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Twins pursue series win against visiting Rockies

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies finished a 4-2 homestand on Wednesday with nail-biting finishes in nearly every game, and they continued that trend in the opener of a three-game series at the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Colorado scored eight runs over the eighth and ninth innings to erase a 7-0 lead, but the Twins won 9-8 in 10 innings.

Minnesota will go for the se

D-backs' Jose Cabrera strives for continued success in clash vs. Rays

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Jose Cabrera will look to follow a strong major league debut with an encore performance on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Cabrera (0-0, 0.00 ERA) threw five shutout innings against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, allowing three hits and striking out three. He'll look to help

MLB roundup: White Sox pound out 23 hits for 22 runs, crush Royals

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:05:07 GMT

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Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez each hit three-run homers in an epic, 10-run third inning, Chicago's best this season, and the White Sox demolished the visiting Kansas City Royals 22-1 on Friday night.

Tristan Peters popped a grand slam and posted six RBIs, and Kyle Teel (three RBIs) and Andrew Benintendi also went deep. Chase Meidroth had four hits, while Gonzal

Twins blow 7-0 lead, top Rockies in 10 innings

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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Royce Lewis hit an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins recovered from losing a seven-run lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Lewis and Byron Buxton finished with three hits each, Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee homered and Trevor Larnach finished with two hits for Minnesota.

Jake McCarthy homered and finished w

Wild's Bill Guerin is NHL's General Manager of the Year

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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The Minnesota Wild's Bill Guerin is the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year for the first time -- also a first for the franchise -- the NHL announced on Friday night.

Guerin helped the Wild (46-24-12) to 104 points (seventh best in the league) and a Western Conference first-round victory over the Dallas Stars before they were eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche

LA Thieves, FaZe, G2, OpTic advance to upper semis at CDL Major 4

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:55:24 GMT

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Los Angeles Thieves, FaZe Vegas, G2 Minnesota and OpTic Texas advanced into the upper-bracket semifinals with victories during a busy first day of playoff action at the Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major on Friday in Nanterre, France.

The top-seeded Thieves, the only unbeaten team in qualifying at 5-0, swept the Carolina Royal Ra

Maple Leafs pick F Gavin McKenna No. 1 in NHL draft

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:19:17 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs selected forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick of the NHL draft on Friday in Buffalo, N.Y.

The 18-year-old McKenna was widely expected to be the top pick after a standout freshman season at Penn State, where he tallied 51 points (15 goals, 36 assists) in 35 games. McKenna also played for Team Canada in the World Junior Championshi

Avalanche re-sign D Brett Kulak, D Brent Burns

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:55:14 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche announced contract extensions Friday for defensemen Brett Kulak and Brent Burns.

Kulak, 32, signed a five-year extension through 2030-31 for a reported $22.5 million ($4.5 million per season).

Burns, 41, signed a one-year deal for 2026-27 for a reported $850,000 (up to $3 million with bonuses).

Kulak played for three teams and

Rays ride strong pitching performance into opener vs. D-backs

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:25:06 GMT

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How close did Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash come to sending Ian Seymour back out for the ninth inning to try to finish a combined no-hitter on Thursday?

According to Cash, not close at all.

Casey Legumina and Seymour combined to no-hit the Kansas City Royals for eight innings before Cash sent Craig Kimbrel out for the ninth. Kimbrel gave up a two-run homer

Walker Buehler, improving Padres take aim at rival Dodgers

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:19:14 GMT

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Before the San Diego Padres started a six-game homestand Monday night against Atlanta, manager Craig Stammen referred to it as a fun challenge.

The first half of it was all sorts of fun. A 5-2 win Wednesday night completed a three-game sweep of the Braves that saw San Diego get timely hitting, a couple of well-pitched games from its starters and excellent work from t

Rockies carrying belief, good vibes into series at Twins

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:40:24 GMT

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Hope and optimism have not been in huge supply for the Colorado Rockies in recent years.

Although they're still in a sizable hole in the National League West, their recent form has been an encouraging sign for the future.

Colorado will look to keep its good vibes going when it opens a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Brittney Griner, Sun out to build on win with Mystics in town

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:55:11 GMT

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It's been a tough season for Connecticut, but Brittney Griner enjoyed a memorable moment earlier this week, breaking the record for the most blocks in WNBA history.

Griner blocked four shots as the Sun snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 92-63 win over Chicago. She now has 878 in her career.

Griner hopes to continue adding to the total when the Sun (3

Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:05:06 GMT

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Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident the team will re-sign star defenseman Quinn Hughes.

