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Meet the Wayzata runner preparing for his 21st marathon. This time, it’s at the North Pole

Meet the Wayzata runner preparing for his 21st marathon. This time, it’s at the North Pole

Training is one of the most important parts of a marathon, but Santa doesn’t have an off-season training routine Shawn O’Grady could reference. Here’s how the Wayzata runner prepared for the marathon at the top of the world.
by Juan Del Valle

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Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2, but Buxton injures hand

Minnesota Twins beat Chicago Cubs 4-2, but Buxton injures hand

Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa each had an RBI as the Minnesota Twins scored a pair of first-inning runs for the second straight game in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota extends P.J. Fleck's contract by 1 year through 2030 with retention bonus bump

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2030 season. The university's board of regents approved the deal. His $6 million annual salary remains unchanged, but retention bonuses have increased. Fleck will earn $1 million for staying through 2025.
by The Associated Press

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Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart

Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart

Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart first in the WNBA All-Star Game draft. Clark had the first overall pick by being No. 1 in the fan vote.
by The Associated Press

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Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?

Lots of people love tennis. But do you know where it comes from?

Recent years have seen an upswing in people playing tennis (or at least dressing like it). But it's not just a phase. The sport — at least some version of it — has been around since medieval times.
by Rachel Treisman

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Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game

Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game

Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark each have their draft strategy for the WNBA All-Star Game. The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark’s home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night.
by The Associated Press

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