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With future uncertain, Oromo Olympian visits Minnesota
Olympian Feyisa Lilesa hasn't returned home after protesting the Ethiopian government during the Rio games. He was invited to visit with members of Minnesota's Oromo community this weekend, and will continue to travel the U.S. until he can find a place to settle and compete.
Zimmer tells radio show that Peterson has torn meniscus
Minnesota Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson, was injured in the third quarter of Minnesota's victory over Green Bay on Sunday. Coach Mike Zimmer says Peterson has a torn meniscus in his left knee.
Iranian cyclist dies after crash in Paralympics road race
"This is truly heart-breaking news, and the thoughts and condolences of the whole Paralympic Movement are with Bahman's family, friends, and teammates, as well as the whole of the National Paralympic Committee of Iran," IPC President Philip Craven said in a statement.
Watch: 2 elite soccer players take on a pack of 8-year-olds
What happens when two talented 36-year-olds face off against 30 8-year-olds on a soccer field?
On Sunday night the Minnesota Vikings play their first regular season game at U.S. Bank Stadium against their arch rival the Green Bay Packers.
Lynx extend Whalen, Augustus contracts
The Minnesota Lynx said Thursday the team signed guards Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen to multi-year contract extensions. Details, including the length of the extensions, were not disclosed.
NCAA pulls 7 postseason events out of N.C. due to LGBT law
In a news release Monday, the NCAA says the decision by its board of governors came "because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections."