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The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed shortly before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players.
Twins clinch second straight playoff berth
Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.
Former longtime Twins manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement from Tigers
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire announced his immediate retirement barely over an hour before Saturday night's game against Cleveland, saying he's been “stressed out” and not feeling well. Gardenhire previously spent 13 seasons with the Twins.
Wild captain Koivu's long run comes to an end in Minnesota
Mikko Koivu’s extraordinary career with the Minnesota Wild is over. The team says it will not resign the 37-year-old Finn, whose contract is expiring. Koivu is the only full-time captain the club has had.
Lynx edge Mercury 80-79 to advance to WNBA semifinals
Rookie of the year Crystal Dangerfield scored 15 of her 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Phoenix 80-79 on Thursday night to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
MSHSL set to revisit decision on restricting fall sports
The Minnesota State High School League will meet Monday to review the decision to cancel some fall sports in the face of COVID-19.
Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team. Gophers games will have "significantly reduced" in person attendance at games, following state health guidelines and season tickets will not be offered.
School leader: Big Ten football on hold until questions answered
The University of Wisconsin chancellor says Big Ten football will remain on hold until there are answers to questions about COVID-19 testing and tracing. Big Ten leaders are reconsidering a fall season after a weekend of meetings about a plan to begin play as soon as mid-October.
Rodgers, Packers roll past Vikings in largely empty stadium
Aaron Rodgers took full advantage of the young cornerbacks and the largely empty stadium in Minnesota, beginning his 13th season as Green Bay's starting quarterback by passing for 364 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Packers past the Vikings on Sunday.