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Takeaways: Minnesota Loons rally to tie Colorado Rapids 1-1
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Takeaways: Minnesota Loons rally to tie Colorado Rapids 1-1
A second-half strike from Nectarios Triantis allowed Minnesota United to earn a draw at Colorado and push the Loons' road unbeaten streak to nine MLS games.
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Gophers womenâs hockey routs Boston College 11-0 for season-opening sweep
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Gophers womenâs hockey routs Boston College 11-0 for season-opening sweep
Abbey Murphy had three goals and two assists for the Gophers at Ridder Arena.
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Twins offense comes up mostly empty against Aaron Nola in 3-1 loss to Phillies
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Twins offense comes up mostly empty against Aaron Nola in 3-1 loss to Phillies
Aaron Nola has been one of the worst starting pitchers this season, but against the Twins he took a perfect game into the sixth inning.
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Former Twins Jhoan Duran, Harrison Bader have soared since trade to NL East champion Phillies
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Former Twins Jhoan Duran, Harrison Bader have soared since trade to NL East champion Phillies
The two players were excited to face their former teammates Friday but also were preparing for the postseason.
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Minnesota United focuses on its last shot at winningsome hardware
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Minnesota United focuses on its last shot at winningsome hardware
Hassani Dotson is expected to be back on the squad for Saturdayâs game at Colorado as the team tries to halt a skid.
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Contract status with Wild resolved, Marco Rossi looks ahead to having productive season
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Contract status with Wild resolved, Marco Rossi looks ahead to having productive season
The 2020 first-round pick was in limbo for most of the summer after being demoted to the fourth line during last seasonâs playoffs, but he now is in camp with a three-year contract in hand.
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Vikings embrace âsummer campâ vibes after arriving in Dublin to play the Steelers
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Vikings embrace âsummer campâ vibes after arriving in Dublin to play the Steelers
The Vikings will be without edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel on Sunday, but are hoping to see J.J. McCarthy back on the practice field in London next week.
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Souhan: Will the Vikings be happy they didn't sign Aaron Rodgers in the offseason? Sunday will give us our answer
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Souhan: Will the Vikings be happy they didn't sign Aaron Rodgers in the offseason? Sunday will give us our answer
After beating Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets last season in London, Kevin O'Connell and the Vikings will face the future Hall of Fame overseas again, this time in Dublin against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Reusse: Fighting cancer, Carleton QB Jack Curtis is more focused on what happens on the gridiron
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Reusse: Fighting cancer, Carleton QB Jack Curtis is more focused on what happens on the gridiron
Two days after Carleton QB Jack Curtis threw six touchdowns in a 51-0 drubbing of Macalester, he was at the Mayo Clinic receiving his biweekly chemo treatment in his battle against late Stage 2, unfavorable Hodgkinâs lymphoma.
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The Call: Everything to know ahead of Gophers vs. Rutgers
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The Call: Everything to know ahead of Gophers vs. Rutgers
Minnesota needs to get back to its winning ways, but the Gophers must go through former quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis and Rutgers on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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RandBall: Will Friday be a night of redemption for Lynx?
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RandBall: Will Friday be a night of redemption for Lynx?
Minnesota uncharacteristically crumbled in the biggest moments of Game 2. Now they face a massive challenge at Phoenix.
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Vikings-Steelers preview: Will Minnesota extend its international win streak in Dublin?
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Vikings-Steelers preview: Will Minnesota extend its international win streak in Dublin?
The Vikings face old foe Aaron Rodgers yet again as they take on Pittsburgh in the NFLâs first game in Ireland.
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Five things about Minnesota college football this week
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Five things about Minnesota college football this week
St. Thomas will take on San Diego, plus St. Johnâs rotates its QBs, NSIC begins division games and DIII leaders abound.
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Gophers must get more explosive on offense or wins will be hard to come by in the Big Ten
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Gophers must get more explosive on offense or wins will be hard to come by in the Big Ten
Entering Saturday's showdown with Rutgers, the Gophers rank 110th nationally in explosive plays and must find a way to get Darius Taylor and Le'Meke Brockington more involved on offense.
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Byron Buxton homers twice, earns bonus as Twins shut out Rangers 4-0
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Byron Buxton homers twice, earns bonus as Twins shut out Rangers 4-0
Bailey Ober pitched six scoreless innings in his final start of the 2025 season as Texas was held to three hits.
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Wild owner Craig Leipold attempts to sidestep providing Kaprizov contract updates
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Wild owner Craig Leipold attempts to sidestep providing Kaprizov contract updates
With his star player still not signed to a new deal, Craig Leipold declined to offer any specifics about the negotiations during his annual state-of-the-team address.
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2 days ago
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Wisconsin cautions hunters about PFAS in ducks while Minnesota remains passive after similar findings
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Wisconsin cautions hunters about PFAS in ducks while Minnesota remains passive after similar findings
A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist is concerned that consumption advisories arenât in the works.
