Sports

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.
Regatta brings windsurfers from Midwest to compete
Windsurfers from around the Midwest compete in a regatta this weekend in southwestern Minnesota.
I'll Have Another scratched from Belmont
I'll Have Another's bid for a Triple Crown ended with the shocking news that the colt was out of the Belmont Stakes due to a swollen left front tendon.
Scores of lawsuits involving thousands of former players touched by concussions and brain injuries have been consolidated into one master complaint, setting up a massive and potentially costly case for the NFL.
Proposed gaming deal could change horse racing in Minnesota
Canterbury Park horse race track and the Shakpoee Mdewakanton Sioux Community recently announced a deal that could have a big impact on horse racing in Minnesota.
Minnesota Lynx off to best start in franchise history
The Minnesota Lynx remain undefeated. The Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 79-55 last night at the Target Center.
Boogaard's father: Many NHLers just 'cannon fodder'
The father of former Minnesota Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard says some in the National Hockey League enabled his son in his prescription painkiller addiction.
MLB's Lasorda has 'mild' heart attack
Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday, a day after having a "mild" heart attack while representing the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Major League Baseball draft.
For Minn. Stars, success on the field, and worries off it
The pro soccer clause in the Vikings stadium deal has Minnesota fans worried that giving rights for a franchise to the Vikings owners might kill off pro soccer in the state.
Boogaard's addiction: Street sale of prescription drugs
The New York Times published an investigative article Monday on Wild hockey player Derek Boogaard's struggle with prescription drug addiction.