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Aerial Powers had career highs of 35 points and 12 rebounds, Rachel Banham added season highs of 25 points and seven assists, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Phoenix Mercury 118-107 in two overtimes.
Undefeated Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season continues into playoffs
The Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team’s inaugural season continues as the undefeated Aurora host a playoff game Wednesday. “Game by game we've proven our talent and we have proven that we are something to be seen and heard and talked about,” said player Rachel Preston.
Flurry of trades, signings expected before NHL free agency
Executives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday. Several top players including Calgary MVP candidate Johnny Gaudreau, Colorado playoff star Valeri Nichushkin and two-time Stanley Cup champions Ondrej Palat and Jan Rutta could still sign contracts prior to hitting the open market.
Jeffers homer helps Twins beat Rangers 6-5, avoid sweep
Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 to avoid a three-game sweep. 
Semien, Seager power Rangers past Twins 9-7
The Twins have blown multi-run leads in both games at Texas. They led five different times in their extra-inning loss at the White Sox on Wednesday.
MN United rally to beat Vancouver 3-1
The win keeps Minnesota United in the playoff race ahead of a match-up with rival Sporting KC on Wednesday.
Seager's HR sparks Rangers past Twins 6-5 to end 4-game skid
Texas had only two base runners in the first four innings against Sonny Gray (4-2), who gave up a season-high five runs in the fifth inning and lost for the first time in 10 starts.