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From a position change to roster construction, the dynamic between Cheryl Reeve and Courtney Williams is driving Lynx success
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From a position change to roster construction, the dynamic between Cheryl Reeve and Courtney Williams is driving Lynx success
The trust built between Courtney Williams and Cheryl Reeve has resulted in Minnesota being the top seed in the 2025 WNBA playoffs while making a run at a league-record fifth WNBA title.
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2 days ago
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Gophers women's hockey opens season with 7-1 win over Boston College
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Gophers women's hockey opens season with 7-1 win over Boston College
Abbey Murphy had a goal and three assists for the No. 3 Gophers on Thursday.
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2 days ago
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Timberwolves radio play-by-play announcer Alan Horton will add TV duties
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Timberwolves radio play-by-play announcer Alan Horton will add TV duties
Alan Horton will be on simulcast when television voice Michael Grady is away doing national games.
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Itâs Steelers vs. Vikings in Dublin, but itâs still Aaron Rodgers vs. Harrison Smith
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Itâs Steelers vs. Vikings in Dublin, but itâs still Aaron Rodgers vs. Harrison Smith
Sunday's game will be the 23rd time that Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old quarterback in his first season in Pittsburgh, and Harrison Smith, the longtime Vikings safety, will face off in their NFL careers.
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2 days ago
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Souhan: Ryder Cup means so much to Europe, especially Ireland with McIlroy and Lowry
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Souhan: Ryder Cup means so much to Europe, especially Ireland with McIlroy and Lowry
Playing on American soil at Bethpage Black in New York for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the Irish community rallies behind Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.
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2 days ago
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Big Ten football picks: Could the winner of Oregon-Penn State ascend to No. 1 in the country?
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Big Ten football picks: Could the winner of Oregon-Penn State ascend to No. 1 in the country?
After dispatching the Nittany Lions 45-37 in last year's Big Ten title game, No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State meet Saturday night in the annual "White Out" game at Beaver Stadium.
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2 days ago
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Going old-school: Mark Craig's NFL Week 4 preview and picks
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Going old-school: Mark Craig's NFL Week 4 preview and picks
Mark Craig takes a spin around the league and finds Michael Penix Jr. struggling in Atlanta, Daniel Jones soaring in Indy and the Bills gaining his trust.
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2 days ago
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RandBall: The Wolves and Wild are trying to stay relevant with nostalgia
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RandBall: The Wolves and Wild are trying to stay relevant with nostalgia
Both teams announced throwback jerseys that will be worn this season, connecting fans from past to present.
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3 days ago
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Zeev Buiumâs experience with MN Wild last season helps him for this one
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Zeev Buiumâs experience with MN Wild last season helps him for this one
Defenseman Zeev Buium, 19, got a taste of the NHL in the playoffs last season. He is scheduled to draw in for preseason action Thursday, when the Wild host Dallas.
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3 days ago
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Scoggins: After an epic collapse, are the Minnesota Lynx WNBA title contenders or pretenders? We're about to find out.
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Scoggins: After an epic collapse, are the Minnesota Lynx WNBA title contenders or pretenders? We're about to find out.
The Lynx suffered their first loss ever in which they led by at least 16 points at halftime. Their 20-point blown lead tied for the third largest in WNBA playoff history.
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3 days ago
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Twins waste strong Taj Bradley outing in loss to Texas Rangers
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Twins waste strong Taj Bradley outing in loss to Texas Rangers
In his last start of the regular season, Taj Bradley showed why Minnesota valued him, racking up five strikeouts through the first two innings.
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Luke Keaschall to miss rest of Minnesota Twins' season with thumb injury
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Luke Keaschall to miss rest of Minnesota Twins' season with thumb injury
Minnesota Twins rookie second baseman Luke Keaschall batted .302 over 49 games with four homers and 28 RBI this year.
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MN Vikingsâ Jordan Addison returns from 3-game ban, clicks with Carson Wentz
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MN Vikingsâ Jordan Addison returns from 3-game ban, clicks with Carson Wentz
Receiver Jordan Addison is set to make his season debut Sunday against Pittsburgh in Dublin. He is back from a suspension that stemmed from a 2024 DUI arrest.
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Carson Wentz well-prepared to start at quarterback again for Vikings
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Carson Wentz well-prepared to start at quarterback again for Vikings
The veteran signal caller hadnât started back-to-back games since 2022, but takes over for the injured J.J. McCarthy for games in Dublin and London.
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Gophers will face former signal caller in Saturday's showdown with Rutgers
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Gophers will face former signal caller in Saturday's showdown with Rutgers
The Gophers will open Big Ten play on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium against a familiar face; Rutgers starting quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis who is among the Big Ten leaders in passing yards per game.
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3 days ago
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With eyes on a national title, Abbey Murphy returns to lead a new group of Gophers
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With eyes on a national title, Abbey Murphy returns to lead a new group of Gophers
After spurning the PWHL where she might've been the top overall pick, Abbey Murphy returns to the Minnesota Gophers with eyes on a national title with the help of 10 newcomers.
