Twins
August 18, 2019
Brusdar Graterol, a 20-year-old Twins pitching prospect from Venezuela, had Tommy John surgery in 2016, but now is back throwing 100-mph fastballs.

Twins pay a visit to Brusdar Graterol, promote him to Class AAA Rochester

Thad Levine said they are not going to push the 20-year-old with a 100 mph fastball, but he was still moved up a level Saturday.
Sports
August 18, 2019
Jaxon Knutson, second from right, celebrated Friday with Carson Timm, left, and Jack Brandi, center, after making a diving catch to end the fifth inni

Live: Follow Coon Rapids-Andover Little Leaguers against South Riding, Va.

After winning its opening game, the Coon Rapids-Andover Little Leaguers take on South Riding Va., in a second-round game. Here's how to get game updates and where to read more about the local team.
Twins
August 18, 2019
San Francisco star Willie Mays was out at home under the tag of Milwaukee catcher Del Crandall at County Stadium on June 4, 1959. Mays was trying to s

Reusse: Mother-in-law's love for baseball was brewed up in Milwaukee

Lucille McElroy was never one to leave a game early after she missed out on a Braves comeback at County Stadium.
Sports
August 18, 2019
Coon Rapids, Minnesota's Tyler Phillips (18) scores ahead of the tag by Bowling Green, Kentucky's Grayson Newman during the second inning of a basebal

Little League preview: Coon Rapids-Andover vs. South Riding (Va.)

Sports
August 18, 2019

The North Score: Our sports analytics beat

The North Score features analytics-infused stories by Star Tribune reporters about the players and teams we cover. Our goals are to explain trends, answer burning questions and look through an analytics lens to find new stories within Minnesota teams.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave follows through on a single off Texas Rangers' Shawn Kelley during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas,

North Score: Why don't we try writing down the 'unwritten rules'?

Are these unspoken agreements useful or would we be better off in general without them?
Vikings
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Vikings punter/kicker Kaare Vedvik (7). ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Eagan, MN – August 15, 2019, TC

Souhan: Vikings run themselves in circles trying to find dependable kicker

They have used up another fifth-round draft pick to land a guy who might or might not be the solution.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, home of the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders, is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Phot

Twins Insider: Request to open 2020 season in warmer weather is granted

First seven games vs. Athletics and Mariners aim to counter early-season weather.
Vikings
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins attempted a pass in the first quarter.

Vikings offensive line shows progress, but it's too early to tell

Kirk Cousins says improvement can't be judged yet at this point of the preseason.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco (11) and Luis Arraez (2) celebrate after Polanco scored during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against th

Twins top Texas despite Jose Berrios' difficulties

The All-Star righthander again couldn't get out of the fifth inning despite being handed a six-run lead before he took the mound.
Loons
August 18, 2019
Minnesota United midfielder Jan Gregus (8), left, celebrated with forward Abu Danladi (99) after Danladi's goal against Orlando City during stoppage t

Stoppage-time goal enables Minnesota United to salvage 1-1 draw with Orlando

The Loons were moments away from a defeat until Abu Danaldi's opportunistic strike.
Vikings
August 18, 2019
Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Panthers last month.

Vikings-Seattle game preview

The Seahawks are a familiar preseason foe.

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