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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.
Rockies beat Twins 10-6 for first home series victory of the season
Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer to break a fifth-inning tie and the Colorado Rockies won a home series for the first time since late last season with a 10-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. 
Napheesa Collier caps busy weekend with All-Star Game MVP Award in win over Team Clark
Napheesa Collier played the role of All-Star captain perfectly. First, she made all the right picks for her roster. Then she answered all the labor questions. And finally, she showed everyone how to stay focused on basketball. 
McMahon and Beck homers send MLB-worst Rockies to a 6-4 win over the Twins
Ryan McMahon’s two-run homer capped a four-run first inning, Jordan Beck homered and finished a double shy of hitting for the cycle and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies opened their second half of the season with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Channeling Paul Bunyan: Veterans try axe throwing at National Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis
This week, 550 athletes are in Minneapolis for the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — the world’s largest wheelchair sport and rehabilitation event for military veterans. Each year, a new sport is chosen to exhibit. For Minnesota, it’s axe throwing.
WNBA All-Stars dazzle fans with stunning fashion on the Orange Carpet
WNBA All-Stars kicked off their weekend with a fashion showcase on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Players turned the orange carpet into a runway, delighting fans with bold outfits and stylish looks.