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Minnesota high school football, volleyball seasons pushed to spring

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.
by MPR News Staff and John Enger

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Gophers WR Bateman skips season amid virus worries, goes pro

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. 
by The Associated Press

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Vikings sign GM Spielman to multi-year contract extension

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.
by The Associated Press

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Wild's Dumba speaks out against racial injustice as NHL resumes season

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.”

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AP source: Cards-Brewers game off after St Louis positives

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.
by The Associated Press

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Donaldson goes deep as Twins top Cards 6-3 in home opener

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.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Vikings head trainer tests positive for COVID-19

Vikings head trainer tests positive for COVID-19

Eric Sugarman, who also serves as the team’s infection control officer, confirmed that he and members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. They are in self-quarantine. The Vikings say Sugarman had no recent contact with players.
by MPR News Staff

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2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak

2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak

Two major league games scheduled for Monday night have been postponed after more than a dozen Miami Marlins players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia. 
by The Associated Press

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