Sports

Ten years ago today, Minnesota-native Briana Scurry won the 1999 World Cup as the game-saving goalie on the U.S. Women's national team.
Thousands expected for Minneapolis triathlon
Thousands of athletes, spectators and vendors will descend on the Twin Cities this weekend for one of Minnesota's signature summer athletic events.
At 70, Burnsville runner remains competitive
At an age where most people are counting their retirement dollars, Thom Weddle of Burnsville is counting miles. And he's not about to stop.
It's official: Hockey is the state sport of Minnesota
Hockey becomes the official state sport of Minnesota Wednesday.
Minnesota Wild prepares for NHL draft
The National Hockey League draft takes place Friday and Saturday in Montreal. This will be the first draft since the Minnesota Wild hired a new general manager and head coach.
The best underwater hockey players in the country will descend on Minneapolis -- and then to the bottom of a pool -- this weekend for the sport's national championship games.
U of M takes up alcohol ban and budget cuts
The university's president is asking the school's governing body to ban alcohol at the new TCF Bank Stadium, set to open on campus in the fall.
Americans sweep Grandma's Marathon
Minnesota native Christoper Raabe won today's Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.
Smaller turnout expected for Grandma's Marathon
Minnesota's marquee spring athletic event will run again from Two Harbors to Duluth this weekend, although there are about 1,000 fewer runners than usual.
McHale's time with Timberwolves ends
Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn announced yesterday that Kevin McHale would not be returning next season as head coach. McHale also spent 14 years running the team.