Sports

LA area plans for NFL stadium, in deal involving Rams owner
The Los Angeles area is another step closer to hosting an NFL team, after the Inglewood, Calif., City Council approved a proposal for an 80,000-seat NFL stadium.
NASCAR suspends Kurt Busch over domestic abuse
Busch, who alleged his ex-girlfriend was a "trained assassin," is suspended following a family court ruling.
Batter up, already: MLB tries to speed up the 2015 season
In 2015, timers will regulate the pause between innings, and hitters must now keep one foot in the batter's box nearly all the time.
Group pulls UMD's gay-friendly status over coach's firing
Campus Pride lists the University of Minnesota-Duluth among the nation's friendliest campuses for gay students. But the group says it's dropping UMD over the firing of women's hockey coach Shannon Miller.
Garnett's return to the Wolves about more than his on-court play
The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns at Target Center Friday night.
From store to rink? Wild considers former Macy's spot for practice site
The Minnesota Wild is considering the former Macy's store in downtown St. Paul for a practice facility. The move would free the Xcel Energy Center for other uses on non-game days.
Agent confirms Garnett returning to Timberwolves
Kevin Garnett, one of the best ever to play basketball for the Minnesota Timberwolves, will return to the team as part of a trade.
35 years after Miracle on Ice: The Red Army Soviet story
This weekend marks the 35th anniversary of the game that became known as the Miracle on Ice. A new documentary, "Red Army," tells the story of the losing team.