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Mid-American Conference cancels fall football due to coronavirus; Big Ten taps brakes on practices
The Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league at college football's highest level to cancel its fall season because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the Big Ten is tapping the brakes on the football preseason, telling its schools that until further notice full contact practices cannot begin.
Fan-free playoff hockey still proving plenty intense
Four days into a most unusual Stanley Cup tournament, it's clear that playoff hockey is still playoff hockey, even without the roar of the crowd. The Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks have proven as much with jawing and hitting back and forth. 
Big Ten football season set to begin on Labor Day weekend
The Big Ten has released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned there is no certainty games will be played.
Minnesota high school football, volleyball seasons pushed to spring
The Minnesota State High School League on Tuesday backed a plan to move high school football and volleyball to spring seasons this year while other fall sports maintain modified schedules in response to COVID-19.
Gophers WR Bateman skips season amid virus worries, goes pro
Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman has opted out of the 2020 season amid concerns about the coronavirus. He will forgo his remaining two years of eligibility to enter the 2021 NFL draft. 
Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed general manager Rick Spielman to a multi-year contract extension on Monday, the latest move toward maintaining continuity among the club's key leaders.
Wild's Dumba speaks out against racial injustice as NHL resumes season
Minnesota’s Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel during the U.S. national anthem when he did so before Saturday's opening playoff game. “Racism is everywhere, and we need to fight against it,” he said. “We will fight against injustice. … Hockey is a great game, but it could be a whole lot greater, and it starts with all of us.”
AP source: Cards-Brewers game off after St Louis positives
Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee has been postponed after multiple Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Donaldson goes deep as Twins top Cards 6-3 in home opener
Josh Donaldson homered and drove in two runs in his Target Field debut with Minnesota, Jorge Polanco hit a two-run shot and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in their home opener on Tuesday night.