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Minneapolis volunteers show up ‘in droves’ at National Veterans Wheelchair Games
Axes smacked against wooden targets, basketballs bounced around and wheelchairs swerved through an obstacle course at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The last competition on Tuesday, the slalom super G, was an energy-packed race that tested the participants’ endurance.
McBride, Collier score 19 points apiece as Lynx beat Sky 91-68 and improve to 13-0 at home
Kayla McBride and Napheesa Collier scored 19 points apiece and the Minnesota Lynx dominated the middle quarters in a 91-68 win over Chicago Sky, improving to 13-0 in home games. Down 24-18 after one quarter, the Lynx outscored the Sky 29-14 in the second for a 47-38 lead at halftime. A 23-12 scoring edge in the third quarter made it 70-50 entering the fourth.
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from Olympic women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee tells the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports that it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Trump.
Uncertainty continues for Fever and Caitlin Clark as her healthy teammates carry their playoff hopes
The Indiana Fever thought Caitlin Clark’s return might solve their wild first-half ride. They were getting healthy, beating good teams and starting to meet expectations. Then the two-time All-Star got hurt again in the final minute of last Tuesday’s game at Connecticut.
Minnesota Lynx players make their mark during All-Star Weekend
Lynx star Napheesa Collier steered her team to the weekend's biggest prize. Meanwhile, two other Lynx stars, Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, created buzz with their 72-hour marathon live stream of the festivities.
WNBA All-Star's draw attention off court with Lynx duo 'StudBudz,' player salary conversation
Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman took viewers inside practices and parties, picking up more than 500,000 views and reaching 70,000 followers on their Twitch account.
FOX Nation to stream Real American Freestyle wrestling events
FOX Nation has announced it will stream Real American Freestyle wrestling events, starting with RAF 01 on August 30 in Cleveland. A second event is planned for the fall. Hulk Hogan, the league's commissioner, says the partnership aims to bring freestyle wrestling to a wider audience. 
Lewis hits 2 homers and Ryan strikes out 11 as Twins top Rockies to avert series sweep
Royce Lewis hit two home runs — his first career multihomer game — and Joe Ryan struck out 11 in seven innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1 to prevent a three-game sweep. Coming off his first All-Star appearance, Ryan gave up one run and five hits with no walks.