Sports

Michael Phelps coming to swim meet at U
The Arena Pro Swim Series kicks off Thursday at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
Claeys named Gophers head football coach
Tracy Claeys, who was named interim head coach following Jerry Kill's resignation last month, signed a three-year contract.
Photos: Jamming for the title of world's best derby team
Roller derby teams from around the U.S. and the world competed in a single-elimination tournament this weekend in St. Paul.
Vikings' Bridgewater expected to be OK to play Sunday
Minnesota Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer said he thinks quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will be ready to go next week despite a vicious hit Sunday that forced him out of the game.
Twins win bidding for rights to Korean slugger
Per Major League Baseball rules, the Twins have a 30-day exclusive negotiating period to sign first baseman Byung-ho Park to a contract.
Missouri football players strike to demand ouster of university president
The football players joined a growing movement that has called for the university to seriously address systemic racism. For months, students have staged demonstrations across the university system.
Teague deputy to resign from U of M athletic department
Mike Ellis said he's been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation into unspecified complaints filed against him.
Appointment of new U football coach mired in bigger issues
Interim head coach Tracy Claeys wants to know soon if he will be named to that position permanently.