Leipold told Minnesota Public Radio as much on Wednesday when discussing Hughes, who is entering the final season of a six-year, $47.1 million contract. The former Norris Trophy recipient would be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after next season.

Fire F Bridget Carleton signs with Unrivaled

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:55:11 GMT

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Portland Fire forward Bridget Carleton will make her Unrivaled debut in 2027, the 3-on-3 league announced Thursday.

The 29-year-old Canadian has averaged a career-high 13.4 points and 3.4 rebounds through 17 games (all starts) for the WNBA expansion club this season.

Carleton's Unrivaled team will be announced at a later date. The league is heading into its t

Report: Coby White agrees to 3-year, $74M deal with Hornets

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:25:20 GMT

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Free agent guard Coby White plans to sign a three-year, $74 million contract to return to the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN reported on Thursday.

White is expected to step into a larger role with the Hornets after the team agreed to trade guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per multiple reports.

A North Carolina native and former T

Reports: Wolves acquire LaMelo Ball, send big man Naz Reid to Hornets

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:55:19 GMT

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The Charlotte Hornets are sending guards LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves, acquiring forward/center Naz Reid and a bevy of draft picks, multiple outlets reported Thursday.

According to ESPN, the Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 203

D-backs' Zac Gallen, Cards' Michael McGreevy seek elusive win

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:40:28 GMT

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Zac Gallen's search for consistency will continue when the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks look to clinch their four-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

In his most recent start, Gallen (3-6, 6.10 ERA) was roughed up in a 16-8 home loss against the Minnesota Twins. The veteran right-hander was tagged for nine runs on 12 hits with two walks and two

MLB roundup: Dansby Swanson's 11 RBIs send Cubs to DH sweep of Mets

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:40:23 GMT

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Dansby Swanson hit two homers Wednesday afternoon, including a tiebreaking three-run shot and a grand slam, as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Michael Busch hit a game-tying two-run homer in the fifth for the Cubs. Michael Conforto began Chicago's comeback from a 3-0 deficit with an RBI doubl

Diamondbacks DFA veteran 1B Carlos Santana

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:19:05 GMT

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Carlos Santana saw his brief stay with the Diamondbacks end on Wednesday, more than two months after he last appeared in a game for Arizona.

The team activated the 40-year-old first baseman from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment.

Santana, who joined the Diamondbacks in February on a one-year, $2 million contract, sustained a right ad

Shohei Ohtani delivers on mound, at plate as Dodgers sweep Twins

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:55:06 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani struck out eight batters on the mound and tallied two hits and an RBI at the plate to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Mookie Betts went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run for Los Angeles, which completed a three-game road sweep against the Twins. Max Muncy finished 2-for-4 an

Olivia Miles, Lynx erase fourth-quarter deficit, earn win over Mystics

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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Natasha Howard and Olivia Miles each scored 21 points as the Minnesota Lynx pulled out a 78-76 win over the host Washington Mystics on Wednesday.

Howard also collected a season-high 15 rebounds for her fourth double-double of the campaign. Miles added five assists and four rebounds for the Lynx (14-4), who won for the fourth time in five games. Kayla McBride add

Ryan O'Hearn's 3 doubles, 3 RBIs spark Pirates' blowout of Mariners

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Ryan O'Hearn went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBIs and Braxton Ashcraft struck out 10 in six solid innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates trounced the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-1 on Wednesday.

Endy Rodriguez added a two-run double and an RBI single for the Pirates, who evened the three-game interleague series at a game apiece.

Ashcraft (7-3), who wo

Sabres send Alex Tuch to Caps in sign-and-trade deal

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:40:43 GMT

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The Buffalo Sabres sent prolific goal-scorer Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday via a sign-and-trade agreement.

Tuch, an unrestricted free agent who scored at least 33 goals for the Sabres in three of the last four seasons, agreed to an eight-year, $84 million contract with Washington, while the Capitals sent forward David Kampf and their 2027 thir

Reports: Sabres' Alex Tuch going to Caps in sign-and-trade

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:40:27 GMT

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Prolific goal-scorer Alex Tuch will move from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals via a sign-and-trade agreement, according to reports by The Athletic and ESPN.

Tuch, an unrestricted free agent who scored at least 33 goals for the Sabres in three of the last four seasons, will sign an eight-year contract with the Capitals worth an average of $10.5 milli

Nelly Korda takes aim at third straight major at Hazeltine

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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Having collected trophies at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open to kick off women's major season, Nelly Korda is the heavy favorite at every major until further notice. But a win this week would put her in another stratosphere.

