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Vikings-Giants pits Darnold vs. Jones to open another prove-it season for once-heralded QBs
Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones will square off in the season opener when the Vikings visit the Giants. This could well be the last year for two premium draft picks who have struggled in high-pressure situations to convince the league they can still be capable starters.
Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4
Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer to complete an eight-run fourth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4. 
Tampa Bay Rays top the Minnesota Twins 2-1
Jeffrey Springs pitched a season-high six innings, Logan Driscoll hit a run-scoring single in his big league debut, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1.
PWHL hires AHL executive Melissa Caruso to replace Darwitz as GM of defending champion Minnesota
The long-awaited hiring comes as the PWHL prepares to open its second season in December. Caruso replaces former U.S. Olympian Natalie Darwitz, who was removed by the league in June following a monthslong review and mere weeks after Minnesota clinched the Walter Cup in a decisive fifth game.
Minnesota Paralympian Chuck Aoki on silver medal win
Aoki is a co-captain of Team USA’s wheelchair rugby team and is now the most decorated Team USA wheelchair rugby athlete, with three silver medals and one bronze.
Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4
Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee homered to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.
Minnesota Lynx beat Chicago Sky 79-74
Courtney Williams scored 22 points and tied a season high in scoring for the Lynx, who are a league-best 8-1 since the Olympic break.