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Source: Twins, Buxton agree on 7-year, $100M contract

Source: Twins, Buxton agree on 7-year, $100M contract

The Minnesota Twins and center fielder Byron Buxton agreed to a seven-year, $100 million contract Sunday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin to take back Paul Bunyan's Axe

Minnesota chops down No. 18 Wisconsin to take back Paul Bunyan's Axe

Tanner Morgan overcame an interception that was returned for a first-half touchdown, leading Minnesota on three scoring drives after halftime to surge past No. 18 Wisconsin 23-13 and reclaim Paul Bunyan's Axe.
by The Associated Press

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MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson bring host Cathy Wurzer a heaping helping of Minnesota sports fit for Thanksgiving. This week: the storied history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry, the Timberwolves's struggle for .500, the Wild's hot start to the season and a preview of the high school Prep Bowl this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

Oles Against Inequality, a group of student-athlete activists at St. Olaf College in Northfield, has organized a pop-up barbershop on campus to better serve their school's diverse communities. Aidan Lloyd, the founder of OAI, told host Cathy Wurzer why he thinks it's important for athletes to speak up and take action.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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A barbershop of their own: St. Olaf students bring diverse barbers to campus

A barbershop of their own: St. Olaf students bring diverse barbers to campus

A group of student athletes at St. Olaf College — many of whom are people of color — decided that instead of traveling outside of Northfield to find barbers who specialize in cutting different hair textures, they would bring the barbers to campus.
by Vicki Adame

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Portland eliminates Minnesota United from MLS playoffs

Portland eliminates Minnesota United from MLS playoffs

Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal and added an insurance score, and the Portland Timbers eliminated Minnesota United from the MLS playoffs with a 3-1 opening-round victory Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Vikings beat Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on last-second FG

Vikings beat Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on last-second FG

Greg Joseph made a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give the Vikings a 34-31 victory over the Packers on Sunday, finishing a classic back-and-forth with Aaron Rodgers by making sure the three-time NFL MVP didn't get to touch the ball last.
by The Associated Press

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Peterson rink earns Olympic women's curling berth

Peterson rink earns Olympic women's curling berth

Minnesotan Tabitha Peterson is heading back to the Olympics, and two men’s curling teams with ties to Minnesota — including the defending gold medal-winning Shuster rink — face off Sunday night for a trip to the Winter Games.
by The Associated Press

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