Sports

From farm fields to the world's stage: A history of Hazeltine
Hazeltine National Golf Club hasn't always been the star it is today. There was a long period when the viability of the club was in doubt.
5 things to know before you go to the Ryder Cup
Can you bring your selfie stick? No. A ladder? Definitely not. Here are a few other things to know about tickets, transportation and etiquette before you head to Hazeltine.
Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident
The young ace was Major League Baseball's Rookie of the Year in 2013. When he died, he had the second most strikeouts of any pitcher in the National League.
Golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87
He brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Walter Bush, former hockey executive, dies at 86
Walter Bush, the former USA Hockey president and primary founder of the Minnesota North Stars, died Thursday.
Vikings-Panthers still on for Sunday despite Charlotte unrest
The NFL said it expects the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings to play Sunday in Charlotte. Charlotte's been reeling from two days of public protests over the police shooting of a black man.
Minnesota-based writer Todd Smith says hockey players are a lot tougher than other athletes.
Broadcast Journalist Series: Justin Ellis of ESPN the Magazine
As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series Justin Ellis, Senior Editor of ESPN the Magazine, joined MPR News host Tom Weber to talk about covering sports - the challenges, the ethics, and the compelling stories.
Vikings' Peterson faces surgery Thursday; return unknown
Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will have surgery Thursday to deal with a torn meniscus in his left knee and it's not clear when, or if, he'll return to play this season.