High Schools
September 25, 2020

Loneliness of socially distanced running makes cross-country athletes own best fans

The COVID-19 pandemic has split team training into pods. Even at the starting line, runners take off in waves governed in size by health department guidelines.
Twins
September 25, 2020
The Twins have been in touch with Nelson Cruz about his returning for another season but have not set their payroll.

Cruz back in lineup against Reds; Homer Bailey released

The Twins can clinch a home playoff berth as they face Cincinnati tonight at Target Field and get Nelson Cruz back in the lineup.
Sports
September 25, 2020
Patriots owner Robert Kraft cleared of sex charges

Patriots owner Robert Kraft cleared of sex charges

Florida prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Thursday after courts blocked their use of video that allegedly shows him paying for massage parlor sex.
Twins
September 25, 2020
Max Kepler celebrated his game-winning hit Tuesday night.

Big ifs-and-buts update: Twins now in total control of AL Central fate

Even though the Twins didn't play, Thursday's games had a significant impact on what could happen when the playoffs begin next week. Here's the latest.
High Schools
September 25, 2020
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Watch: Minnesota's return of fall prep sports on StribSports Live

Join us for s special StribSports Live as Michael Rand hosts a discussion about Monday's decision to start up high school football and volleyball in Minnesota.
High Schools
September 25, 2020
Minneapolis prep soccer teams blend sides to avoid blowouts

Minneapolis prep soccer teams blend sides to avoid blowouts

The trend started in Minneapolis recently when Henry and Southwest decided to play a blended scrimmage instead of a game in which a lopsided outcome would have been certain.
Vikings
September 25, 2020
Minnesota Vikings Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak took to the field for practice at TCO Performance Center, Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Eagan, M

Kubiak takes blame for Cousins' poor play: 'The kid had no place to go'

Count Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak among those accepting a chunk of the blame for Kirk Cousins' awful play during the Vikings' 0-2 start this season.
Vikings
September 25, 2020
Mailbag: When will the Vikings win a game? What were Wilf's expectations?

Mailbag: When will the Vikings win a game? What were Wilf's expectations?

An 0-2 start while allowing the second-most points in the NFL is as bad as it gets. The opening gamesw have left Vikings fans with a lot of questions.
Outdoors
September 25, 2020
Play this fall: Ideas for where to hike, roll, run, camp, and more

Play this fall: Ideas for where to hike, roll, run, camp, and more

Minnesotans barreled into the outdoors in spring and summer during the throes of COVID-19. Don't expect that to slow in autumn, with its inviting weather and scene.
Gophers
September 25, 2020
Lynn Olson

Women's hockey pioneer Lynn Olson honored with national award

The NHL praised Lynn Olson for the "relentless pursuit" of her goals.
Gophers
September 25, 2020
Former Minnesota Duluth defenseman Nick Wolff.

Ex-Minnesota Duluth captain giving hockey in Hungary a try

As he waits for word of when Boston Bruins training camp will start, Nick Wolff will play for a couple of months and hone his skills with the DVTK Polar Bears, a Slovakian league team based in Miskocl, Hungary.
Twins
September 25, 2020
Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda wiped his brow during a conference at the pitcher's mound on Wednesday.

Playoff-bound Twins comfortable in quarantine but 'so bored'

No face-to-face contact is allowed with people outside the quarantine, so it's up to the roughly 130 members of the Twins' traveling party to occupy themselves. It's not always easy.

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