Twins
April 26
Mike Trout, left, high-fives Angels special assistant Torii Hunter after Hunter threw the ceremonial first pitch against the Boston Red Sox on April 6

Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing

After some time away from baseball, Torii Hunter's back with a desire to help pass wisdom along to younger players.
Sports
April 26
Carolyn Alt, left, planned a party at 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery in Dellwood, Minn., for her son Joe Alt, center, to watch the NFL draft. Joe's girlf

Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.

Joe Alt, an All-America left tackle from Notre Dame and Totino-Grace High School, gathered with 100 friends and family members to watch the first round of the NFL draft. Not long after it started, he got an unexpected phone call.
Sports
April 26

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.
Sports
April 26

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0

Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday.
Sports
April 26

Meneses hits 2-run single in 8th to lift Nationals to 3-1 win over Marlins

Joey Meneses hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night.
Sports
April 26

Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead

Tyrese Haliburton struggled to find his shooting touch Friday night.
Vikings
April 26
The Vikings traded up to the No. 10 pick to draft Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who spoke at an introductory news conference in Eagan on Friday.

New QB McCarthy says Vikings 'just a perfect fit'

J.J. McCarthy's youth and relatively low usage at Michigan mean he comes to the Vikings with things to learn from a coach who's said rookie QBs benefit from time to develop.
Sports
April 26
Caleb Truax wrapped his hands before he began his workout at Lyke's Anoka-Coon Rapids Boxing Gym in Coon Rapids Monday afternoon.

Former champion boxer Truax announces his retirement

Caleb Truax went 31-6-2 in his career, earning an IBF super middleweight title in December 2017.
Nation
April 26

1 climber dead, another seriously hurt after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak

A climber is dead and another seriously injured after falling about 1,000 feet (305 meters) while on a steep, technical route on Mount Johnson in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve, authorities said Friday.
Gophers
April 26
Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) smiles as he walks off the field after defeating Michigan State Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Huntington Bank

Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft

Tyler Nubin was taken in the second round Friday night by the Giants, where he'll rejoin former Gophers teammates John Michael Schmitz and Carter Coughlin.
Sports
April 26

No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he's embracing the attention

Caleb Williams seemed unfazed by it all.
Sports
April 26

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry remain tied for lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held onto a share of the lead Friday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, with the Irish duo shooting a 2-under 70 in alternate play in the PGA Tour's only team event.

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