Sports

U.S. indicts 14 in FIFA corruption inquiry
"This really is the World Cup of fraud," says Richard Weber, chief of the IRS' Criminal Investigation unit, "and today we are issuing FIFA a red card."
The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the strengths and weaknesses of the top prospects.
Saints opener at new ballpark features win, old tricks
A sellout crowd packed into the 7,200-seat stadium, and the Saints put on a show, complete with wacky announcers and a pig mascot.
Target Field gets even greener
Special bins will be placed around the stadium where fans can toss compostable packaging and leftover food.
Timberwolves win draft lottery
It's the first time since 2004 the team with the worst record won the No. 1 pick.
Legislature ignores pitch for soccer stadium tax break
Minnesota United Owner Bill McGuire is still hopeful he'll win the property-tax exemption he said he'll need to make the stadium financially viable.
Saints to play ball for first time at CHS Field
Monday's game is the first of two exhibition matchups against the Sioux City Explorers. The home opener is Thursday.