Sports

The city's Mayo Civic Center commission got a look Tuesday at the economics of a proposed $58 million sports arena.
The Minnesota Gophers beat the Buffalo Bulls 17-7 in their first game with new head coach P.J. Fleck. The team didn't look very energized, but Fleck said he never feels bad about any kind of victory.
Hmong dance team mentor accuses Lynx of using 'exploitative' sales tactics
A school's Hmong dance team called off a performance at Friday's Lynx game after realizing it was, in his words, a "pay to play" deal rather than a genuine performance invitation. The Lynx issued a statement apologizing for "any miscommunication surrounding the performance."
Benches clear -- again and again -- during brawls between Yankees and Tigers
The confrontation opened with a hit batter and an inside pitch, but before long, both benches had cleared amid a flurry of fists. Then, they cleared again. And again. Luckily, no one appears injured.
The Minnesota Lynx are in San Antonio Friday to take on the Stars.
Radio Camp 2017: Sights and sounds of the Saints
This summer, MPR News and ThreeSixty Journalism launched their first-ever radio broadcast summer camp for advanced ThreeSixty students. Here are their stories.
DNR official: Strong walleye fishing on Mille Lacs not a sign of healthy population
Only catch-and-release was allowed this summer, and even that was banned for more than a month. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its a necessary step to protect the walleye population.
The top two teams in the WNBA face off tonight at the Xcel Energy Center when the Lynx host Los Angeles. The Twins beat the Brewers last night by a score of 7 to 2 for their fifth straight win. And the Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 17 to 10 last night in Minnesota's pre-season opener. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about this week in sports.