Sports

Garnett finally achieves his national champhionship
Kevin Garnett, in his first season with the Boston Celtics, has achieved what he couldn't manage in 12 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves: Winning an NBA Championship.
English soccer pros to play Minnesota Thunder
The Minnesota Thunder soccer team officials announced today the club will play an English professional team for the first time. The Thunder will play the Burnley Football Club at the National Sports Center on July 15th.
Local enthusiasts build ancient Irish sport in St. Paul
A couple of times a week at the McMurray Fields in St. Paul, a group of enthusiasts is hard at work preserving an ancient Irish tradition. They are playing hurling, a game that involves sticks, a ball, and a certain amount of raw courage.
New book tells story of world famous horse
A new book tells the story of Minnesota's own Dan Patch, one of the most beloved horses in American history. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Charles Leerhsen, the author of "Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the Most Famous Horse in America."
There are plenty of expensive golf courses in Minnesota. But Peter Smith reminds us that it's not the pricetag that makes the experience worthwhile.
St. Olaf student prepares to join Washington Redskins
A St. Olaf College student is back at school after recently spending a weekend at rookie camp with the Washington Redskins. Senior and wide receiver Horace Gant has signed a three-year contract with the Redskins.
Double Dutchers jump for fun and sport
A lot of people jump rope, but they may not require two ropes, but if they're going to Double Dutch, it's a must.
Hockey clears House hurdle
The Minnesota House passed a wide ranging K-12 education policy bill Thursday night that would make ice hockey the official state sport.
The death of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles has the racing industry talking about how to prevent such breakdowns -- and a loss of fans. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Randy Sampson, president and CEO of Canterbury Park, the home to horse racing in the Twin Cities.