Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Sports

Thome homers again and Twins top Royals 10-3

Thome homers again and Twins top Royals 10-3

Jim Thome has found a band of brothers in Minnesota. He's showing off his big swing like the oldest sibling.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
3B coach interferes for final out, Twins hold on

3B coach interferes for final out, Twins hold on

In a bizarre ending, Texas third base coach Dave Anderson was called for interfering with runner Michael Young for the final out Sunday, giving the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 win over the Rangers.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Sports talk at the State Fair

Sports talk at the State Fair

MPR Sports analyst Howard Sinker makes his annual Labor Day appearance at the State Fair to talk about the Minnesota Twins' playoff run, the upcoming Vikings season, and other sports topics.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Maplewood: Where pitching horseshoes is a passion

Maplewood: Where pitching horseshoes is a passion

For die-hards, pitching horseshoes is way more than a backyard game. At the St. Paul Ramsey Co. Horseshoe Club in Maplewood, ringers are a way of life.
by Marc Sanchez

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Big Ten creates divisions, splits rivals Minn., Wis.

Big Ten creates divisions, splits rivals Minn., Wis.

The Big Ten announced its divisional breakdown for football Wednesday night. Rivals Minnesota and Wisconsin will be in different six-team divisions when the league expands to 12 members in 2011.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Tigers bullpen falters in loss to Twins

Tigers bullpen falters in loss to Twins

Delmon Young had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh against Detroit's bumbling bullpen, to lift the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Tigers.
by Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Blackburn, Fuentes help Twins blank Mariners 1-0

Blackburn, Fuentes help Twins blank Mariners 1-0

Nick Blackburn and newly acquired reliever Brian Fuentes combined on a two-hitter Saturday, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 1-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Hamilton, Young push Rangers past Twins and Pavano

The miscues in the field had no effect on Michael Young when he came to the plate.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!