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First openly transgender professional athlete retires

First openly transgender professional athlete retires

Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.
by Laura Roman

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Gophers out after first round of NCAA tournament

Gophers out after first round of NCAA tournament

It was a bitter ending for a Minnesota team that bounced back from a five-game losing streak at midseason. But the Gophers program is back on solid footing after returning to the NCAAs for the first time since 2013.
by Associated Press

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U.S. women's hockey players stand firm in wage fight decision

U.S. women's hockey players stand firm in wage fight decision

U.S. women's hockey players let a deadline to decide on whether they'll boycott the world championships pass Thursday without any indication they've changed their minds in a standoff with USA Hockey over wages.
by Associated Press

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Women's national hockey team to sit out world championships

Women's national hockey team to sit out world championships

Citing a need for "significant progress" on issues of pay and equitable treatment, the U.S. women's team said Wednesday it will not play in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championship.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Snow can't stop Major League Soccer launch -- or its fans

Photos: Snow can't stop Major League Soccer launch -- or its fans

The world's game as played in March in Minnesota looks a bit different than a match in Milan, Manchester or Madrid. For starters, to get maximum visibility in steadily falling snow, the ball is a blaze orange color familiar to hunters.
by Matt Sepic and Caroline Yang

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