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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

Judy Henderson waited for the Outback Bowl parade to begin last year before the Gophers played Auburn.

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

The scene at home plate after the Rays defeated the Dodgers in Game 4 on Saturday night.

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

Lou Brock worked with some Twins players during 1986 spring training. The players (right to left) were Kirby Puckett, Billy Beane, Ron Washington and

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

Minnesota and Penn State played in front of a sellout crowd last season at TCF Bank Stadium.

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

Former Minnesota head coach Marlene Stollings confers with guard Kenisha Bell (23) during a game against Ohio State in 2018.

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

Cardinals fans had suspicions about the Metrodome in 1987.

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

The grounds crew cut the grass at Target Field earlier this year.

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.