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Brandi Chastain's Hall Of Fame plaque looks like basically anyone but her
The bronze depiction of the U.S. soccer legend called to mind Jimmy Carter, Eleanor Roosevelt and Gary Busey. Chastain took it in stride: "It's not the most flattering, but it's nice."
Cup-seeking Wild unveil new GM Fenton: 'No pressure, Paul'
The new general manager of the Minnesota Wild has been tasked with retooling a roster that has produced a consistent regular season winner but, more importantly, scant success in the playoffs.
Favre says he went to rehab 3 times to fight addictions
Retired quarterback Brett Favre says he made three trips to rehabilitation centers during his Hall of Fame career to fight his dependence on painkillers and alcohol.
Paul Fenton has been hired as general manager of the Minnesota Wild after 20 seasons in the front office with the division rival Nashville Predators.
WNBA champion Lynx celebrate title with fans, kick off 20th season
Fans from near and far came to the game to see the Minnesota Lynx, including the core of the team that won last year, start a run for a fifth WNBA championship banner.
Expansion Vegas Golden Knights advance to Stanley Cup Final
The Golden Knights become the first expansion team since the 1968 St. Louis Blues — when the six initial expansion teams were put alone in the West — to get to the final.
Justify wins foggy Preakness, keeps Triple Crown bid alive
On a sloppy track similar to the conditions in the Kentucky Derby, Justify improved to 5-0 and will go to the Belmont Stakes in New York on June 9 looking to win the Triple Crown.
Twins put Mauer on DL with concussion symptoms
The team recalled outfielder Jake Cave from Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old Cave was in the Twins' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve on the team's upcoming season
The Lynx kick off their season on Sunday at Target Center, against the Los Angeles Sparks— the team they beat last fall to win their fourth WNBA championship.