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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a master of meditation
The rookie begins and ends each day by meditating, a practice developed after a period of depression while at boarding school during COVID.
Quarterback shuffle: Transfers expected to start for 14 of 18 Big Ten teams
The Gophers certainly aren't the only team using the transfer portal to fill the most important position in football.
Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
The Dukes have been a state power for decades, with plenty of success and some recent bad news.
How Minnesota shines in Summer Olympics: Unveiling a century of triumphs
Over a century, we trace Minnesota-born athletes at the Olympics from early participation to modern achievements and record-breaking performances.
Anderson: Chiovitte's state record walleye shouldn't be thrown back
The DNR has changed the way it recognizes Minnesota's biggest fish, but the walleye record should still stand.
Pressure is on Lynx's Reeve to bring home Olympic gold
Cheryl Reeve of the Lynx has risen to head coach of the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team. Winning an eighth straight gold medal is expected.
Royce Lewis returns to Twins after missing 16 games
The 25-year-old third baseman was sidelined because of a right adductor strain.
P.J. Fleck is trying to love the moment, but is that a tough sell for fans?
Speaking on Thursday at Big Ten media days, Gophers coach P.J. Fleck made a compelling pitch to "love where you're at" as the ground continues to move underneath college football. But he can't expect fans to love more of what they saw in 2023.
Gophers' Fox can't play in Twin Cities Pro-Am league, but he's doing everything else
With the Gophers protecting players from injury, Parker Fox sponsored a team in the Twin Cities Pro-Am league, where he coaches and does interviews for his podcast.
What to watch this weekend at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Keep track of Minnesota's athletes at the Summer Games and the must-see events from more than 5,000 hours of live coverage.
Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heading for arbitration in November
The hearing between Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez and Glen Taylor should last a week, with a ruling from a three-member arbitration panel coming within 30 days.
What to know before you go to Vikings training camp
The Vikings are playing host to nine public practices during training camp from July 27 to Aug. 8. Here's how to get a glimpse of rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
A hot-air balloon brought an Olympic ring of fire into a rainy sky and singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century Friday, with a four-hour-long, rule-breaking opening ceremony that unfurled along the Seine River.
Flores works through his grief at Vikings training camp
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said he has "my moments where I get down" about the death of rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson in a July 6 car accident.
What pitchers might the Twins target at the trade deadline?
The team's projected payroll for next season might play a factor as Tuesday's deadline nears.
An emotional week for the Vikings; Gophers football in a time of transition
On Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joined host Michael Rand for a dissection of a newsy first week of camp. Rand also talked about the Gophers football team and the Twins at the trade deadline.
Will DNR loosen one-fish bag limit for Mille Lacs walleye anglers?
With ample capacity left in the state's harvest quota, there is hope around Mille Lacs Lake for a loosening of walleye regulations next month beyond the slot-restricted, one-fish bag limit set to open Aug. 16.
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Chiovitte's state record walleye shouldn't be thrown back
The DNR has changed the way it recognizes Minnesota's biggest fish, but the walleye record should still stand.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
The Dukes have been a state power for decades, with plenty of success and some recent bad news.
News
Prominent Minnesota Dems mostly backing Gov. Tim Walz for Kamala Harris' VP pick
Special counsel hired by Moriarty bills $578K for work in trooper Londregan case
Hennepin County Board candidate discusses being a 'sex worker' on podcast
Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River
Wild
Wild fourth-round pick tells GM 'you got the steal of the draft'
Columbus Blue Jackets hire Evason as their next coach
Wild coach Hynes won't be starting from scratch
Scoggins: 224 miles a day paced Zeev Buium's path to the NHL draft
Gophers
Quarterback shuffle: Transfers expected to start for 14 of 18 Big Ten teams
P.J. Fleck is trying to love the moment, but is that a tough sell for fans?
Gophers' Fox can't play in Twin Cities Pro-Am league, but he's doing everything else
Fleck's message at Big Ten Media Days: 'In 2024, it's OK to love where you're at'
Wolves
Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heading for arbitration in November
Timberwolves' preseason schedule includes home game against Nuggets
Dillingham excels as Wolves cap Summer League, defeat Magic
Thibodeau agrees to three-year extension with Knicks
Loons
Analysis: Loons enter Leagues Cup amid a tournament tug-of-war
Minnesota United sign wingback Rosales to contract extension
Aurora standout Duong signs with USL W Super League team
France beats U.S. 3-0 and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer
Lynx
Clark, Reese provide highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday soon, it might be for the U.S.
Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heading for arbitration in November
U.S. women's Olympic basketball knows it has work to do after loss to WNBA team
Arike Ogunbowale and Caitlin Clark lead WNBA All-Stars to 117-109 win over U.S. Olympic team
Twins
Royce Lewis returns to Twins after missing 16 games
What pitchers might the Twins target at the trade deadline?
Twins-Tigers series preview: Three games at Comerica Park
Twins notch walk-off victory over Phillies to win series
High Schools
Top-ranked boys basketball recruit in Minnesota narrows list to five
Former Elk River football coach McLean dies at 83
USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 tournament
Edina girls flag football team heads to NFL Championships
Outdoors
Anderson: Chiovitte's state record walleye shouldn't be thrown back
Anderson: Minnesota's muskies are no match for sonar gadget
Will DNR loosen one-fish bag limit for Mille Lacs walleye anglers?
Circle White Bear Lake by bike? Much of the route is complete
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Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement
Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempting regulate payments from boosters.
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Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle on Friday.
Olympics opening ceremony saw no major reported issues, French official says
France's interior minister praised security forces after no major issues were reported Friday during the opening ceremony of the Olympics.