Randball
May 7, 2021
Twins fan Ben Perlman with his sign Wednesday.

'Fire Rocco' fan speaks out, says he isn't done 'spreading my message'

Twins fan Ben Perlman had seen enough. So he bought tickets in the Champions Club, brought a sign and got more exposure than he expected.
Twins
May 7, 2021
Minnesota Twins fans during a game against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Brian Peterson/Minne

Twins to allow more fans soon, but haven't decided how many

There are a number of issues for the team to work out before expanding from the current limit of about 10,000 fans per game.
Sports
May 7, 2021
Podcast: 'Fire Rocco' fan speaks; Scoggins on 'total system failure' 5 years later

Podcast: 'Fire Rocco' fan speaks; Scoggins on 'total system failure' 5 years later

If you're a frustrated Twins fan, the new Daily Delivery is for you. The fan who brought the 'Fire Rocco' sign to Tuesday's game visits and columnist Chip Scoggins on the history of 'total system failure.'
Twins
May 7, 2021
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome (48) reacts after throwing a ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tu

Ten innings the hard way: A guide to the Twins' extra-inning ineptitude

Here's a breakdown in all areas of the game that has led to the Twins' string of failures and 0-7 record when play lasts longer than nine innings.
Gophers
May 7, 2021
E.J. Stephens

Lafayette guard transferring to Gophers basketball for final season

Elijan (E.J.) Stephens was seventh in the Patriot League in scoring as a senior and second in free throw percentage.
Twins
May 7, 2021
The Twins on Thursday couldn't find their bats when they needed them most. Willians Astudillo reacts after striking out in the 10th inning.

Twins lose another lead, another extra-inning game and (maybe) Buxton

Texas tied the game on a home run in the seventh inning and won 4-3 in the 10th as the Twins continued their run of extra-inning defeats.
High Schools
May 7, 2021

Proposed Minnesota state tournament for girls' wrestling set for key vote

The plan, which comes as more girls take up wrestling, would let them compete against other girls in the postseason while wrestling with boys' teams throughout the year.
High Schools
May 7, 2021

Thursday's prep sports results

Here's a look at scores from around the metro.
Outdoors
May 7, 2021
Team captain Scott Miller of Minneapolis and his three crew mates will glide in a customized 23-foot Wenonah canoe. The team, from left: Adam Macht, J

Paddling down the Mississippi, looking to set a record

A Minneapolis man is leading a crew in an attempt to speed down the Mississippi River in a canoe. They're in the wake of another foursome with Minnesota connections deep into its own attempt.
Wolves
May 7, 2021
Anthony Edwards

Respect? Wolves rookie Edwards just wants to 'win and have fun'

After filling up the stat sheet on Wednesday against Memphis, 19-year-old Anthony Edwards has reached rare company but doesn't care what anybody thinks about it.
Sports
May 6, 2021

Shades of parent Twins, St. Paul Saints lose in extra innings

Randy Dobnak, sent down by the Twins on Monday, pitched four scoreless innings but Omaha's Kevin Merrell hit a run-scoring single off Danny Coulombe in the bottom of the 11th to beat the Saints 4-3.
Outdoors
May 6, 2021
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Sturgeon make spring another weighty affair in all the right ways

Biggest spring turnout is for sturgeon and 'the action's been hot.'

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