With a record purse on the line, a few Australians could put up a fight against Korda when the KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Reports: Jags agree on 3-year, $48M deal with TE Brenton Strange

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:25:05 GMT

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The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a three-year contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange worth up to $48 million, his agents told multiple media outlets on Wednesday.

The deal includes $25 million guaranteed, per his agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio and Jon Perzley of the New York-based Sportstars.

The contract extension announcement came one day after

Sparks star Kelsey Plum (leg) out at least four weeks

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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Four-time All-Star guard Kelsey Plum is out at least four weeks with a lower left leg injury, the Los Angeles Sparks announced Wednesday.

It is a significant setback for the Sparks, given that Plum is second in the league in scoring (23.9 points per game) and sixth in assists (6.4).

Plum sat out a 99-83 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on June 17 due to the injury.

Diamondbacks eager to continue momentum vs. Cardinals

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:40:32 GMT

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to capitalize on opportunities of late. But after coming through in the ninth inning Tuesday against the host St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona hopes to build off its clutch play Wednesday night in the third contest of a four-game series.

Heading into Tuesday's 4-3 win, the Diamondbacks were 1-for-16 with runners in scoring position

Potential pitchers' duel awaits as Twins' Joe Ryan, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani take mound

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:55:20 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins should have no trouble selling tickets for Wednesday night's game.

In one of the best -- if not the best -- pitching matchups of the season at Target Field, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will oppose Joe Ryan of the Twins in the series finale in Minneapolis.

'You're going to see two of the best pitchers in baseball go at it,'

Rockies aim to finish homestand on high in finale vs. Red Sox

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:55:18 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies wrap up their six-game homestand on Wednesday, and it will give their fans a chance to take a breath.

A win against the Boston Red Sox to close out the three-game series in Denver will give them a 4-2 homestand heading on the road for a weekend series versus the Minnesota Twins.

Kyle Freeland (1-7, 7.36 ERA) will take the mound for Colorado

MLB roundup: Phillies score 8 with 2 outs in ninth, stun Nationals

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:40:26 GMT

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Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott homered in an eight-run ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the host Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday.

Marsh hit a two-out, two-run homer off Brad Lord (5-1) to tie it, and Stott added a go-ahead three-run shot. The Phillies tacked on a two-run double by Edmundo Sosa and an RBI single by Trea Turner.

Lord go

Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages help Dodgers pile up 17 hits, rout Twins

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:40:27 GMT

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Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 12-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Alex Call went 2-for-4 with a solo homer for Los Angeles, which will attempt to complete a three-game series sweep on Wednesday. Max Muncy hit a two-run double, and Andy Pages finished 3-for-5 with an

Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres for D Bowen Byram

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago Blackhawks made a major move for their blue line on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Louis Crevier and two high picks in this week's NHL draft.

Buffalo received the No. 4 overall pick and the No. 45 selection, giving the Sabres another premium asset heading into

Valkyries hope to prove mettle in 2-game set vs. Dream

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:25:07 GMT

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While the Golden State Valkyries are off to a fine start, they need to prove they can beat the WNBA's best teams before they're taken seriously as a championship contender.

They are 0-4 against Las Vegas and Minnesota after a 92-73 loss Sunday to the Aces. The schedule-maker gives Golden State two cracks at the East's top team this week as it opens a two-game home

AJ to DC: Wizards pick BYU's Dybantsa No. 1 overall in NBA draft

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:11 GMT

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The Washington Wizards opened the NBA draft on Tuesday night by selecting BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick.

The Wizards tabbed Dybantsa over Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who had a checkered college season at Kansas. The Utah Jazz then selected Peterson second overall.

The 6-foot-9 Dybantsa led the nation in scoring at 25.5 points per game in

Lynx aim for revenge on streaking Mystics

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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Winners of three straight games, the Washington Mystics will aim to keep rolling Wednesday night when they host the league-leading Minnesota Lynx.

The Mystics (8-7) have moved up to eighth place in the WNBA standings with this winning streak, the most recent victory coming at Minnesota (13-4) on Sunday.

The Mystics outscored the Lynx 28-19 in the fourth quarter

Twins bring up veteran RHP Austin Voth

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:05:12 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins selected the contract of veteran right-hander Austin Voth from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned right-hander Cody Lawyerson to St. Paul.

Voth, 33, was 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA in three starts for St. Paul, striking out 17 batters in 13 1/3 innings since signing a minor league contract on June 4.

Heat now among NBA favorites with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:19:18 GMT

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Miami's blockbuster agreement to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo has elevated the Heat from afterthoughts to legitimate contenders in the eyes off oddsmakers.

