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Canucks score early, often to stop Wild 4-3, even series at 1-1
Vancouver's top scorers become more active vs. Wild in Game 2.
Souhan: Bateman made wisest choice for his health and future
The only tangible value for athletes playing college football for free is to audition for the NFL, and Rashod Bateman already nailed his audition.
High school football, volleyball move to new spring season
The Minnesota State High School League also cleared soccer and individual-based sports — cross country, girls' tennis and girls' swimming — to start as scheduled Aug 17 with limitations.
Dangerfield is next UConn player to step up for Lynx
Lynx rookie guard Crystal Dangerfield has shown the maturity former UConn players are noted for.
Thielbar completes long journey back to Twins
Caleb Thielbar pitched in a major league game for the first time in five years and three months, recording seven outs to help the Twins win their fifth game in a row, 7-3 over the Pirates.
St. Paul Saints draw near 'sellout' of 1,489 in home opener
The Saints came marching home and faced the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks after spending a month stationed in Sioux Falls as part of two-team hub in the truncated, six-team American Association.
Playing Orlando City never just another game for Loons' coach Heath
This time, the game has more riding on it than any of the previous three ones since the Loons coach was fired by Orlando City in 2016.
Vikings' trade for defensive tackle P.J. Hall is off
The lineman acquired from the Raiders on Monday failed his physical.
RandBall: Don't be shocked if flood of college athletes follow Bateman
College athletes have also grown increasingly attuned to and vocal about the inequities that exist in the NCAA system. And they are right to be concerned about their safety.
Citing 'health and safety,' Bateman to sit out 2020, train for draft
Wide receiver Rashod Bateman said that making the choice to not play for the Gophers this season because of the pandemic is "the hardest decision" that he's ever had to make.
Scoggins: Moving football season to spring hits hard in Hutchinson
Spring football won't have the same aura towns like Hutchinson have come to embrace. It's still football, and that's better than nothing, but you can understand the disappointment players felt Tuesday.
Wild goes for 2-0 series lead. Get game stats and more on Gameview
The Wild and Vancouver are playing the second game in their best-of-5 series, and you can get in-game stats, a shot chart and more by tapping here. Puck drop is set for 9:45 p.m.
NCAA holding off on fall sports decision
Big Ten might announce schedule revisions soon.
Join us to chat about Randy Dobnak on Zoom
With Randy Dobnak set to start for the Twins on Wednesday at Pittsburgh, we will be joined by his dad, Rick, and wife, Aerial, for a live in-game Zoom video
Drone interrupts Twins-Pirates game; irritates Berrios
MLB and Minneapolis police are trying to find the person who flew the drone in restricted airspace.
Too quiet in fan-less arena? Not along a vocal Wild bench
Players, coaches are creating their own buzz and energy.
Walz cancels Governor's Pheasant Opener because of virus threat
A statement from the governor's office said the 2021 Governor's Pheasant Opener will return to Fairmont, its scheduled host community this year.
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Bateman made wisest choice for his health and future
The only tangible value for athletes playing college football for free is to audition for the NFL, and Rashod Bateman already nailed his audition.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Moving football season to spring hits hard in Hutchinson
Spring football won't have the same aura towns like Hutchinson have come to embrace. It's still football, and that's better than nothing, but you can understand the disappointment players felt Tuesday.
Vikings
Vikings' trade for defensive tackle P.J. Hall is off
Vikings camp preview: Who'll back up Cousins at quarterback?
Vikings keep Zimmer and Spielman together, for better or worse
Scoggins: Can the NFL really get through season without a bubble?
Wild
Wild can push Canucks to brink of elimination tonight
Too quiet in fan-less arena? Not along a vocal Wild bench
Vancouver's Ferland fined $5,000 for spearing Wild player on bench
Canucks score early, often to stop Wild 4-3, even series at 1-1
Gophers
Citing 'health and safety,' Bateman to sit out 2020, train for draft
Souhan: Bateman made wisest choice for his health and future
RandBall: Don't be shocked if flood of college athletes follow Bateman
NCAA holding off on fall sports decision
Wolves
No Butler, no problem as Miami Heat beat Celtics 111-106
Lillard, Anthony help Blazers over Rockets, 110-102
Warren's hot hand sends Pacers past Magic for 3rd straight
Booker's shot at buzzer leads Suns over Clippers 117-115
Loons
Playing Orlando City never just another game for Loons' coach Heath
Emerging young stars stand out at MLS tournament
Loons add left-side depth by signing veteran from French club
Virus hits Syria's national soccer team amid COVID-19 surge
Lynx
Dangerfield is next UConn player to step up for Lynx
Stewart scores 22, Storm hit 11 3s in 87-74 win over Sun
Taurasi, Mercury beat Dream for third straight win
Gameday preview: Lynx vs. New York
Twins
Thielbar completes long journey back to Twins
Drone interrupts Twins-Pirates game; irritates Berrios
Berrios gets first win as Twins finish homestand 7-1
Trout homers in 1st AB as father, Angels beat Mariners 5-3
High Schools
High school football, volleyball move to new spring season
Scoggins: Moving football season to spring hits hard in Hutchinson
Duluth Denfeld finds its way through new fall sports landscape
No lights on fall Friday nights
Outdoors
Walz cancels Governor's Pheasant Opener because of virus threat
As Minnesotans rush outdoors for an escape, bad behavior follows
Anderson: Call to the outdoors these days is more like a siren
Unlikely food source may be behind moose success at Voyageurs Park
Puck Drop
Discipline and smart swagger serve Wild well in series opener
Playoff hockey is arriving. Time to embrace it, warts and all
St. Thomas hockey, CCHA begin working toward 2021-22 start
St. Thomas men's hockey team to join CCHA in 2021-22
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Altuve, Correa homer, Astros tag Bumgarner, Diamondbacks 8-2
José Altuve and Carlos Correa hit solo homers, George Springer added a two-run double and the Houston Astros roughed up Madison Bumgarner in an 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Trout homers in 1st AB as father, Angels beat Mariners 5-3
Mike Trout homered in his first plate appearance as a father, Albert Pujols moved one step closer to Willie Mays on the career home runs list and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Pollock homers, May strikes out 8 as Dodgers beat Padres 5-2
AJ Pollock hit a pinch, go-ahead double in the seventh inning and added a solo homer, and Dustin May struck out a career-high eight to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers
Walkoff grand slams are becoming such old hat for the Oakland Athletics this season that they have learned to celebrate in a more socially distant manner.
Kimbrel shaky again, Cubs hold off Royals for 5th win in row
Jason Heyward, Jason Kipnis and Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs overcame another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.