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Twins' late rally falls short of Rays' later rally in 2-1 loss
The Twins needed a hit batter, two stolen bases and a single to tie the game in the ninth before their rally came to an abrupt end. The Rays waited only two pitches to untie the score.
Scoggins: Twins' stunning strikeout stats frustrate me, you and Carew
Something is seriously wrong, whether it's approach, plate discipline, coaching or a combination of those factors. The Twins make striking out look comically routine.
Wrestling heel Iron Sheik dies; his 'anti-USA' image born in Minnesota
The idea for the Iron Sheik character played by Khosrow Vaziri came from the wife of wrestling legend Verne Gagne. It was Gagne who first trained and promoted the wrestler after Vaziri moved to Minneapolis.
After leaving Gophers, Darwitz surfaces as new Hill-Murray coach
Darwitz was announced as Hill-Murray co-head coach along with Jake Bobrowski. They have a history of coaching together at the high school and college levels.
Lynx-Liberty game Wednesday postponed in smoky New York City
The teams were set to play Wednesday night, but the air quality in the Big Apple is so poor because of smoke from Canadian wildfires that the contest will have to be rescheduled.
Can the Timberwolves afford patience? Can the Twins stop failing?
Looking at the Timberwolves roster, host Michael Rand and ESPN's NBA Insider Bobby Marks on whether the time is right to trade Karl-Anthony Towns. Also, the Twins are a .500 team and wildly inconsistent.
Loons thrilled by Lionel Messi's choice of MLS over Saudi offer
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said Major League Soccer fans should see Messi play, calling him "one of the greatest players of all time."
Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead
Never had two players from the same team had 30-point triple-doubles in the same game. Never in the regular season. Never in the playoffs. Certainly never in the NBA Finals.
Judge declines to halt motorized towboat usage in BWCA lawsuit
A towboat usage limit of some kind could still result as the litigation continues. Outfitters have decried the lawsuit as elitist.
Gophers' Zaltos finishes second in NCAA hammer throw
Kostas Zaltos, a junior from Greece, had a throw of 76.33 meters in the NCAA track and field championships. Gophers teammate Jake Kubiatowicz placed sixth.
U standout Braun selected to play for USA 3x3 basketball team
Sophomore guard Mara Braun will compete in China this month in the U21 Nations League with five other players from around the country.
Wayzata wins boys tennis team title, turning back feisty Rochester Mayo
A fast start slipped away before Wayzata, dominant all season, regained its footing and claimed the championship.
Twins fill-in player Garlick stays positive through call-ups, demotions
Kyle Garlick was told Tuesday afternoon that he was being sent back to Class AAA St. Paul. Shortly before first pitch in Tampa, though, he was called back to the Twins.
Aurora defeat Dutch Lions 6-1, stay undefeated while yielding first goal of season
Hannah Adler scored three goals for the Aurora, who are 5-0 and have outscored opponents 26-1.
Record-setting performers kick off state track and field meet Thursday
Spectators won't need to wait long for the decorated trio of Hayden Bills, Jordyn Borsch and Juriad Hughes Jr., who will be part of Thursday morning's events.
Rosemount pursues perfection at softball state tournament
The 23-0 Irish are just one of the intriguing aspects of this year's field in North Mankato.
Bahl's 2-hitter helps Oklahoma top Florida State, inch closer to third straight national title
Jordy Bahl's dynamic pitching and boundless energy have Oklahoma on the verge of a third straight softball national championship.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Twins' stunning strikeout stats frustrate me, you and Carew
Something is seriously wrong, whether it's approach, plate discipline, coaching or a combination of those factors. The Twins make striking out look comically routine.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Don't expect peace in golf after PGA Tour, LIV merger
PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan has some explaining to do among golfers who remained loyal to the PGA, according to former tour golfers Tom Lehman and Tim Herron.
Vikings
Other Vikings running backs step up as Cook's departure looks certain
AI knows Vikings sad emotions better than it knows the sad facts
Jets' Aaron Rodgers over calf issue and practicing, providing some 'wow' moments
Bills' Damar Hamlin takes next step in recovery by practicing fully 6 months since cardiac arrest
Wild
Journeyman goalie Hill has Vegas up 2-0 over Florida in Stanley Cup Final
With the Stanley Cup Final in hot Florida and Vegas, ice needs care
Gun tragedies hit close to home for Stanley Cup Final opponents
Jack Eichel shows 'it hurts to win' bouncing back from big hit in Stanley Cup Final
Gophers
Gophers' Zaltos finishes second in NCAA hammer throw
U standout Braun selected to play for USA 3x3 basketball team
After leaving Gophers, Darwitz surfaces as new Hill-Murray coach
Gophers entries: What to watch at NCAA track and field championships
Wolves
Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead
New Suns coach Vogel has blueprint in place for early success
Bucks' Griffin appreciates chance to be head coach with contender
NBA mock draft: Wembanyama's French teammate's draft stock on the rise
Loons
Loons thrilled by Lionel Messi's choice of MLS over Saudi offer
Aurora defeat Dutch Lions 6-1, stay undefeated while yielding first goal of season
Messi coming to America, joining Inter Miami of Major League Soccer
Messi heads to Miami as latest big name to raise soccer's profile in US
Lynx
Lynx-Liberty game Wednesday postponed in smoky New York City
Texas homecoming for Griner in WNBA star's first game there since Russian release
Sky still competitive after massive changes since winning 2021 title
Dream second-year star Howard aims to be WNBA's next 'generational talent'
Twins
Twins' late rally falls short of Rays' later rally in 2-1 loss
Scoggins: Twins' stunning strikeout stats frustrate me, you and Carew
Twins fill-in player Garlick stays positive through call-ups, demotions
Why is the Twins offense in decline? Look to Sanó, Kepler and Polanco
High Schools
Wayzata wins boys tennis team title, turning back feisty Rochester Mayo
After leaving Gophers, Darwitz surfaces as new Hill-Murray coach
Rosemount pursues perfection at softball state tournament
Prep Athletes of the Week: Eden Prairie track and field star runs, jumps, wins
Outdoors
Judge declines to halt motorized towboat usage in BWCA lawsuit
Anderson: Will new tech mean the end of fishing, or the end of fishing as we know it?
Fish, ride, hike: Great Outdoors Month is a nudge to get out in June
Anderson: While invasive carp swim upstream, DNR forms a committee
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Ryan Hunter-Reay to return to IndyCar as Conor Daly replacement
Ryan Hunter-Reay will return to the IndyCar Series as Conor Daly's replacement at Ed Carpenter Racing, the team announced Thursday.
Alcaraz and Djokovic demand attention at French Open; Ruud and Zverev are in the semis, too
As intriguing as Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic is — and it's plenty intriguing — there are storylines worth following in the other French Open men's semifinal, too.
Man City, Inter Milan meet in Champions League final of contrasting club history
Manchester City will enter the Champions League final on Saturday as a modern soccer and financial heavyweight compared to Inter Milan.
No homecoming for Messi as Barcelona again fails to do enough to lure him back
Once again, Barcelona couldn't do enough to entice Lionel Messi.
Arraez raises average to .403 as Marlins defeat Royals 6-1
Luis Arraez singled twice and raised his major league-leading average to .403 as the Miami Marlins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Wednesday night.