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Pohlad family reversal on Twins sale, explained
Minnesota Now sports contributor Wally Langfellow joins MPR News host Nina Moini to help explain the reversal.
Pohlad family changes course, will not sell Minnesota Twins after all
In a statement issued Wednesday morning, the Pohlad family said that after a monthslong process of searching for a potential new owner, they’ve decided to maintain principal ownership of the Minnesota Twins.
WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries
Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest.
Thunder headlining NBA’s opening night, Christmas schedule for this season
The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule. The other Christmas games, released by the NBA on Tuesday: Cleveland at New York, Houston at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas visiting Golden State, and Minnesota playing at Denver.
Twins reinstate Byron Buxton from injured list to start series vs. Yankees
The Minnesota Twins reinstated center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list. He homered in his first game back after missing 13 with an injury. He rejoined the Twins to start a three-game series against the New York Yankees and was leading off.
Darren Yapi’s two second-half goals lead Rapids to 2-1 victory over Minnesota United
Darren Yapi scored twice in the second half to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United. Neither team scored until Yapi found the net in the 60th minute to give Colorado (9-11-6) the lead. Defender Sam Vines snagged his second assist this season and the third of his career.