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3 days ago
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Kevin Williams, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. among those nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Kevin Williams, Larry Fitzgerald Jr. among those nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Williams, the longtime Vikings defensive tackle, has never been among the 25 semifinalists as he enters his sixth year of eligibility.
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The trees are back: Timberwolves unveil retro jerseys to be worn at 28 games this season
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The trees are back: Timberwolves unveil retro jerseys to be worn at 28 games this season
The âBlack Treesâ edition hasnât been used since 2008 and is often linked to the Kevin Garnett era.
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RandBall: MLBâs ârobot umpireâ challenge system is the wrong choice
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RandBall: MLBâs ârobot umpireâ challenge system is the wrong choice
MLB could have chosen to have 100% of its balls and strikes called accurately. Michael Rand writes about that in todayâs 10 things to know.
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4 days ago
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Takeaways: Lynx collapse in second half vs. Mercury; series is tied 1-1
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Takeaways: Lynx collapse in second half vs. Mercury; series is tied 1-1
Napheesa Collier, who turned 29 on Tuesday, scored 24 points in an 89-83 overtime loss to Phoenix.
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4 days ago
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WNBA semifinals proving to be a show between Lynx and Mercuryâs MVP finalists
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WNBA semifinals proving to be a show between Lynx and Mercuryâs MVP finalists
Napheesa Collier and Alyssa Thomas are former Olympic teammates now battling for a spot in the WNBA Finals with the series tied 1-1 heading back to Phoenix for games 3 and 4.
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4 days ago
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Vikings film review: How the pass rush and a sneaky secondary befuddled the Bengals
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Vikings film review: How the pass rush and a sneaky secondary befuddled the Bengals
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers stole the show in Sundayâs blowout win, but ferocious pressure on Jake Browning and the secondaryâs pre-snap disguises deserve attention.
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4 days ago
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Ex-Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks selling âcherishedâ downtown Minneapolis condo
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Ex-Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks selling âcherishedâ downtown Minneapolis condo
The Vikings released the fan-favorite player ahead of the 2024 season, and Kendricks had been renting out his riverfront loft ever since.
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Zebby Matthews vexes Rangersâ batters as Minnesota Twins defeat Texas 4-1
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Zebby Matthews vexes Rangersâ batters as Minnesota Twins defeat Texas 4-1
Minnesota Twins righthander Zebby Matthews needed only 90 pitches to tie his career-longest outing, striking out six in seven innings.
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4 days ago
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Scoggins: Know for resilience in adversity, Lynx collapse in fourth quarter vs. Mercury
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Scoggins: Know for resilience in adversity, Lynx collapse in fourth quarter vs. Mercury
Despite opportunities to take a commanding series lead in the WNBA semifinals, the Lynx collapsed in the fourth quarter and fell 89-83 to the Phoenix Mercury Tuesday night to even the series at 1-1.
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Vikings defense has learned to master the punch-out to become a turnover machine
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Vikings defense has learned to master the punch-out to become a turnover machine
Led by cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, the Vikings had their first takeaway frenzy of the season against the Bengals, perfecting a move they have practiced until it became muscle memory.
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In second stint with the Wild, Nico Sturm knows what heâs here to do
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In second stint with the Wild, Nico Sturm knows what heâs here to do
After honing his skills as a defensive specialist with other teams, center Nico Sturm is back in Minnesota, ready to help the penalty kill.
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Reusse: John Harrisâ 1993 Walker Cup triumph at Interlachen was a crowning golf achievement
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Reusse: John Harrisâ 1993 Walker Cup triumph at Interlachen was a crowning golf achievement
John Harris, a former Gophers hockey and golf standout who died last week at age 73, had a momentous late summer in 1993 with Walker Cup and U.S. Amateur titles.
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MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
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MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season.
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As Game 2 vs. Phoenix approaches, meet the Lynx closer, Masha Kliundikova
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As Game 2 vs. Phoenix approaches, meet the Lynx closer, Masha Kliundikova
Kliundikova, third off the Lynx bench, had barely played in the WNBA postseason before the fourth quarter of Game 1. Then she shut down the Mercury and star Alyssa Thomas.
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RandBall: Cleveland Guardians are living out the Twinsâ best-case scenario
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RandBall: Cleveland Guardians are living out the Twinsâ best-case scenario
The Twins and Guardians were in nearly identical positions at the All-Star break. Their fortunes have diverged greatly since then, with Cleveland trying to chase down Detroit.
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5 days ago
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Most interesting kicker in Minnesota? Or most interesting kicker ever?
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Most interesting kicker in Minnesota? Or most interesting kicker ever?
Kidding aside, this week's Football Across Minnesota column tells you much more about Gophers kicker Daniel Jackson and his many varied interests.
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Twins-Rangers series preview: Pitching probables, injury report, TV-radio information
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Twins-Rangers series preview: Pitching probables, injury report, TV-radio information
The Twins begin their penultimate series of the 2025 season facing a freefalling Texas team hanging on to playoff hopes by a thread.
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