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The Athletics Department says they've been suspended from team activity pending further information. It says federal and state law precludes releasing further details.
U.S. women's soccer team inspiring young fans back home
When the Americans took on Chile in the Women's World Cup, youth soccer players in Burnsville discussed strategy and followed their every move. The women's team is providing inspiration that goes beyond the game.
The Minnesota State High School League's John Millea reviews the state track and field meet and looks ahead to the state baseball finals with MPR's Andrew Krueger.
Lloyd scores 2, U.S. downs Chile 3-0 at World Cup
Carli Lloyd scored a pair of goals for the United Stated in a somewhat subdued 3-0 victory over Chile that advanced the defending Women's World Cup champions to the round of 16.
'Joe was the rock': Twins retire Mauer's No. 7 in Target Field ceremony
"Wearing the No. 7 for the last 15 years has been my absolute pleasure," Mauer told the crowd, his voice getting emotional, "and being able to play my entire career in that number, in front of my family, friends and fans, here at home, means more to me than any of you will ever know."
Arch Madness: Blues win 1st Stanley Cup, beating Bruins 4-1
Ryan O'Reilly scored for the fourth straight game and rookie Jordan Binnington stopped 32 shots in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Boston Bruins and their first NHL championship.
Minnesota runner Gabriele Grunewald dies after cancer complications
Grunewald was surrounded by family and friends at home in her final moments of life. The 32-year-old died Tuesday after complications of cancer found in her liver in 2017, according to her husband.