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Buxton homers twice, Ryan works 7 scoreless innings as Twins end 7-game skid by beating Nationals

Buxton homers twice, Ryan works 7 scoreless innings as Twins end 7-game skid by beating Nationals

Byron Buxton hit two homers and drove in three runs, Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings and the Minnesota Twins halted a seven-game losing streak with a 10-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
by The Associated Press

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Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

Like it’s 1865: The Rochester Roosters are bringing back vintage ‘base ball’

If you happen to drive past the Olmsted County History Center in Rochester this summer, keep your eyes peeled for rogue baseballs. The Rochester Roosters, a vintage “base ball” team, just started its 27th season playing there.
by Catharine Richert

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Mavs big men are quite the tandem, but now comes quite the challenge from towering Timberwolves

Mavs big men are quite the tandem, but now comes quite the challenge from towering Timberwolves

Daniel Gafford and rookie Dereck Lively II have given the Dallas Mavericks an inside presence they couldn't have imagined before the season. Now they get the challenge of the towering Timberwolves, led by Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts, AP source says

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was absent on Monday when the Vikings held their first of 10 allowable organized team activities, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
by The Associated Press

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Streaky Twins hold players-only meeting after 7th straight loss

Streaky Twins hold players-only meeting after 7th straight loss

Eight days ago, the Minnesota Twins were baseball’s hottest team and winners of 17 of 20 games. After Monday night’s 12-3 loss at the Washington Nationals, the same club was mired in a seven-game slide so miserable that it sparked a players-only meeting.
by The Associated Press

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Garcia, Winker go deep as Nats end slide, beat struggling Twins 12-3

Garcia, Winker go deep as Nats end slide, beat struggling Twins 12-3

Luis García Jr. homered and drove in three runs, Eddie Rosario also had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game slide with a 12-3 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins.
by The Associated Press

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72 hours before Game 7, a Timberwolves fan in Japan bought game, plane tickets to Denver

72 hours before Game 7, a Timberwolves fan in Japan bought game, plane tickets to Denver

Mitsuaki Ohno may be the most dedicated Timberwolves fan to exist. He was in Minneapolis the last time the team made it to the Western Conference finals in 2004. He’s flown to a game from Japan every year since, but none may be as memorable as Sunday night’s.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Charles Barkley asked: Where should he eat in Minnesota during Western Conference finals?

Charles Barkley asked: Where should he eat in Minnesota during Western Conference finals?

After the Minnesota Timberwolves made a historic comeback and won Game 7 against the Denver Nuggets, NBA analyst Charles Barkley asked for recommendations on where to eat in Minnesota while he’s in town for the Western Conference finals.
by Nicole Ki

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