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Scoggins: Young Twins' struggles leave organization at a crossroads

Miguel Sano, left, and Byron Buxton were the future of Twins baseball just a few seasons ago, but their ongoing struggles have the organization concer

Those who gazed into the Twins future and saw up-and-coming stars have received another blunt reminder that baseball development cannot be scripted or predicted with ironclad certainty.

Apple Valley's Trent Jr. ready to head full speed into NBA

Gary Trent Jr. earned a reputation as a three-point ace at Duke, but the son of a former NBA power forward also showed he can slash to the basket when

The 6-foot-6 guard, son of former Timberwolves forward Gary Trent, was raised around the NBA and is now headed there himself.

The Cheryl Reeve Q&A: 'To get real change, you need bold actions'

Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve posed for a picture in the Lynx film room.

Cheryl Reeve has achieved so much with the four-time WNBA champion Lynx that she's now one of the most accomplished coaches in Minnesota sports history.

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Toughening course, top-flight field on list for state's new PGA event

Minnesota native Tom Lehman, showed at the 2015 3M Championship, will play a role in bringing the TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine up to par for a PGA

The TPC Twin Cities course in Blaine will be lengthened and redesigned to make it tougher for players to shoot the low scores common to the current Champions Tour event.

One more time? Dozier has turned around slumping seasons before

In 2016, for example, Brian Dozier turned his season around to an incredible extent. From June 18 on, he hit .293 with a record-setting 35 home runs

Hughes could endanger Sherels' roster spot with Vikings

Return specialist Marcus Sherels has signed a one-year contract with the Vikings for the eighth time. But he's facing stiff competition for that role from first-round draft choice Mike Hughes.

Reusse: Champions vs. PGA Tour events? Start with money and keep going

People watch golfers on the first tee at the 3M Championships in Blaine last year.

The mom-and-pop attraction that has been the 3M Champions event is going away. Forget about the free admission of recent years and a course designed for low scores, among other things.

Minnesota United falls 1-0 to Houston, ousted in U.S. Open Cup

The Loons' Darwin Quintero hit the goal post late on a penalty kick, the team's best chance for the equalizer.

Three-hit shutout carries Stillwater to 4A baseball championship

The Ponies defeated Minnetonka 4-0 behind the masterful complete-game pitching of Drew Gilbert.

Smooth shot, stingy defense earn Lynx's Zandalasini more minutes

Cecilia Zandalasini's defense, shooting range add options.

Late header from Kane gives England 2-1 win over Tunisia

Twice wrestled to the ground during the match, England captain Harry Kane finally evaded the Tunisian defense just as time was running out.

Major league pitchers of today ditch full windup for simpler approach

Pitchers these days prefer simplicity of motion.

Who wants to buy Suter's sweet Wisconsin retreat?

Looking to live in rural Wisconsin? Do you have $4.5 million? If so, maybe you'll want to take a look at this.

Do Vikings have the best WR group in the NFL?

The Cooler: Is it time to stop thinking of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs as scrappy overachievers and start thinking of them as the best of the best?

Former Vikings coach Green to be added to Ring of Honor

Former Vikings Coach Dennis Green will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.

The team announced Monday that Green — who won the second-most games in Vikings history — will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor on Sept. 23 against the Buffalo Bills.

Just when you think Twin Cities has all the sports, we add PGA Tour

If you’re wondering, “How on earth do we keep adding all these things?” Well, here's a few reasons:

Week by week: A look at the best college football matchups of 2018

Georgia wide receiver Javon Wims (6) misses the catch against Auburn defensive back Tray Matthews (28) during the second half of the Southeastern Conf

From Michigan vs. Notre Dame on opening weekend to Army vs. Navy to end the season, here are the highlights, along with some sleepers.

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Scoggins: Young Twins' struggles leave organization at a crossroads

Those who gazed into the Twins future and saw up-and-coming stars have received another blunt reminder that baseball development cannot be scripted or predicted with ironclad certainty.

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Just when you think Twin Cities has all the sports, we add PGA Tour

If you’re wondering, “How on earth do we keep adding all these things?” Well, here's a few reasons:

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