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Sports

Skier Jessie Diggins on next week’s World Cup race – and her new memoir

Skier Jessie Diggins on next week’s World Cup race – and her new memoir

Many of the world's best cross-country skiers will gear up in Minneapolis next week for the final sprint race of the World Cup season. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Olympic gold medalist and Afton native Jessie Diggins about the World Cup, and her new memoir, “Brave Enough.”
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Curling considers new rules to speed up the sport

Curling considers new rules to speed up the sport

The 500-year-old sport of curling is looking for ways to shorten games and keep fans engaged. The sport's governing body is considering radical rule changes as it tries to balance centuries of tradition with the modern need to move things along.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota's high school hockey tournament finally gets its own history book

Minnesota's high school hockey tournament finally gets its own history book

“We wanted to fill a need that we thought the tournament deserved,” said “Tourney Time” co-author David La Vaque. The book highlights the 75-year tournament's memorable moments and great Minnesota players, including Herb Brooks, John Mayasich and Neal Broten.
by Tarkor Zehn and Kyle Shiely

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Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?

Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?

The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 — less than five months away.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota defeats Portland 3-1 in MLS opener for both teams

Kevin Molino scored two goals and Minnesota United beat the Portland Timbers 3-1 in the season opener for both teams. Molino's first goal in the 51st minute came after a scoreless first half.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Gophers hoops star Banham set to join Minnesota Lynx

Ex-Gophers hoops star Banham set to join Minnesota Lynx

The Lynx have reached a deal for Connecticut Sun guard Rachel Banham that will bring her back to Minnesota. The Lakeville North High School graduate and University of Minnesota star was the 2016 Big Ten Player of the Year.
by MPR News Staff

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Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

After a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of COVID-19, the Tokyo organizing committee CEO said "our basic thoughts are that we will go ahead with the Olympic and Paralympic Games as scheduled."
by The Associated Press

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