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Gatlin spoils Bolt's farewell in 100 with remarkable gold

The Jamaican great finished third in his final 100-meter race, with Justin Gatlin and Christian Coleman taking gold and silver Saturday at the world championships.
by Associated Press

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Twins looking to the future

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discusses the state of the Twins who have fallen off in the playoff chase since the All-Star break.
by MPR News Staff

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Border-spanning adventure trail in the works for northern Minn.

Border-spanning adventure trail in the works for northern Minn.

An adventure touring trail that could span as many as 500 miles may open as soon as next summer, but local officials are less than enthusiastic.
by Dan Gunderson

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Student athletes who specialize early are injured more often, study finds

Student athletes who specialize early are injured more often, study finds

High school athletes who tended to focus on one sport were 50 percent more likely to get hurt than those who hadn't specialized. Injuries included ankle sprains, knee tendonitis, and stress fractures.
by Allison Aubrey

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Study: CTE found in nearly all donated NFL player brains

Study: CTE found in nearly all donated NFL player brains

As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, this serves as a reminder of how dangerous football can be.
by Tom Goldman

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Mille Lacs Lake walleye closure extended until Aug. 11

Mille Lacs Lake walleye closure extended until Aug. 11

The decision means walleye fishing on Mille Lacs will remain closed until Friday, Aug 11. The lake will then reopen to catch-and-release-only fishing for walleyes through the Labor Day weekend, when the season will close again through Nov. 30.
by Associated Press

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