by Major League Baseball.
Loons
June 12, 2019

Americans set, tie several records in 13-0 rout of Thailand in Women's World Cup

A look at all Tuesday's game had to offer.
Twins
June 12, 2019
David Ortiz, in 2016.

Souhan: Love for 'special guy' Big Papi transcends borders

Former Twins player David Ortiz went on to enormous success with the Red Sox. Sunday night in Santo Domingo he was shot in the back and remembering happier times is not difficult for current players.
Vikings
June 12, 2019
'I'm here': Vikings tight end Rudolph pleased to stay in purple

'I'm here': Vikings tight end Rudolph pleased to stay in purple

With no fully guaranteed money in the deal beyond this season, however, there remains the possibility the Vikings could still decide to move on from Kyle Rudolph after 2019.
Twins
June 12, 2019
Jonathan Schoop, left, greets Eddie Rosario after they scored on Schoop's home run against the Mariners during the fourth inning

May saves the day after Twins rally for three in 8th to beat Seattle

Marwin Gonzalez struck out three times before finally making game-winning contacts and Trevor May picked up his first save of the season.
Lynx
June 12, 2019
Jessica Shepard (10) and Napheesa Collier during Saturday's game vs. Los Angeles,.

Lynx problems: Shepard's injury puts more burden on rookie Collier

Top draft choice Napheesa Collier, off to a strong start to her WNBA career at small forward, is moving to power forward. That will require a batch of adjustments to her game.
Loons
June 12, 2019
Loons defender Ike Opara, an ex- Sporting Kansas City player, credits its Open Cup success to taking those matches seriously.

Loons seek payback vs. nemesis Sporting KC in U.S. Open Cup

In nine MLS and Open Cup games against Sporting Kansas City since 2014, Minnesota United has won just once.
Sports
June 11, 2019
Isabella McCauley of Simley shot a 67 during the first round of the Class 3A girls' golf state tournament in Coon Rapids. (Photo: Renee Jones Schneide

Simley freshman, Roseville eighth-grader 1-2 in Class 3A girls' golf after Day 1

Eighth-grader Vunissa Vu from Roseville is three shots back into final day.
Golf
June 11, 2019
Hollis Cavner

Cavner works U.S. Open field for more commitments to 3M Open

3M Open executive director Hollis Cavner arrived at Pebble Beach on Saturday and will leave Wednesday night. In between, he'll lean on players to come to Blaine next month. Tony Finau committed on Tuesday.

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