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Gophers' Pitts says she's transferring amid suspension
Minnesota leading scorer Destiny Pitts said Thursday she is transferring after the Gophers suspended her for unspecified “conduct unbecoming a member of the team.”
Twins finalize 3-year, $30M contract with Sanó
Miguel Sanó’s tenure with Minnesota has flashed all the potential the Twins envisioned when they started scouting him as a 13-year-old in the Dominican Republic.
WNBA's 8-year labor deal to hike average salary to $130,000
The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time.
Zimmer, Vikings aim to get over hump with changes inevitable
The Minnesota Vikings are still trying to figure out how to get over the hump in the NFL playoffs after a third appearance in six years under coach Mike Zimmer. His first offseason priority will be to fill out his staff.
Iran's only female Olympic medalist says she has defected
Kimia Alizadeh, who won a bronze medal in taekwondo at the 2016 Summer Olympics, described her decision to leave Iran as difficult, but necessary.
Blind sled dog completes 100-mile race in northern Minnesota
Indy, a 7-year-old Alaskan husky, is officially back in action after losing his sight more than three years ago. He’ll join a team of sled dogs to take on the 300-mile John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon later this month.
Source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach
The Cleveland Browns are hiring Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.
Vikings' season ends with playoff loss to 49ers
With Dalvin Cook unable to get anything going on the ground against San Francisco, the Vikings had no chance against a healthy 49ers defense and lost the divisional round playoff game 27-10 on Saturday.