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Sometimes taking a knee can blow up in your face
The unlikely ending to this high school football playoff game is a reminder that even the right idea has to be done in the right way. Or else.
Final score 108-94. Yes, it was a high school football game
Iowa didn't get a head start on the prep basketball season and start games this fall. That's a final score from a state football semifinal game played Thursday morning.
Watertown-Mayer ends three-year football losing streak in convincing way
Not only did the team break the streak, it happened against an opponent that had a winning record this season and beaten the Royals soundly over the last two seasons.
Take your mind off Gophers' horrid ending with this miraculous (almost) score
The jaw-dropping play included eight laterals and 55 yards. It was so good we think you can overlook the fact that it didn't count. (Lateral No. 4 is the best.)
Gophers bowl projections? They're already being made
We're going to bet that you haven't been thinking yet about a Gophers bowl game destination and opponent. But other people have.
'Oh, my!' 'What just happened?' Saturday's wild World Series finish
Tampa Bay and the Dodgers capped over four hours of baseball on Saturday night with the wildest ending ever in a World Series game. Here's how it sounded in three languages.
When the legendary Lou Brock wore a Twins uniform at spring training
The 1986 season wasn't filled with many happy memories for the Twins. But a visit from the legendary base stealer, who died over the weekend, was a highlight
Why we published traditional sports stories on the day inequality stopped sports
An important, meaningful demonstration across sports demanded nearly all of our attention and resources Thursday. Here's why we still offered coverage outside of this moment.
How we answer: Is that a front-page story?
From The Sports Editor's Desk: Ever wonder why a story landed on the front page of a Sports section? It might have been a 'mix' thing.
Reeve, Brunson defend ex-Lynx announcer after suspension for tweeting slur
John Focke was suspended this week by the Charlotte Hornets for tweeting a racist slur during an NBA playoff game. Cheryl Reeve and Rebekkah Brunson have come to his defense.
As heard on TV: Twins audio guy spills secrets of sound in an empty ballpark
Among the challenges has been making baseball sound as normal as possible. That's where Chris Tveitbakk of Fox Sports North is a big-time player.
Report: Big Ten presidents meeting tonight on fate of football, all fall sports
Yahoo Sports reported that a session on Saturday showed "there was a strong majority – but not unanimous – in support of canceling the season." Another call was reportedly taking place tonight.
Report: Texas Tech players describe 'toxic culture' under former U coach Stollings
The former Gophers women's basketball coach is the subject of an report published by USA Today headlined: "Texas Tech women's basketball players describe toxic culture: 'Fear, anxiety and depression.'"
Twins and fake noise: Still in state of denial about World Series rumbling
Back when the Twins won the World Series in 1987, crowd noise was a front-and-center topic. And legendary broadcaster Al Michaels hasn't been shy about sharing his suspicions.
And the winner of Minnesota's best high school nickname contest is ...
Started as a way to fill the void in the spring's lack of high school sports, the Minnesota State High School League's nickname challenge gave its followers a shining month of fun.
Sports cancellations starting to pile up among small colleges
Eleven Division III schools have announced they won't field teams during fall semester. More decisions will be made in the next few weeks.
Former Gophers coach Jerry Kill has now conquered the coronavirus, too
The former Gophers football coach, who is now a special assistant at TCU and has battled an assortment of health issues, contracted the virus while going out to dinner.
Baseball's labor battle: Ten things to know about the ongoing drama
If you're a baseball fan, this week has probably played heavily on your emotions. Here are 10 questions about the latest in the negotiations to help sort out things.
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In Washington County, 'boots-on-the-ground' social work is transforming police response to people in crisis
St. Paul officials say Xcel Energy Center is showing its age — and they want state help to fix it up
City Council member wants Rondo Avenue to regain a place in St. Paul
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Ambulance plight requires state, federal fixes
'The Golden Candidate': a cartoon special
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Biden and Congress are mulling big changes on immigration. What are they and what could they mean?
Tennessee residents clean up after severe weekend storms killed 6 people and damaged neighborhoods
Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
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Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it's willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas
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Divers recover the seventh of 8 crew members killed in crash of a US military Osprey off Japan
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Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82
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WCCO Radio's first host of color Jearlyn Steele resigns unexpectedly
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Sioux Falls sensation throws 2nd no-hitter at Little League World Series
Gavin Weir, a left-handed pitcher, has given up one hit in 43 2⁄3 innings of postseason play. His strikeout total is just as epic and the youngster can hit, too.
Local NBA summer showcase: Suggs shines, Edwards seems just fine
Jalen Suggs' debut and Anthony Edwards' interview were two of several local highlights from NBA Summer League action on Monday.
Best center ever? Watch Lynx star Sylvia Fowles make that case
Fowles started a weekend of big sports headlines with a masterpiece game that drew raves about her place in basketball history — and led the Lynx to an overtime upset of Las Vegas.
View from Vegas: They're pessimistic and annoyed as Game 7 approaches
You think Minnesota sports fans have a fatal sense of impending doom? Golden Knights fans can put up a good fight when it comes to gloom.
Should Wolves be tanking instead of winning? Fans have plenty to say.
Unlike some other teams, the Timberwolves are winning big at the expense of improving their odds at a better pick in the NBA draft. The subject is one for spirited debate.
