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Sports

The first symptom may be the last

The first symptom may be the last

A runner in Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon collapsed and died from a heart attack, the second death in the 25-year history of the race. Race participants are not required to prove they're physically fit before registering, and it wouldn't necessarily help if they did.

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Legal? Don't bet on it

Legal? Don't bet on it

You may have noticed a number of new billboards in the Twin Cities promoting BetUS.net. The Web site says it just teaches sports fans how to bet. But is there more to it? You bet.
by Martin Moylan

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Runner collapses and dies in Twin Cities Marathon

A middle-aged runner from the Twin Cities collapsed and died while competing in Sunday's Twin Cities Marathon.

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No offense; Vikings lose in Buffalo

No offense; Vikings lose in Buffalo

The Vikings threatened on their final drive - getting as far as the Bills' 16-yard line - but with no timeouts left, the clock ran out.

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U of M breaks ground on new football stadium

U of M breaks ground on new football stadium

University of Minnesota officials gathered at the site of the new on campus football stadium on Saturday for a ceremonial groundbreaking.
by Art Hughes

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"SPAM-Man" will run last marathon

An Apple Valley man has run every Twin Cities Marathon since it started. This year will be his last.

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Twins break out the champagne

Twins break out the champagne

Cathy Wurzer and Morning Edition Sports Commentator Steve Rudolph discussed the Twins post-season prospects.

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Vikings hand ball, game to Bears

Vikings hand ball, game to Bears

Seemingly in control of the game with just over 3 minutes left, the Vikings fumbled the ball in their own territory and Chicago quarterback Rex Grossman threw a touchdown pass to beat Minnesota 19-to-16.
by Bob Collins

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Maturi signs three-year contract extension as Gophers' AD

The new contract includes an annual base salary increase to $315,000, deferred compensation and a restructured bonus plan focusing on the academic performance of the athletes, overall success of Gophers teams and management of the department.

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Carolina blunder leads to Vikings victory

Carolina blunder leads to Vikings victory

The only touchdown pass thrown by a Viking on Sunday came from field goal kicker Ryan Longwell.

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