Sports

California to let college athletes make money, defying NCAA
Under the law, which takes effect in 2023, students at public and private universities in the state will be allowed to sign deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers or other advertisers and profit from their images, names or likenesses, just like the pros.
Boxall's header gives Minnesota United 1-1 draw with LAFC
This breakout season for the Loons has brought many measures of success, none more marked than a pair of performances against league-leading Los Angeles FC.
Bears lose QB, shut down Vikings in 16-6 win
Chase Daniel threw for 195 yards and a touchdown after Mitchell Trubisky got knocked out of the game with an injury on the opening drive, and the Chicago Bears swarmed NFL rushing leader Dalvin Cook in a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Defense at the forefront as Vikings travel to take on Bears
It's shaping up to be a defensive battle as the Minnesota Vikings travel to Chicago to take on the Bears on Sunday afternoon. MPR's Jeffrey Bissoy and John Wanamaker previewed the matchup.
Schoop hits Twins' 300th homer in 10-4 win over Tigers
Minnesota was tied with the New York Yankees for the big league lead with 299 homers coming in. Jonathan Schoop hit Minnesota's record 300th home run, Willians Astudillo also went deep and the AL Central champion Twins rallied past the Detroit Tigers 10-4 Thursday.
For the Twins, the 'bombas' are impressive, but so is the potential win total
The Twins are poised to clinch a playoff spot within the next few days. No matter how a potential postseason runs plays out, the regular season win total will be one of the highest in team history.