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Rockies beat Twins 10-6 for first home series victory of the season
Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer to break a fifth-inning tie and the Colorado Rockies won a home series for the first time since late last season with a 10-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. 
Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark
Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all the labor questions. And finally, she showed everyone how to stay focused on basketball. 
McMahon and Beck homers send MLB-worst Rockies to a 6-4 win over the Twins
Ryan McMahon’s two-run homer capped a four-run first inning, Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies opened their second half of the season with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Channeling Paul Bunyan: Veterans try axe throwing at National Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis
This week, 550 athletes are in Minneapolis for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — the world’s largest wheelchair sport and rehabilitation event for military veterans. Each year, a new sport is chosen to exhibit. For Minnesota, it’s axe throwing.
WNBA All-Stars dazzle fans with stunning fashion on the Orange Carpet
WNBA All-Stars kicked off their weekend with a fashion showcase on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Players turned the orange carpet into a runway, delighting fans with bold outfits and stylish looks.
Vikings' Jordan Addison resolves DUI case by pleading no contest to a lesser charge
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has resolved a 2024 DUI charge by pleading no contest to a lesser offense. His attorney announced Thursday that Addison agreed to a “wet reckless” charge in California. 
Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris lead LAFC over Minnesota United 1-0 for third straight shutout victory
Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for his third straight clean sheet as Los Angeles FC edged Minnesota United 1-0. Bouanga scored his 11th goal when he sent a right-footed shot past Dayne St. Clair in the 42nd minute. 
Lynx beat the Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home heading into the All-Star break
Kayla McBride scored 18 points, Courtney Williams had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 79-66 to improve to 12-0 at home this season heading into the All-Star break.
National bike race puts Minnesota’s gravel roads on display
A major bike race may bring hundreds of cyclists to La Crescent in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. The 2025 USA Cycling Gravel National Championship race is planned for Sept. 20.