Sports
June 7, 2023

Wayzata wins boys tennis team title, turning back feisty Rochester Mayo

A fast start slipped away before Wayzata, dominant all season, regained its footing and claimed the championship.
Lynx
June 7, 2023
New York City was under a haze of smoke Wednesday.

Lynx-Liberty game Wednesday postponed in smoky New York City

The teams were set to play Wednesday night, but the air quality in the Big Apple is so poor because of smoke from Canadian wildfires that the contest will have to be rescheduled.
Twins
June 7, 2023
Royce Lewis of the Twins was in pain after colliding with Cleveland first baseman Gabriel Arias on Sunday at Target Field.

Lewis back in lineup as Twins, Pablo López face Rays

Tampa Bay has baseball's best record after beating the Twins 7-0 on Tuesday night.
Sports
June 7, 2023
Fans in "Randy Land" cheer as Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday,

Live at 5:30 p.m.: Twins face Rays in Tampa Bay, follow on Gameview

After losing the series opener, the Twins send Pablo López to the mound. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and live box scores from around MLB.
Randball
June 7, 2023
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano, left, celebrates celebrates his two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez with Jorge Polanco, ce

Why is the Twins offense in decline? Look to Sanó, Kepler and Polanco

Those three players are five months apart in age and signed within five months of each other in 2009 when they were just 16. They should be in their primes right now.
Twins
June 7, 2023
La Velle E. Neal III: Big changes needed by Twins ... or else

La Velle E. Neal III: Big changes needed by Twins ... or else

Host Michael Rand is joined by columnist Neal, who says the Twins aren't likely to remain the "first-place Twins" without some strong moves. Also, the golf merger, Timberwolves and Vikings thoughts, and a good-news soccer story.
Sports
June 7, 2023
Jockey Jeraine Bridgmohan

Jay Lietzau's Canterbury Park line for Wednesday, June 7

A 10-race card and the quarterhorses return to Canterbury Park.
Vikings
June 7, 2023
Vikings running back Alexander Mattison runs through drills with quarterback Kirk Cousins during practice at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn

Other Vikings running backs step up as Cook's departure looks certain

Dalvin Cook remained away from the team during Tuesday's voluntary practice, as he has been doing all spring, while Vikings management looks for a trade partner.
Twins
June 7, 2023
Carlos Correa had a double and three of the Twins 12 streikouts in Tuesday’s 7-0 loss.

Twins keep striking out at record pace in 7-0 loss to Tampa Bay

The Rays have hit more home runs than any team in the majors this year, and the Twins have struck out more often than anyone. Tuesday's game was true to that form.
Lynx
June 6, 2023
Breanna Stewart joined the Liberty this season as a free agent after starting her career with Seattle.

Lynx face loaded Liberty who spent offseason adding WNBA MVPs

New York added Breanna Stewart, Courtney Vandersloot and Jonquel to build a super team — although the Liberty have lost twice in their first six games.
Twins
June 6, 2023
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton at bat against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Mi

Twins wait until just before game time to put Buxton on injured list

With Trevor Larnach ready to be activated, the Twins are giving Byron Buxton the team's week-long road trip to heal because of the pain he's still feeling after getting hit by a pitch against Cleveland.
Twins
June 6, 2023
Wes Johnson was the Twins’ pitching coach from 2019-2022.

Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson named head coach at Georgia

Wes Johnson was the Twins pitching coach when he left the team in the middle of last season to become pitching coach at LSU, currently the No. 7-ranked team in the nation.

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