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China says U.S. diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit

China says U.S. diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit

China is accusing the U.S. of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian's comment Tuesday came amid a barrage of Chinese criticism of the Biden administration's announcement.
by The Associated Press

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New women's soccer team raises $1 million in investment from Minnesotans

New women's soccer team raises $1 million in investment from Minnesotans

A bunch of ordinary people in Minnesota and beyond just invested $1 million in a new local women’s soccer team. Andrea Yoch, president of Minnesota Women’s Soccer, spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the community ownership drive and the future of the club.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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China attacks potential U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics

China attacks potential U.S. diplomatic boycott of Olympics

China on Monday threatened to take “firm countermeasures” if the U.S. proceeds with a diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
by The Associated Press

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Lions earn first win of season with last-second victory over Vikings

Lions earn first win of season with last-second victory over Vikings

The Lions finally found a victory when Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting previously winless Detroit to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

Cross country skiers grapple with how to rid their sport of 'forever chemicals'

For decades, PFAS, the group of so-called “forever chemicals,” have been used to make ultra-fast wax that’s prized by cross country skiers. The industry is slowly trying to wean itself from the wax. But it will still be allowed at a big national-level race in Duluth this weekend.
by Dan Kraker

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MN sports roundup: Jerry Kill will return; Win-nesota?

MN sports roundup: Jerry Kill will return; Win-nesota?

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson are back with another update on Minnesota sports for host Cathy Wurzer. This week: Jerry Kill is set to return to the Gopher football stadium after swearing never to set foot in it again, and Nelson displays a sign of delirium: optimism about Minnesota sports.
by Cathy Wurzer

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MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
by The Associated Press

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Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87

Golf pioneer Lee Elder has died at the age of 87. Elder broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters, and he paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow. 
by The Associated Press

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