Morning Edition: Sports

Hazeltine, Minnesota bask in Ryder Cup glow
The three-day match ended Sunday in a rout as the U.S. prevailed 17-11. It was the first Ryder Cup win for America since 2008.
Ryder Cup gets underway
The highly anticipated tournament, which started in 1927, pits a team of top American golfers against their European counterparts. It's unlike any other golf tournament.
Minnesota-based writer Todd Smith says hockey players are a lot tougher than other athletes.
On Sunday night the Minnesota Vikings play their first regular season game at U.S. Bank Stadium against their arch rival the Green Bay Packers.
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings will be in Tennessee to take on the Titans in their first game of the regular season.
The 93rd annual Minnesota amateur baseball tournament is in full swing this weekend.
Two track and field athletes with Minn. ties race in Rio
Two track and field athletes with Minnesota connections will race for Olympic medals Saturday in Rio.
Ben Blankenship is just one of many Minnesota athletes competing in the games.