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Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  
Pickleball has exploded in popularity, but with growth comes challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a pickleball club owner, players and others in Minnesota about why pickleball is fun and how to keep noise, injuries, rudeness and “big money” from ruining the game.  
Rays top Twins 5-4 on Arozarena's 9th-inning homer to head into weekend series vs. Orioles
Randy Arozarena hit a tiebreaking home run for Tampa Bay with two outs in the ninth inning to help the Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 heading into a four-game weekend series with AL East leader Baltimore.
Willi Castro hits 2-run homer in 7th and Twins top Rays 3-2
Willi Castro hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. Edouard Julien also homered for the Twins, who lead the AL Central by 7 1/2 games over Cleveland with 17 to play.
Yandy Díaz hits his 20th homer as Tampa Bay Rays beat Minnesota Twins 7-4
Yandy Díaz connected for his 20th homer and finished with four hits, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4. Josh Lowe had three hits for the second straight day as Tampa Bay won for the sixth time in seven games.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers has torn left Achilles tendon, AP source says. He’s likely to miss the season
Aaron Rodgers injured his left Achilles tendon on his fourth snap in his debut with the New York Jets. Coach Robert Saleh said the team believes the injury could be serious after the Jets' 22-16 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills.
Michigan State suspends Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed rape survivor
Michigan State has suspended football coach Mel Tucker after allegations became public that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone call last year. Michigan State President Teresa K. Woodruff and athletic director Alan Haller announced the suspension pending the results of an investigation into the allegations.