Sports

A cat — in a Miami football stadium for some reason — dangles, falls and survives
College football fans at the University of Miami-Appalachian State game gasped as the cat fell, then cheered when it survived. "If the cat can help our red-zone offense, I'll see if we can get it a scholarship," Miami's coach said afterward.
Vikings rally to force OT, end up losing to Bengals
Evan McPherson kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to push the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 season-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Surfers are trading natural waves for artificial ones in Waco, Texas
The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.
Vikings ironman and Hall of Famer Mick Tingelhoff dies at 81
Hall of Fame center Mick Tingelhoff, the ultimate ironman who started 240 consecutive games at a bruising position for the Minnesota Vikings and played in four Super Bowls, has died. He was 81.
Gold medalist Gable Steveson having fun as he considers next move
Wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory to earn an Olympic gold medal. He could go to mixed martial arts, professional wrestling or head back to Minnesota to defend his NCAA heavyweight wrestling title.
Vikings sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extension on Sunday, securing the team's longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his decorated career.
Canada beats U.S. 5-1 in women's world hockey championship
Jamie Lee Rattray scored twice and Canada overwhelmed the United States 5-1 on Thursday night in the women's world hockey championship, ending the Americans' winning streak in the event at 29 games.
1st Paralympic gold medal goes to Paige Greco of Australia
Australian cyclist Paige Greco has earned the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics. She won the 3,000-meter pursuit on the track at the velodrome. It was the first of 24 gold medals up for grabs as the Paralympics got underway in the middle of a pandemic.
Paralympics open in empty stadium — just like Olympics
The Paralympics began Tuesday in the same empty National Stadium — during the same pandemic — as the opening and closing ceremonies of the recently completed Tokyo Olympics.
2021 Paralympics are here: Meet the Minnesota athletes
Fifteen athletes with Minnesota ties will compete in the Tokyo Paralympics games. They range in sports from basketball to swimming to judo. The action starts Tuesday.