The Heat opened the offseason as +3500 long shots at BetMGM to win the 2026-27 NBA title. And despite reportedly being one of the finalists to land Antetokounmpo, they were still being offered at +3000 Monday.

Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:55:25 GMT

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The Portland Trail Blazers named longtime NBA assistant coach Micah Nori as their new head coach on Tuesday.

Nori, 52, spent the past five seasons as the lead assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

He succeeds interim coach Tiago Splitter, who was named head coach of the Chicago Bulls last week.

Splitter guided Portland to a 42-40 record and a pla

Report: Wolves sign Ayo Dosunmu to 5-year, $112M deal

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:55:14 GMT

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Guard Ayo Dosunmu bypassed free agency to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a five-year, $112 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

The fifth season is a player option, according to reports.

Minnesota traded three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, freeing the cash from Randle's salary and opening a salary excepti

Dodgers nursing injuries ahead of rematch vs. Twins

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:40:23 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with stars, but manager Dave Roberts might be most impressed by the team's less-heralded players who step in when needed.

It happened in Monday's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series, and Roberts likely will turn to a couple of reserves again when the teams meet Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

'Limping' Rangers regain footing, chase series win vs. Marlins

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:25:05 GMT

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The Texas Rangers have not had a winning season since a stunning run to the 2023 World Series title.

They will look to get within one game of .500 when they visit the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series.

One issue this year for Texas has been injuries, as three starters -- shortstop Corey Seager, center fielder Evan Carter

MLB roundup: Brandon Woodruff stars in return as Brewers nip Reds in 10

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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Brandon Woodruff threw six dominant innings in his return from injury and Joey Ortiz hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly on Monday to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers earn a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Cincinnati Reds.

In his first start since April 30, having recovered from right shoulder inflammation, Woodruff retired the first 16 Reds he faced before allowin

Reports: Wolves deal Julius Randle to Nets in 3-team trade

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:19:15 GMT

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The Brooklyn Nets reportedly added former All-Star forward Julius Randle and moved up five spots in the first round of the draft in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls on Monday, the night before the draft.

According to multiple media outlets, Minnesota dealt Randle and the 28th overall pick in the Tuesday draft to the Nets for t

Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman HRs enough for Dodgers to beat Twins

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:25:09 GMT

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Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman each hit a solo home run, and that proved to be enough as the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Alex Call and Tommy Edman added two hits apiece for Los Angeles, which won the opener of a three-game series. The Dodgers snapped a two-game skid.

Byron Buxton hit a

Dodgers activate RHP Brock Stewart (foot) from injured list

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:25:10 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Brock Stewart from the injured list Monday and optioned right-hander Chayce McDermott in advance of a road series opener against the Minnesota Twins.

The move puts Stewart in position to face his former club this week. The 34-year-old was moved from the Twins to the Dodgers at last season's trade deadline.

Storm rookie G Flau'jae Johnson signs with Unrivaled

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:55:12 GMT

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Seattle Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson has signed a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league announced on Monday.

The 22-year-old guard from LSU is the second member of the WNBA's 2026 draft class to sign with Unrivaled after Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles.

Johnson and Miles were both part of the 2025 Future is Unrivaled class, an NIL initiativ

Eric Lauer, Dodgers' pitchers prepared for hot-hitting Twins

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:40:28 GMT

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The past two seasons, injuries to starting pitchers have forced Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to get creative.

Bullpen games. Starters pitching fewer innings than ever to preserve their arms. Using the relief corps both widely and wisely. And Roberts' teams still won back-to-back World Series.

Monday night, the Dodgers will send veteran left-hand

The power of a revitalized town square in Minnesota

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:28:56 GMT

A southern Minnesota town is still working to rebuild its downtown nearly five years after a devastating tornado.

Hartland is among nearly 20 communities around the state receiving new AARP Community Challenge grants, which support quick-turnaround projects aime

MN's hospitality sector not enthused about summer prospects

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:42:22 GMT

Minnesota tourism businesses expect a slower summer as customers limit spending and operating costs rise, according to a spring survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Hospitality Minnesota.

The survey gathered feedback from tourism-

Minnesota Vikings | 2026 Saints opponent profile

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:55:51 GMT

Saints host Vikings in Caesars Superdome in Week 5

Andrew Lang

The New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5 on October 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm on FOX. The Saints last hosted the Vikings on Oct. 2, 2022 in the Caesars Superdome where the Saints fell in a 28-25 battle.

