Photos: Soccer fans flock to All-Star showcase in St. PaulAugust 11, 2022 5:33 AMBy The Associated PressCarlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz’s converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute in the Major League Soccer All-Star team’s 2-1 victory over Mexico’s Liga MX on Wednesday night.
Play2min 33secFor some soccer fans, loyalty to home team remains unchanged August 10, 2022 2:55 PMBy Vicki AdameIt’s not unusual for Mexican fans, even if they’ve lived in the U.S. for years, to remain loyal to their home teams — whether that’s Club America, Chivas or Cruz Azul.
Dodgers roll past Twins to boost win streak to nineAugust 10, 2022 6:17 AMBy The Associated PressMax Muncy hit a home run and Julio Urias pitched seven strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games with a 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after the U.S. OpenAugust 9, 2022 9:31 AMBy Bill Chappell"I'm turning 41 this month, and something's got to give," Williams told Vogue. She attributed the choice to the competing urges of wanting another child while facing off with the world's best players.
Ashleigh Buhai wins Women's British Open after playoffAugust 7, 2022 4:34 PMBy The Associated PressAshleigh Buhai has recovered from throwing away a five-shot lead at the Women's British Open by beating In Gee Chun in a playoff to win her first major title.
More NCAA leagues to pay women’s basketball referees equallyAugust 5, 2022 6:32 AMBy The Associated PressThe NCAA earned praise last year when it agreed to pay referees at its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments equally. The gesture only cost about $100,000, a tiny fraction of the roughly $900 million networks pay annually to broadcast March Madness.
Play8min 24secWally Langfellow and Eric Nelson on Minnesota sports newsAugust 4, 2022 12:21 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Melissa TownsendA lot of folks are excited about the Twins trades this week. Why? Let's ask our sports experts Wally and Eric. Wally Longfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score magazine and the cohost of “Ten-thousand Takes” sports talk show. Eric Nelson is the other host of “Ten-thousand Takes” and the Minnesota Vikings reporter for CBS Sports Radio “Eye on Football.” They joins us every week with the sports news we need to know.
A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug chargesAugust 4, 2022 10:45 AMBy Charles Maynes , Bill Chappell, and Rachel Treisman The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
Twins stock up with starter Mahle, relievers López, FulmerAugust 2, 2022 11:32 AMBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Twins have bolstered their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring closer Jorge López in a deal with the Baltimore Orioles for four pitching prospects. The 29-year-old López is in the middle of a breakout season.
Urshela hits 2-run HR in 10th, Twins rally past Tigers 5-3August 2, 2022 5:57 AMBy The Associated PressGio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.