Sports

Saturday offers Minnesota sports fans a relatively rare chance to see the good and the bad back-to-back in downtown Minneapolis.
U wrestling coach placed on paid administrative leave
University of Minnesota wrestling coach J Robinson has been placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation of his program, new athletics director Mark Coyle said in a statement Wednesday.
U police investigating alleged drug use, sales among wrestlers
News reports have cited sources that say multiple wrestlers were using Xanax, a prescription anti-anxiety drug, and four of them were selling it.
On Thursday, the team suspended pitching coach Neil Allen after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Minnesota Twins leaders said Thursday the team has indefinitely suspended pitching coach Neil Allen with pay after learning of a pending charge against him of driving under the influence.
With no route to run, the Minneapolis Marathon is canceled
The Team Ortho Foundation, the nonprofit that organizes the marathon, didn't lock down routes in time for the June 5 event. Organizers are offering full refunds to runners who already registered.
In basketball's D-League, player takes long shot at NBA dream
John Holland made six figures playing pro basketball in Europe. He traded that for $19,000 and Canton, Ohio, playing on the Cleveland Cavaliers' farm team for a chance to play in the NBA.