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Tigers beat young Woods Richardson, sloppy Twins 5-2
Woods Richardson made his big league debut five days after turning 22 years old, making him the youngest pitcher in the majors this season. The Twins’ defense did him no favors at the start, committing three errors in the first inning.
Despite the loss, the Loons can still make the playoffs with a win against the Vancouver Whitecaps next Sunday at Allianz Field.
Photos: Thousands take part in 40th running of Twin Cities Marathon
On Sunday, thousands of people ran, walked and wheeled their way through Minneapolis and St. Paul during the 40th running of the Twin Cities Marathon. Photojournalist Stephen Maturen photographed scenes from around the 26.2-mile route for MPR News.
Ryan, Twins send Tigers to 22nd shutout loss of season
“I've had enough of Joe Ryan,” Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch said. “That guy's really good. He does a lot to disrupt your timing and he throws just enough strikes to keep you on the defensive.”
Receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota; Purdue up next
After Chris Autman-Bell was hurt in the 49-7 win over Colorado on Sept. 17 and had season-ending surgery on his lower right leg, Minnesota was suddenly missing its best pass-catcher and a sixth-year leader. What followed in the Big Ten opener in Lansing gave the Gophers quite a confidence boost.
LeBron James is buying a pickleball team
LeBron James is now part of a pickleball team ownership group that includes fellow NBA players Kevin Love and Draymond Green. Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity in the U.S.
Twin Cities Marathon preps for its 40th Sunday run
The forecast says it will be clear and 50 degrees on Sunday morning, and you could hardly ask for better weather for the 40th running of the Twin Cities 10 mile and the Twin Cities marathon this year. The marathon’s executive director Virginia Brophy Achman stopped by MPR to talk with guest host Tim Nelson about this year’s milestone race.
Vikings player Blake Proehl moonlights on TikTok
In 2021, Blake Proehl was the Minnesota Vikings’ most promising free agent. But a devastating knee injury pushd him to explore a new talent. He talks with guest host Tim Nelson about his unexpected turn.