Sports
April 18

Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7

Leody Taveras scored the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7 on Thursday.
Sports
April 18
From left, U.S. gymnasts Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols leave after testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Sports
April 18

GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State's front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal for a franchise that has won four NBA championships over the past decade.
Taste
April 18
Baskets of popcorn and chips are available to Legends Landing ticketholders at Target Field.

The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?

We borrowed a colleague from the sports department to put Target Field's new all-inclusive Legends Landing to the test.
High Schools
April 18
Tori Tschida of Lakeville South's girls team and Tanner Bachelor of Shakopee's boys team are players worth keeping an eye on.

Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls

Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Sports
April 18

Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney

The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants.
Sports
April 18

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out.
Sports
April 18

Packers sign former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andre Dillard

Offensive tackle Andre Dillard signed with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, one month after the Tennessee Titans released him.
Twins
April 18
After having Tommy John surgery at age 17, Pablo López of the Twins has avoided elbow issues. He climbed through the minor leagues by gradually impro

As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks

Tommy John surgery is almost 'a rite of passage,' one Twins pitcher said. It can happen to anyone taking the mound, no matter the talent level or the amount of caution.
Sports
April 18

Virginia law allows the state's colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness compensation deals, a measure believed to be the first of its kind.
Sports
April 18

Ryan Pepiot pitches 6 strong innings as Rays beat Angels 2-1

Ryan Pepiot allowed one run and three hits in six strong innings, Amed Rosario hit an RBI triple in Tampa Bay's two-run first and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Thursday to split their four-game series.
Loons
April 18
At 35, Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall is not only the oldest player on the team; he's a natural leader and mentor, especially for rookies li

Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance

Minnesota United has up-and-coming defenders Devin Padelford and Hugo Bacharach learning constantly from a 35-year-old who has been with the Loons since their MLS beginning.

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