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July 5, 2019 4:00 AM

Photos: In chasing Tour de France, a photographer finds her voice

Early in her career, Caroline Yang pursued her dream of photographing the Tour de France. With the new Tour set to start Saturday, Yang shares some of her images, and what it took to get them.

by Caroline Yang

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July 2, 2019 4:17 PM

U.S. powers to women's World Cup final after defeating England 2-1

The U.S. goes to its third straight finals after a hard-fought semifinal game.

by Russell Lewis

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July 2, 2019 1:42 PM

Women athletes deserve more respect. Why don't they get it?

The U.S. women's national soccer team has made a dominant showing in the Women's World Cup. Its performance has been celebrated, but also met with varying levels of criticism. MPR News host Kerri Miller wonders, "Why don't women athletes get more respect?"

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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July 2, 2019 11:44 AM

Women's World Cup: U.S. faces England in battle to reach the final

Fresh from a win over France, the Americans are just one game away from Sunday's World Cup final. But a strong, confident England team wants to upset their plans.

by Laurel Wamsley

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July 1, 2019 7:13 PM

LA Angels' pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at 27

The team announced his death and police in Southlake, Texas, said Skaggs had been found unresponsive in his hotel room. The Angels were due to start a series against the Rangers on Monday.

by Barbara Campbell

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June 30, 2019 8:00 PM

As NBA free agency begins, what are the Timberwolves looking for?

The NBA's free agency period began Sunday night. For the Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams, it's a chance to acquire players to fill gaps that remain after the NBA Draft earlier in the month.

by John Wanamaker and Jeffrey Bissoy

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June 30, 2019 3:45 PM

Teen ump caught in parents' brawl gets major league support

The 13-year-old umpire caught in the middle of a brawl at a youth baseball game got a big league show of support Sunday.

by Associated Press

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June 28, 2019 4:54 PM

Minneapolis theater finds a crowd for World Cup screenings

The Riverview Theater offered screenings of the international tournament since it began in June and will continue to stream games. The Riverview hosted all the U.S. Women's National Team games so far.

by John Nguyen

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June 28, 2019 4:28 PM

Rapinoe has 2 goals and U.S. knocks France out 2-1

Megan Rapinoe went from controversy to triumph, scoring twice for the United States in the much-anticipated clash with host France to send the defending champions into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory Friday night.

by Associated Press