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Sports

Metrodome seats are getting new life

Metrodome seats are getting new life

The Woodbury Bulletin says the Metrodome's signature blue seats are waiting for fans again: Woodbury High School Royals fans. The paper reports that Royals Stadium has 400 seats salvaged from the Metrodome.
by Tim Nelson

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Lynx overcoming injury issues in hot start

The undefeated Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA are at home tonight against the San Antonio Stars. MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about what's been working for the Lynx so far this year.

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At Target Field, peanuts, candy, popcorn -- and raffle tickets

At Target Field, peanuts, candy, popcorn -- and raffle tickets

Pro sports teams are hawking more than beer and brats at games these days. They're also pushing raffle tickets that give lucky fans at the stadium a chance to win thousands and raise money for charities too.
by The Associated Press

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In college lacrosse, two Native Americans flirt with history

In college lacrosse, two Native Americans flirt with history

The Tewaaraton Award is college lacrosse's equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, given out each year to the sport's best male and female players. If either of two brothers were to win it, he would be the first Native American to do so. The irony: Lacrosse was created by Native Americans.
by Gene Demby

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Vikings stadium construction shifting into high gear

Vikings stadium construction shifting into high gear

The workforce on the Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis is about to increase dramatically.
by Tim Nelson

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Timberwolves coaching search takes odd turn

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still looking for a new head coach after their first choice decided he did not want the job. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about how the search has gone so far, and where the team could look next.

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Double duty: Kurt Busch set for 1,100-mile bid

Appearing loose and ready to go, Kurt Busch chatted with family and well-wishers hours before he tried to become just the second driver to complete the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in a single day.
by The Associated Press

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Reports: Clippers owner Sterling agrees to sell team

Reports: Clippers owner Sterling agrees to sell team

Donald Sterling has agreed to let his wife negotiate a deal to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, according to reports. Sterling was banned for life by the NBA for making racist remarks.

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Twins proving pessimists wrong, so far

Twins proving pessimists wrong, so far

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series tonight in San Francisco against the Giants today. The Twins go into tonight's game with a record of 23-21. That's a better start than most of the experts expected for the team. MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, one of the pre-season pessimists. Sinker is a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune.

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