Let's take a deeper look at the Saints'Week 5opponent, the Minnesota Vikings:

2026 NFL WEEK 5: NEW ORL

Inbox: He just has to do his job

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Sometimes the game happens
Mike Spofford
Sean from Chicago, IL
Should've heeded Wes's advice and not looked up Notre Dame's incoming recruits. Between that and turning 30 in a month, I think I should go ahead and stock up on some icy hot patches.
I would love to be worried about turning 30 again.
Matt from Bloomington, IN
With all due respect to Tight End Universit

Jets CB Nahshon Wright Praises Team's Offseason Moves

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:10:00 GMT

In 17 Games With the Bears in 25, 5 INT, and 8 Total Takeaways to Lead the NFL
Jack Bell
Jets cornerbackNahshon Wrightis a demon when it comes to details -- his personal details in particular.
During his encounter with reporters after Wednesday's minicamp session at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, Wright was asked to confirm that he's 6-4.
"Actually, it's 6-4 and a quarter," he said,

Vikings Help Minnesota Host 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:16:21 GMT

Lindsey Young
ST. PAULIt all came down to a high-pressure moment, and A.J. Kane didn't flinch.
The Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and student at Watertown-Mayer High School quickly confirmed his strategy with Unified Partner Landon Johnsrud and coach Joshua Metellus, then lined up and kicked with earnest. Kane's foot made square contact with the soccer ball, sending it toward the regula

Vikings Film Breakdown: Studying Rookie Linebacker Jake Golday

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:52:12 GMT

Rob Kleifield
As the Vikings navigated free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft, bringing in players from the pro and college ranks, we've taken a deeper look at newcomers' games the ways they've stood out; why their fit with Minnesota makes sense; and what was said about them in early evaluations, and more recently. We previously studied free-agent signingsKyler Murray,James PierreandJauan Jennings. Now, the club's To

Youth movement set to power Packers' offensive line

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jordan Morgan, Anthony Belton ready for their moment
Wes Hodkiewicz
GREEN BAY The path of an offensive lineman to a defined starting role in the NFL is rarely linear.
Just askJordan MorganandAnthony Belton.
The pair started a combined 69 games at left tackle in college, with Morgan blocking the blindside at Arizona for five years and Belton doing the same at NC State for three.
The perfo

Inbox: It's a long road

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

The tougher the better
Mike Spofford
Paul from Richmond, VA
OK, gotta call out Wes on this one. He chose Fleetwood to win the U.S. Open, not Clark, in this very space last Thursday. And if you don't predict it here, it doesn't count. Nice try, though! On the bright side, the clubhouse lockers at Shinnecock Hills lived to see another day!
In Wes's defense, he only said he's "pulling for

Vikings Offseason Program Top Takeaways

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:51:12 GMT

byCraig Peters,Rob Kleifield&Lindsey Young
EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings multi-month voluntary offseason workout program concluded and left us with 10 top takeaways.
Players and coaches are taking a break from the building, but they desire to maintain momentum for when they report to training camp next month.
1. Front office construction | by Craig Peters
The Vi

Five Questions for Ravens During Their Summer Break

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:39:17 GMT

Clifton Brown
The practice fields are quiet, the locker rooms are empty, and Ravens players and coaches are enjoying their downtime prior to the start of training camp.
The Ravens were pleased with what they accomplished during OTAs and mandatory minicamp under Head Coach Jesse Minter. Lamar Jackson and other players raved about theoffense being installed by Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle. Pro Bowl safe

2026 Opponent Preview: Los Angeles Chargers, Week 13

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

After winning 11 games for the second time in two seasons under Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers reshaped their offensive line and brought in Mike McDaniel to design an offense that will likely lean heavily on the ground game
Scott Smith
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are taking a final break along with the rest of the league, as offseason programs have ended and training camps remain weeks away. While the Buccaneers

Top Five Passing Yardage Careers in Bucs History

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The top five quarterbacks in Bucs history as ranked by passing yards includes four the team drafted in the first round as potential franchise quarterbacks and, of course, Tom Bradywith Baker Mayfield knocking on the door
Scott Smith
The 2025 season was the 50th campaign for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the league's 27th franchise that began play in 1976. We marked the occasion with a deep dive into that rich

Asked and Answered: June 23

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMT

Bob Labriola
The opinions found in Asked and Answered do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.
Let's get to it:
NICK MOSES FROM SIMI VALLEY, CA: Do you think we might see Payton Wilson in on more downs this year? They seem to want him to largely be in coverage, which I know he is very good at, but I see him as a potential sideline to sideline tackling machine. What are your thoug

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