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Castro homers twice and Twins win 10-3, sending Athletics to 8th straight loss and 19th in 20 games
Willi Castro hit a pair of homers and the Minnesota Twins scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to hand the Athletics their eighth straight loss and 19th in their last 20 games, 10-3.
McCarthy, Vikings value Jefferson’s presence and leadership in offseason practices
The Minnesota Vikings urged Justin Jefferson to fully participate in their offseason program. That's a commitment some established NFL stars aren’t willing to make each spring.
New York and Minnesota still leading the way, both unbeaten Commissioner’s Cup play begins
The New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx picked up right where they left off last season when reaching the WNBA Finals. Both teams have gone undefeated so far this season games with the Lynx improving to 8-0 with a win over Phoenix on Tuesday night in a Commissioner’s Cup matchup.
Minnesota Frost's Pannek and Zumwinkle up for grabs for PWHL league draft
The Minnesota Frost announced Tuesday which players it will protect in an upcoming expansion draft that will change the look of the Professional Women's Hockey League teams. Among the other high-profile players left unprotected in a list released by the league were Minnesota’s Kelly Pannek and Grace Zumwinkle.
Wild re-sign veteran wing Marcus Johansson to 1-year, $800,000 contract to avoid free agency
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed right wing Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract that keeps the 15-year veteran from becoming a free agent. Johansson had 11 goals and 23 assists in 72 games for the Wild during the 2024-25 regular season as he bounced between the second and third lines.
Buxton drives in 5 as Twins win 10-4 to hand Athletics 7th straight loss and 18th in 19 games
Byron Buxton matched his career high with five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins extended the Athletics’ losing streak to seven games with a 10-4 victory. Buxton had a two-run double with two outs in a six-run second inning.
Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win
The extreme sport of ultrarunning is known for seemingly impossible feats. But Stephanie Case’s recent performance — six months after giving birth — is making waves far beyond the running community.
Different paths, same destination for the Thunder and Pacers, who will face off in the NBA Finals
Oklahoma City spent most of the regular season alone atop the Western Conference standings and just kept adding to its lead. Indiana didn’t spend a single day atop the Eastern Conference standings and was still under the .500 mark in early January.