Sports

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.
NHL star Vanek linked to gambling, money laundering case
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports a bookmaker in New York has pleaded guilty to trying to launder a check for $230,000 that paid off gambling debts. The check was a New York Islanders paycheck and the paper is suggesting it might have been Thomas Vanek's. He now plays for the Minnesota Wild.
Bumgarner carries Giants to 3rd World Series in five years
Before last night, Madison Bumgarner won Game 1 of this World Series, throwing seven innings and giving up one run on three hits. He won Game 5, throwing a complete game shutout.
Without Love, Timberwolves launch a new season
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Minnesota Timberwolves who are without forward Kevin Love and with a new coach.
Barr's scores on fumble return, Vikings win in OT
The stunning end Sunday came just 17 seconds after the Vikings (3-5) extended the game on Blair Walsh's 38-yard field goal on the final play of regulation.
Game day rally at U to draw crowds protesting NFL, DC team's mascot
American Indian Movement co-founder Clyde Bellecourt said he expects more than 5,000 protesters to gather outside TCF Bank Stadium for the Nov. 2 game against Washington.
Coach Kill downplays a possible move to Michigan
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the chances Kill could move.
Filmmaker J.R. Biersmith spent a year following two friends who played for the national soccer team in Somalia.
Photos: Vikings stadium construction on schedule
The number of workers on the site will increase to around 800 in January, and more than 1,100 by the spring.