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July 31, 2023 9:10 AM

Fresh turf coming to Vikings stadium for second time since opening

They’ll be rolling out new field turf at U.S. Bank stadium in 2024, according to a request for contractors. It’s the second replacement since the stadium’s debut in 2016.

by Brian Bakst

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July 31, 2023 6:16 AM

Yarbrough’s strong start and Fermin’s homer help Royals sweep Twins 2-1

Freddy Fermin hit a homer, Maikel Garcia had an RBI double, Ryan Yarbrough gave up one run over seven innings and the Royals completed a sweep of the Twins 2-1.

by The Associated Press

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July 31, 2023 5:45 AM

Lee Hodges gets 1st PGA tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open, by 7 strokes

Lee Hodges shot a 67 in the final round for a wire-to-wire title at the 3M Open and his first tour victory. He set tournament records with a 260 and a seven-stroke win in his 65th career start.

by The Associated Press

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July 31, 2023 5:41 AM

Vikings end stalemate with Danielle Hunter by giving edge rusher a big pay raise

The Minnesota Vikings have given outside linebacker Danielle Hunter a hefty pay raise. The agreement on a new deal paves the way for the team’s best pass rusher to participate in practice after a monthslong contract stalemate.

by The Associated Press

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July 31, 2023 5:35 AM

New bust of Suni Lee unveiled in St. Paul

There's a new honor for Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee in her hometown of St. Paul. Mayor Melvin Carter was among those on hand as a new bust of Lee was unveiled at Phalen Regional Park on Sunday. Lee won gold during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2023 4:00 AM

What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday for the U.S.'s crucial game against Portugal at the Women's World Cup. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.

by Russell Lewis

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July 30, 2023 10:06 AM

Looking for 1st PGA Tour title, Lee Hodges takes 5-shot lead onto 3M Open final round

Chasing his first PGA Tour victory Lee Hodges shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to stretch his lead to five strokes with a round left in the 3M Open.

by The Associated Press

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July 30, 2023 8:17 AM

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Royals with 3 RBIs in 10-7 win over Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. recorded three RBIs with a homer, Kyle Isbel went 4-for-5 and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2023 5:13 PM

3M Open, USA Cup and other sports boost local businesses in Blaine

Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders said sports recreation brings millions of visitors a year to the northern Twin Cities suburb.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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July 29, 2023 1:26 PM

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

The 26-year-old American won the 800-meter freestyle on Saturday at the world championships to become the first swimmer to win six golds in the same event at worlds.

by The Associated Press

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Sports

Fresh turf coming to Vikings stadium for second time since opening

Yarbrough’s strong start and Fermin’s homer help Royals sweep Twins 2-1

Lee Hodges gets 1st PGA tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open, by 7 strokes

Vikings end stalemate with Danielle Hunter by giving edge rusher a big pay raise

New bust of Suni Lee unveiled in St. Paul

What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women's World Cup? Not when you think

Looking for 1st PGA Tour title, Lee Hodges takes 5-shot lead onto 3M Open final round

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Royals with 3 RBIs in 10-7 win over Twins

3M Open, USA Cup and other sports boost local businesses in Blaine

Katie Ledecky passes Michael Phelps for most individual golds at world championships

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