sports
Gameview: Twins open weekend series with Detroit
![Miguel Sano(22) who just drove in Brian Dozier(2), right, and Eduardo Escobar(5) not pictured, heads to the dugout..] Twins take on the Yankees at Target Field in final game of 3-game series.Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Richard Tsong-taatarii@startribune.com](http://stmedia.stimg.co/ows_150049490813581.jpg?fit=crop&crop=faces)
The Twins, fresh off a series win over the Yankees at home, look to keep the momentum going with the three-game set against the Tigers. Follow along on Gameview.
Reusse: Statue of T.K. makes Twins manager look good, and he was
Retiring former manager Tom Kelly's number 10 in 2012 wasn't enough. Now he has the eighth statue on the plaza outside Target Field.
Three concussions in half-season for United player are 'concerning'
United's Joe Greenspan broke his nose and is sidelined by a third concussion of the season already. The Loons have played 20 matches.
Mille Lacs walleye quota already exceeded; reopening of lake delayed
The unexpected announcement means walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs can't resume until August 11, two weeks later than originally planned.
Kyrie Irving wants to be traded - maybe to the Wolves?
Kyrie Irving reportedly wants to be traded from Cleveland. ESPN.com reports that the Timberwolves are on the short list.
Spieth turns into a beauty on a nasty day at British Open
Jordan Spieth seized control Friday at Royal Birkdale. He managed a 1-under 69 to build a two-shot lead over Matt Kuchar going into the weekend
The most important Vikings player of 2017 is ... quarterback Sam Bradford
How Bradford plays in 2017 will not only factor significantly into whether the Vikings make the playoffs, but his performance is also likely to impact how they proceed at quarterback beyond this season.
In new dispute, Vikings say stadium agency can't sell seats
The team says the suites were "gifted" by the team to the MSFA for the agency's use only. The MSFA disagrees.
Wild's new forward Foligno: 'I'm excited to win and be a winner'
New Wild winger Marcus Foligno has been a part of six Buffalo teams — all of which missed the playoffs. That's one reason he's excited about coming to Minnesota.
Minnesota mom works to take 'fear out of food allergies'
Peanut-free sports games, epinephrine in schools part of Nona Narvaez's advocacy work.
Slow the boat? Media picks Fleck's Gophers fifth in Big Ten West
The Gophers were picked to finish fifth in the Big Ten West for the second consecutive time in the Big Ten media poll. The 38 voters predict Ohio State will win the conference title game.
Ben Greve, defending champion, leads Minnesota State Open
Ex-Gophers golfer Ben Greve, last year's winner, stands a stroke better than Tommy Vining.
Online gambler takes big risk to win record $312K Canterbury payout
The person who won $312,130.90 by hitting the Final Five bet at Canterbury Park on Thursday could also have lost money with his four-figure wager. Here's how it went down.
Vikings sign rookie defensive tackle Chunky Clements
To make room for Clements, the Vikings waived rookie defensive end Caleb Kidder, who was with the team throughout spring workouts.
Still special after all these years: Minnesota State Open turns 100
Since 1917, the Minnesota State Open golf tournament has been a true test of who's best among the area's top amateurs and professionals. The 100th State Open begins Friday.
Possible Twins trade for Braves pitcher Jaime Garcia in limbo
Medical issues are being explored by the Twins. Garcia has had an injury-plagued career, including surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in 2014.
Steve Stricker commits to 3M Championship at TPC Twin Cities
50-year-old will bring Wisconsin pride to Minnesota senior event.
Sports on TV and radio
Where to find today's games.
BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Statue of T.K. makes Twins manager look good, and he was
Retiring former manager Tom Kelly's number 10 in 2012 wasn't enough. Now he has the eighth statue on the plaza outside Target Field.
Twins Insider
Santana, steady in July after June hiccups, on mound against Tigers
The Twins open a three-game weekend series with Detroit tonight at Target Field with Ervin Santana on the mound. Meanwhile, the Twins will send Byron Buxton and Hector Santiago on rehab assignments, perhaps as early as this weekend.
Twins
Santana, steady in July after June hiccups, on mound against Tigers
Possible Twins trade for Braves pitcher Jaime Garcia in limbo
Tom Kelly's statue unveiled on Target Field plaza
Astros end Orioles' 4-game winning streak with 8-7 victory
Vikings
The most important Vikings player of 2017 is ... quarterback Sam Bradford
Vikings, Mankato parting ways after one final training camp
Could quarterback Kirk Cousins wind up with Vikings in 2018?
O.J. Simpson will get his freedom, but then what?
MN United
Three concussions in half-season for United player are 'concerning'
Venegas returns to Minnesota United from national team duty
Guzan has shutout in 1st MLS game since 2008, Atlanta wins
Minnesota United's center-back situation a game-time decision
Gophers
Slow the boat? Media picks Fleck's Gophers fifth in Big Ten West
Gophers' women's hockey conference seeking online donations
Prep stars Oturu and Thomas: Great Gophers frontcourt of the future?
P.J. Fleck will be subject of four-part show on ESPN, BTN
High Schools
Orono's Thomas brings 'hype' with commitment to Gophers basketball
L.L. Bean's Outdoor Discovery School trying to hook beginners on outdoors
Summer schooling in session for new boys' basketball coaches
Cowboys rookie Joey Ivie motivated by late sister's memory
Wolves
Five available NBA free agents who could make sense with Wolves
Next up for Wolves: A big contract for Wiggins
Jamal Crawford: Timberwolves 'made sense on every level'
Kyrie Irving wants to be traded - maybe to the Wolves?
Lynx
Lynx, Reeve score big with new assistant coaches
Fowles goes 'top level' as Lynx crush Dallas 100-74
Brunson added to WNBA All-Star Game roster as injury replacement
WNBA All-Star Game rosters
Outdoors
Mille Lacs walleye quota already exceeded; reopening of lake delayed
Longtime tent user gets to the bottom of hammocks' wild popularity
Anderson: Young paddlers have answered the call to river adventures
Minnesota DNR chief apologizes for extended walleye ban on Lake Mille Lacs
More Stories
Astros end Orioles' 4-game winning streak with 8-7 victory
Rookie Yuli Gurriel had a career-high four hits, including a home run, and the Houston Astros received a gritty pitching performance from Mike Fiers in an 8-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.
Minnesota DNR chief apologizes for extended walleye ban on Lake Mille Lacs
Catch-and-release will resume on Aug. 11.
Miguel Cabrera leaves after getting hit in chest at 1B
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera had to leave the game against Minnesota in the fifth inning Friday night after taking a hard-hit grounder off the chest at first base.
Aaron Nola, Freddy Galvis lead Phils to 6-1 win over Brewers
Aaron Nola tied a career-high with nine strikeouts in seven sharp innings, Freddy Galvis hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Friday night.
Aaron Nola, Freddy Galvis lead Phils to 6-1 win over Brewers
Aaron Nola tied a career-high with nine strikeouts in seven sharp innings, Freddy Galvis hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Friday night.