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City high school teams disappearing from state hockey tournaments

City high school teams disappearing from state hockey tournaments

City teams used to be giants in boys hockey, but they've been declining for more than 20 years and there's little hope for a return to that heyday any time soon.
by Tom Weber

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U.S. men's hockey wins, advances to final four

Zach Parise scored two goals and Ryan Miller stopped all 19 shots he faced to blank Switzerland 2-0, sending the U.S. hockey team into the semifinals at the Winter Games.

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Dome Dogs won't play ball at new Twins ballpark

The Dome Dog, a staple food for many a Twins fan, won't be moving to the team's new open-air stadium at Target Field.

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Vonn crashes, breaks finger

Vonn crashes, breaks finger

Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the first run of the Olympic giant slalom race Wednesday and broke er right pinkie.

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Local Olympian skiier shares his experience online

Local Olympian skiier shares his experience online

Tom Crann talked with cross-country skiier Garrott Kuzzy, who's been busy not only competing but documenting his Olympic experience online.
by Tom Crann

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Kids trump the stars: U.S. hockey upsets Canada

Kids trump the stars: U.S. hockey upsets Canada

Happy anniversary, U.S. Olympic hockey team.

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Olympic Games offer a unique union of sport and story

Olympic Games offer a unique union of sport and story

TV producers gamble that even tape-delayed Olympic drama can rival the manufactured story lines of "CSI" or "The Bachelor." Usually, they're right.
by Jeff Jones

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Austria's Fischbacher wins super-G, upsets Vonn

Austria's Fischbacher wins super-G, upsets Vonn

Austria's Andrea Fischbacher upset Lindsey Vonn of the U.S. in the super-G at the Vancouver Olympics on Saturday. Vonn earned bronze behind surprise silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia.

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Tiger Woods: Sorry for behavior, unsure of return

Tiger Woods: Sorry for behavior, unsure of return

Tiger Woods apologized for cheating on his wife and says he is unsure when he will return to competitive golf.

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Vonn crashes, German takes super-combined title

Vonn crashes, German takes super-combined title

Lindsey Vonn has lost her bid for a second Olympic title, missing a gate and falling in the slalom leg of the super-combined. Best friend and biggest rival Maria Riesch won the event.

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