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July 24, 2022 11:34 AM

Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season comes to a close

The Minnesota Aurora's first USL W League season ended in heartbreak last night with a championship loss to South Georgia Tormenta FC, 2-1.

by MPR News Staff

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July 23, 2022 4:20 PM

Bonner, Thomas' triple-double help Sun beat Lynx 94-84

Minnesota (10-18), which has eight regular season games remaining, is two games back of eighth-place Dallas for the final playoff berth.

by The Associated Press

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July 23, 2022 12:53 PM

Twins legends 'humbled' as Hall of Fame induction nears

Minnesota holds a special place in Ortiz's heart because of the friendship he developed with Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett — No. 34 just like Big Papi — before Ortiz was dealt to the Red Sox after six seasons.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2022 7:01 AM

Timberwolves sign guard Austin Rivers for depth

The Minnesota Timberwolves have finalized a contract with guard Austin Rivers. The 6-foot-4 son of Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers spent last season with Denver.

by The Associated Press

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July 22, 2022 4:01 AM

After more than 30 years, a multiday women's Tour de France is back

The women's race starts Sunday in Paris and lasts for eight stages, ending July 31. The last multiday women's race was held in 1989.

by Tom Goldman

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July 21, 2022 12:45 PM

The sports news you need to know for July 21, 2022

Sports commentators Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson talk with host Cathy Wurzer about the sports news you need to know this week.

by Melissa Townsend and Cathy Wurzer

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July 20, 2022 3:04 PM

Minnesota Aurora coach reflects on winning season

Minnesota Aurora will play in the championship game this Saturday.

by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

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July 19, 2022 5:31 PM

Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author

Quadball is a reference both to the number of balls on the field and the number of positions in the game. The leagues and governing bodies hope the rebrand will also allow the sport to grow more.

by Wynne Davis

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July 18, 2022 5:50 AM

Cease, White Sox top Twins 11-0 to win big series into break

Dylan Cease spun a one-hitter over seven innings in his latest masterful start for the Chicago White Sox in an 11-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

by The Associated Press

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July 18, 2022 5:47 AM

Delle Donne scores 21 points, Mystics beat Lynx 70-57

Elena Delle Donne scored 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting and had 10 rebounds, Ariel Atkins added 15 points and three steals and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 70-57 on Sunday.

by The Associated Press

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Sports

Minnesota Aurora's inaugural season comes to a close

Bonner, Thomas' triple-double help Sun beat Lynx 94-84

Twins legends 'humbled' as Hall of Fame induction nears

Timberwolves sign guard Austin Rivers for depth

After more than 30 years, a multiday women's Tour de France is back

The sports news you need to know for July 21, 2022

Minnesota Aurora coach reflects on winning season

Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author

Cease, White Sox top Twins 11-0 to win big series into break

Delle Donne scores 21 points, Mystics beat Lynx 70-57

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