Sports
April 19

His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit

Before Eric Cantona, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Mark Robins.
Sports
April 19

French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection

French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health, with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullying.
Outdoors
April 19
The Hilback family settled in at its Jay Cooke State Park site in Carlton, Minn., in 2020.

State parks reservation system going through another round of changes

Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
Sports
April 19

NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs

J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team.
High Schools
April 19
John Rosholt coached girls basketball at Watertown Mayer for 26 seasons.

West metro girls basketball coach steps down after 26 years

John Rosholt coached Watertown-Mayer to 20 victories in a season 11 times, and his teams played at state twice.
Outdoors
April 19
Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers,

Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab

The Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild that begins next month. Another popular section will close in September.
Sports
April 19

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists

Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.
Sports
April 19

Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team

When Ben Binyamin was left for dead, his right leg blown off during the Hamas attack on the Tribe of Nova music festival, the Israeli professional soccer player thought he would never again play the game he loved.
Vikings
April 19
Georgia's Brock Bowers is the undisputed No. 1 in deep class of NFL tight end prospects.

Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one

Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Randball
April 19
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark  talks during a press conference on Wednesday.

Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference

Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Gophers
April 19
Taylor Woodson (21) defends against Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in March.

Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U

The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
Sports
April 19

Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals

Power struggles, intriguing matchups and fond farewells.

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