Colleges
May 8
St. Olaf senior Sam Lavin is 6-2 as a pitcher and carries a .390 batting average as well. (Michael Turner, St. Olaf Athletics)

Reusse: With influx of out-of-state recruits, St. Olaf baseball rises to MIAC's top

Two-way standout Sam Lavin, from Algonquin, Ill., is among the players who've discovered St. Olaf as a potential stepping stone.
Sports
May 8

Jalen Brunson leaves Knicks game with sore right foot and is questionable to return

Jalen Brunson has left Game 2 of New York's first-round series against Indiana with a sore right foot, and the Knicks say he is questionable to return.
Wolves
May 8
As the Wolves close out Monday's victory in Denver, the team bench cheers reserves playing out the game.

The Wolves' defense is unmatched, even without Gobert

Point guard Mike Conley said extra effort from everyone helped fill the hole in Game 2 victory at Denver.
Gophers
May 8
Gophers golfer Isabella McCauley, pictured in 2023, shot a final-round 7-under 65 on Wednesday to tie for second place in the three-round Auburn (Ala.

U golfer McCauley ties for second in Auburn Regional, advances to NCAA championships

Gophers sophomore Isabella McCauley shot a final-round 7-under 65 on Wednesday to finish in a tie for second in the Auburn (Ala.) Regional and earn a spot in the NCAA championships.
Sports
May 8

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf.
Twins
May 8
Relief pitcher Justin Topa is dealing with recurring knee pain as he rehabs with the Class AAA St. Paul Saints.

Twins trade acquisition Topa has setback recovering from injury

Twins reliever Justin Topa, obtained in the Jorge Polanco deal, will not be activated from the injured list this week.
Sports
May 8
Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) and out fielder Manuel Margot (13) joke with each other before the start of the 8th inning against t

Live: Twins, Mariners back in action. Follow on Gameview.

The Twins and Mariners are in action at Target Field for the third game of their four-game series. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get updates from around MLB.
Sports
May 8

Rory McIlroy won't rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were 'uncomfortable' with his potential return

Rory McIlroy won't be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members.
Randball
May 8
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy passes against Washington during the first half of the Wolverines' NCAA championship victory.

When will McCarthy make his first start at quarterback for the Vikings?

With an eye toward the past 10 years of NFL draft history but also with perspective on how the Vikings want to develop rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, let's look at when he might get on the field in 2024.
Sports
May 8

De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions League

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Sports
May 8

Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate

When catcher Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals was struck on his left arm by a swing Tuesday night, it was felt by former and current backstops all over the big leagues. Everyone from Salvador Perez in Kansas City to managers like Bruce Bochy and Rob Thomson.
Twins
May 8
Twins pitcher Josh Staumont throws in a spring training bullpen session in February.

One of Twins' top offseason signings finally ready to pitch

The Twins called up Josh Staumont after they optioned Jorge Alcala to Class AAA on Wednesday. Staumont was injured during spring training.

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