Sports

Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.
Lauren’s layup
It doesn't really matter that the opposing team wasn't that interested in tight defense; the game wasn't really the point at that point anyway.
The first legal swan hunt in the Mississippi Flyway and the first hunt anywhere that allows trumpeter swans to be legally killed is underway.
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.