Wolves
July 11, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves President Gersson Rosas

Hartman: Taylor stands behind Rosas as Wolves reshape roster

The Timberwolves decision to let Tyus Jones go to the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $28 million deal had to be difficult for owner Glen Taylor.
Loons
July 11, 2019
Santiago Moar (11) of New Mexico United shot the ball past Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) for a goal in the first half.

A Cup of its own? United marches into Open Cup semis with 6-1 win

The Loons gave up a goal early and then buried New Mexico with a six-goal outburst that featured three scores before halftime by forward Angelo Rodriguez.
Sports
July 11, 2019
Members of the U.S. women's soccer team celebrate during a ticker tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in New York. The U.

U.S. soccer team comes home to huge crowds, parade

U.S. Soccer Federation President Carlos Cordeiro says female athletes "deserve fair and equal pay."
Gophers
July 11, 2019
Minnesota strong: U works to benefit from very deep 2020 prep class

Minnesota strong: U works to benefit from very deep 2020 prep class

July is a critical month for the Gophers men's basketball team, as coach Richard Pitino and his staff tracks an extremely deep group of players from Minnesota.
Lynx
July 11, 2019
Odyssey Sims

Streaking Lynx beat Chicago on Sims' shot in final seconds

Odyssey Sims' turnaround jumper with 6.4 seconds left enabled the Lynx to edge the Chicago Sky 73-72 for their fifth victory in six games.
Outdoors
July 11, 2019
Keegan Lund, an aquatic invasive species specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, held up the shell of a native mussel covered i

Scientists map zebra mussel genome; now to cripple them

University of Minnesota breakthrough could produce new ways to battle the destructive mussel.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Keita Bates-Diop celebrated with Timberwolves teammates after a game in March at Target Center.

Wolves rally past Miami, stay undefeated in NBA summer league

The win advances Minnesota, which trailed by as many as 20 points, to the eight-team, single-elimination Summer League Tournament.
Sports
July 11, 2019
Ben Carlson drives to the basketball last season.

Twenty names to know in Minnesota's prep class of 2020

Here are 20 Minnesota names to know for the upcoming boys' basketball season.
Wolves
July 11, 2019
Tyus Jones

Tyus Jones: 'Minnesota will always be home'

Apple Valley's Tyus Jones, who is moving on with his career by joining the Memphis Grizzlies, released a statement Wednesday night thanking his fans.
Twins
July 11, 2019
Nelson Cruz (23) celebrated with his teammates in the dugout during a game against the Rays last month.

Souhan: Cruz's contributions to Twins go well beyond his statistics

The Twins should return to the playoffs this season. If they do, Nelson Cruz and the people who signed him should receive a large percentage of the credit.
Twins
July 11, 2019
Secrets of Twins' surge? Fresh approach to pitching, power

Secrets of Twins' surge? Fresh approach to pitching, power

The Twins start the second half of their season with a 5 1/2-game lead in the American League Central. One reason for the success? New approaches to old issues. Our baseball writers go deep looking at some of the changes.
Twins
July 10, 2019
Twins outfielder Max Kepler (cutout) ORG XMIT: MIN1905180016370296

Twins on historic pace to hit record number of homers in a season

Only six teams in MLB history have hit more than 250 homers in a season. This year, four could pass the record.

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