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Former Timberwolves player makes Olympics in beach volleyball
Former NBA player Chase Budinger is going to the Olympics — for beach volleyball. The Californian earned a Paris berth with Miles Evans as the No. 2 U.S. men’s pair at the FIVB tournament in Ostrava, Czechia, on Wednesday.
Vikings look to Justin Jefferson for even greater leadership role now that his new deal is done
Justin Jefferson earned the richest non-quarterback contract in NFL history for all his accomplishments on the field over four seasons with Minnesota. He has just as much of a mark with the Vikings as a leader. 
Aaron Judge's 5 RBIs lead Yankees over Twins 9-5 for 7th straight win and 18th in 22 games
Aaron Judge drove in five runs, Carlos Rodón retired his first 16 batters and the New York Yankees matched their longest winning streak of the season at seven by beating the Minnesota Twins 9-5.
Napheesa Collier scores 25 points, Cheryl Reeve gets win No. 307 and the Lynx beat the Sparks 86-62
Napheesa Collier had 25 points and nine rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx eased by the Los Angeles Sparks 86-62 on Wednesday night for coach Cheryl Reeve’s 307th regular-season victory.
Maple Grove man headed for Paris Olympics to be Gambia’s first taekwondo athlete
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will be Alasan Ann’s first. He told MPR News he’s especially looking forward to the opening ceremony. “I’ve always watched it as a kid, and now I’m gonna be in it,” he said. “That’s going to be insane.”
Gil wins 7th straight start as streaking Yankees shut down Twins again for 5-1 victory
Luis Gil pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball to win his seventh consecutive start, Giancarlo Stanton launched a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Cavaliers to interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for head coaching vacancy, AP source says
A person familiar with the meeting tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers will interview Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori for their head coaching vacancy in the next few days. 
Kylian Mbappé finally joins Real Madrid in a union of soccer’s top player and club
Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player. Real Madrid says it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons to bring together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club.