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Cuddyer and Valencia power Twins past Indians 9-3
Struggling with his command and clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded, Brian Duensing showed why he could be a difference-maker come playoff time.
The Minnesota Vikings want people to think "green" during the second annual Planet Purple Week.
Independence Party gubenatorial candidate Tom Horner says the Minnesota Vikings should pay 40 percent of the cost of a new multi-use facility and sign a 40-year lease.
Ellis homers as A's top Twins 6-2
Mark Ellis had three hits, including a two-run homer, and 30-year-old rookie Bobby Cramer won his second consecutive start, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.
Miami's defense leads Dolphins to 14-10 win over Vikes
Brett Favre was intercepted three times and the Miami Dolphins stopped Adrian Peterson on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line to preserve a 14-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Danny Valencia delivered another key hit, launching a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning that sent Kevin Slowey and the AL Central-leading Twins over the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Saturday.
Woods sparks USC to 32-21 win over Minnesota
Robert Woods returned a kick 97 yards for a touchdown to jumpstart USC's sluggish offense and the 18th-ranked Trojans pulled away for a 32-21 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin was in uniform and on the practice field Friday, a day after sitting out with a hip injury.
Young homers as Twins beat White Sox 8-5
Dominant since the All-Star break and running away with the AL Central title, the Minnesota Twins can breathe a little easier.
As they chase their sixth AL Central title in the last 10 seasons, the formula has not changed for Joe Mauer and the Minnesota Twins.