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June 21, 2022 7:42 AM

Allyson Felix launches a child care initiative for athlete moms

Allyson Felix is the most decorated US track and field athlete in history. As she wraps up her last season, she focuses on supporting other athletes moms.

by Olivia Hampton

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June 19, 2022 7:59 PM

The world swimming body effectively bans transgender women from women's events

The decision was the latest salvo in an ongoing fight over whether trans athletes should compete according to their gender identity or their sex assigned at birth.

by Joe Hernandez

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June 19, 2022 9:28 AM

Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1

Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2022 9:37 AM

Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2

Arizona was helped by some erratic Minnesota defense, with Devin Smeltzer fielding a bunt by Hager and throwing it away, allowing two runs to score.

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June 18, 2022 4:00 AM

Sports betting ads are everywhere. Some worry gamblers will pay a steep price

Gambling on sports has becoming a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. But critics warn that the torrent of ads — and limited regulation — could pose risks for problem gamblers and young people.

by Joe Hernandez

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June 12, 2022 10:44 AM

MLB batting leader Arraez hits 1st slam, Twins beat Rays 6-5

Luis Arraez got at least three hits for the seventh time this season, raising his average to .367. He has three home runs this year, including two in the last three games.

by The Associated Press

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June 11, 2022 9:21 AM

Buxton hits another pair of HRs as Twins power past Rays

Buxton's first homer was a no-doubt drive into the second deck. The second one came off a half-swing, no less, that managed to travel into the bullpen behind left-center.

by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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June 9, 2022 1:17 PM

MN Now sports update - June 9, 2022

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson from Ten-thousand Takes sports talk radio and television program talk with Cathy Wurzer about the Twins and Yankees, the new Saudi golf tour, a sneaky Vikings mini camp and the dismal season the Lynx are having.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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June 9, 2022 4:00 AM

League of her own: Twins baseball clinic to honor St. Paul’s Toni Stone

Stone broke gender and racial barriers as the first woman to play in a men’s pro league, proving over and again she could play the game. On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins will host a baseball clinic and scrimmages for girls as part of the Toni Stone Invitational.

by Peter Cox