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Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series. Minnesota fell four games behind Cleveland for the final American League playoff spot.
The A's beat the Twins 4-2 as Gage Jump strikes out 9 and Carlos Cortes homers
Carlos Cortes homered and Gage Jump struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2. Jump pitched into the seventh for the first time since June 18 against the Angels, when he allowed one hit in seven innings. Cortes launched a two-run homer in the second.
Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66
Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history, 80-66. Golden State (26-11) entered 0-9 against Minnesota in the regular season and playoffs since joining the WNBA in 2025.
Yeboah scores 2 goals, Minnesota beats Earthquakes 5-1, snaps 9-game winless streak
Kelvin Yeboah scored two goals to help Minnesota United beat the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1, snapping a nine-game winless streak. Minnesota (7-7-7) won for the first time since a 3-2 victory on May 2 at Columbus.
France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2
Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between teams fighting for wild-card berths.
Lynx beat Mystics 94-84 for 6th straight win
Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard led the Lynx past the Mystics 94-84 for their sixth straight win, though Courtney Williams left late with an apparent lower-body injury.
T-wolves, Lynx co-owner Lore agrees to sell his controlling stake at a $4.5B value, AP source says
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Stad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase was finalized, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Vikings receivers savor tips from Randy Moss, get stiff tests from Ravens defense at joint practices
Minnesota Vikings wide receivers have had an eventful week with the Baltimore Ravens visiting for joint practices. Hall of Famer Randy Moss was a guest of the Vikings and took time to give advice to players at his old position.
Lynx hold off Valkyries 77-66 as Olivia Miles exits with a left ankle injury
Olivia Miles had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before leaving midway through the fourth quarter with a left ankle injury, and the Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA’s top teams.