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WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest.
‘It was definitely surreal’: A Minnesota high diver’s journey to medal at a world championship
In late July, Kelly won bronze at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. She’s one of the youngest athletes in the 20-meter diving event.
Thunder headlining NBA’s opening night, Christmas schedule for this season
The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule. The other Christmas games, released by the NBA on Tuesday: Cleveland at New York, Houston at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas visiting Golden State, and Minnesota playing at Denver.
Warren pitches 6 2/3 innings to lead the Yankees to 6-2 win over the Twins
Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings to become the first New York Yankees starting pitcher to get an out in the seventh inning in a month in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. 
Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from injured list to start series vs. Yankees
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list. He homered in his first game back after missing 13 with an injury. He rejoined the Twins to start a three-game series against the New York Yankees and was leading off.
Darren Yapi’s two second-half goals lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United
Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United. Neither team scored until Yapi found the net in the 60th minute to give Colorado (9-11-6) the lead. Defender Sam Vines snagged his second assist this season and the third of his career.
J.J. McCarthy returns to help lead Vikings to 20-10 win over Texans in preseason opener
J.J. McCarthy made a solid return for the Vikings, completing 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards in a preseason win over the Houston Texans. On Saturday, McCarthy led a scoring drive in his only series, helping Minnesota top Houston 20-10.