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U.S. beats Colombia 2-0, but will be shorthanded vs. China

U.S. beats Colombia 2-0, but will be shorthanded vs. China

The Americans won and advanced to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup, but lost midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday for its next match, as each received her second yellow card of the tournament.
by Russell Lewis and Christopher Dean Hopkins

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Curling club in Blaine named U.S. Olympic training site

The United States Olympic Committee on Monday announced that Four Seasons Curling Club will be one of 18 official training sites across the nation.
by Brandt Williams

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Chambers Bay as the future of American golf?

Chambers Bay as the future of American golf?

Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., near Tacoma, is improbable, controversial -- and might represent the future of the game.
by Tom Goldman

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Photos: North Star Grand Prix takes over Uptown

Photos: North Star Grand Prix takes over Uptown

The North Star Bicycle Festival took over the streets of Uptown Friday night for the fourth stage of the racing series.
by MPR News Staff

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Grandma's Marathon: Racing for a record

Grandma's Marathon: Racing for a record

Racers crossed the finish line in Duluth's Canal Park this morning. Elisha Barno and Jane Kibii, both of Kenya, had the top times for men and women.
by Tracy Mumford

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Hamline hosts Paralympics athletes for championship

Over 200 athletes from around the world will compete at the U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championship at Hamline University in St. Paul this weekend.
by Riham Feshir

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Vikings remain tight-lipped on stadium naming rights deal

Vikings remain tight-lipped on stadium naming rights deal

Despite the public funding, Vikings officials say what they got for the stadium naming rights is team business and that reports of a $220 million deal aren't accurate.
by Jon Collins

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Vikings stadium board politics get ugly; treasurer quits, blasts chair

Vikings stadium board politics get ugly; treasurer quits, blasts chair

Duane Benson said Friday he's resigning from the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, claiming board chair Michele Kelm-Helgen called him a liar and impugned his character.
by Jon Collins

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Buxton flashes speed, but hitting is a question mark

After a hot May, the Minneosta Twins have struggled in June.

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Sneak play scores 'urban explorer' early shots of Vikings stadium

A New York City-based writer broke into the Vikings stadium construction site in the wee hours of the night last month to take long-exposure shots between cranes and staircase frames.
by Riham Feshir

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