Rays pound Liriano in 8-2 win over TwinsApril 28, 2011 6:10 AMBy Jon Krawczynski, Associated PressSnow flakes and Christmas carols did nothing to cool off the surging Tampa Bay Rays. These boys from the Sunshine State looked right at home at snowy Target Field.
Play3min 46secVikings stadium funding counts on Twins merchandise salesApril 28, 2011 5:00 AMBy Tim NelsonThe clock is ticking down at the Capitol on a potential deal to build a new football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, including ways to pay for it. Surprisingly, some of the biggest contributors to that effort may be Minnesota Twins fans.
Judge denies NFL request to freeze lockout rulingApril 27, 2011 8:49 PMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressU.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson turned down the NFL's request to put her ruling on hold pending appeals and guaranteeing more limbo for all 32 teams, thousands of players and millions of fans.
Goodell: NFL preparing for every contingencyApril 27, 2011 2:08 PMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressNFL players urged a federal judge Wednesday to deny the league's request to essentially restore the lockout, saying their careers were at stake. Commissioner Roger Goodell, meanwhile, said owners were preparing for every contingency.
NFL players can go back to work -- for nowApril 26, 2011 8:35 AMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressThe NFL is a long way from playing football again - even if players are welcomed back to work with no lockout to stop them.
Judge orders end to NFL lockout, league to appealApril 25, 2011 10:16 PMBy Dave Campbell, Associated PressSeven weeks into the NFL lockout, players have an early triumph over the owners in court. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an immediate end to the lockout Monday, but the owners immediately filed notice of their intent to appeal the decision.
Twins beat Indians 4-3 to take seriesApril 24, 2011 5:57 PMEver so gradually, the Minnesota Twins are finally starting to show signs of the team that was expected to contend for a third straight division title. A two-run double in the seventh inning that lifted the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, Minnesota's third straight win after a putrid start.
Thome's bat helps the Twins down the Orioles 3-1April 21, 2011 9:59 PMThome hit his 591st career home run and had two RBIs to back a dominating pitching performance by Scott Baker.
MSU, Mankato president OKs killing three athletic programsApril 21, 2011 3:59 PMBy Mark SteilBudget cuts claim men's and women's swimming and women's bowling as school looks for $3 million in savings.
St. Paul mayor boosts Saints ballpark, has Vikings stadium money worriesApril 21, 2011 2:45 PMBy Laura YuenThe St. Paul mayor is concerned with financing for a new Vikings stadium, but is throwing his full support behind a new ballpark for the St. Paul Saints.