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Fowles donates some of MVP bonus to provide bikes to girls
"It's more important than ever for people to use their platform for good and I have always wanted to find a way to share my love of cycling with others," said the 2017 WNBA MVP.
Lynx seek to win 4th WNBA title, avenge loss to LA Sparks
For the sixth time in the last seven seasons, the Minnesota Lynx are in the WNBA Finals. But even if appearances in the finals have become routine, there's no lack of motivation for this year's squad.
Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Pats
Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopath.
Boxer LaMotta, immortalized in 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95
The Bronx Bull, as he was known in his fighting days, compiled an 83-19-4 record with 30 knockouts, in a career that began in 1941 and ended in 1954.
Around the world in not quite 80 days, cyclist smashes record
Mark Beaumont arrived in Paris Monday after circumnavigating the Earth on two wheels over 79 days.
The Minnesota Lynx now hold a two game to none lead in their best of five WNBA playoff series against Washington.
Whalen's return to the Lynx isn't the first comeback of her career
Guard Lindsay Whalen is back on the court after a hand injury had her sitting out several games. And it's not the first time that's happened to her.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the season ahead.
Saying 'we have to get better,' Fleck tackles struggling football program
As the new Gophers head coach, P.J. Fleck has a lot of work ahead of him as he tries to turn around a program that hasn't won a conference championship in 50 years.