Sports

UMD investigated after discrimination complaint
A federal agency is launching a civil rights investigation into gender discrimination at the University of Minnesota Duluth following a complaint by three ex-coaches and several current and former athletes.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova failed drug test at Australian Open
The five-time Grand Slam champion said she was notified by the International Tennis Federation several days ago that she tested positive for meldonium.
Five-time MVP Peyton Manning will announce his retirement
Manning, who is the NFL's all-time leading passer and its winningest starting quarterback, just won his second Super Bowl during his 18th season.
Gophers men's basketball team staggers to end of season shorthanded
The men's basketball team at the University of Minnesota is shorthanded after three players were suspended.
A team of refugees will compete at the Olympic Games in Rio
Previously, athletes who didn't represent a country weren't allowed to compete. The IOC says the all-refugee team will compete under the Olympic flag and be treated like all other teams.
St. Paul OKs $18.4M for infrastructure at soccer stadium site
The City Council on Wednesday night approved an agreement that would put up $18.4 million in public funds to build infrastructure at the planned stadium near Snelling Avenue and Interstate 94.
Suspended Minnesota player reported theft of phone to police
City of Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Mike Hartley said Kevin Dorsey filed a report Sunday, saying his phone was stolen four days earlier from a shoe store at the Mall of America.
The changes are expected to save the financially strained athletics department $250,000 annually.
AP source: Minnesota players punished for explicit video
Kevin Dorsey, Nate Mason and Dupree McBrayer were benched Sunday for what the Gophers announced as a violation of team rules. They are not under investigation for any criminal charges, a source said.
Photos: Crashed Ice brings world championship to St. Paul
Cameron Naasz of Lakeville took the title, becoming the first American to win the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship.