Now Vikings' QB2, J.J. McCarthy to be ready when 'number's called'

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:55:17 GMT

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J.J. McCarthy, clearly disappointed by the Minnesota Vikings' decision to relegate him to No. 2 quarterback, vowed to do what he can to help the team win from his backup role.

'Obviously, every competitor wants to play,' he told reporters Wednesday. 'But moving forward, it's just about continuing to work hard and just staying ready for when my number's called.'

Rangers' Jacob deGrom chases elusive road win vs. Angels

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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The playoff-contending Texas Rangers will try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday night.

To do that, two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will have to do something he's never done -- win at Angel Stadium.The right-handed deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA) is 1-3 with a 4.98 ERA in seven career appear

Against Reds, White Sox RHP Davis Martin tries again for elusive 10th win

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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Right-hander Davis Martin earned the first victory for the Chicago White Sox in their turnaround season, part of a run that saw him collect nine wins in his first 11 decisions.

But Martin hasn't won since June 10 entering Thursday afternoon's outing against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

With the stretch run approaching, a turnaround would go a long way for th

ICE to arm agents with shock gloves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:20:18 GMT

The immigration agency plans to spend up to $20 million on what the DHS calls conductive distraction and de-escalation devices

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to equip its officers with special gloves capable of delivering painful electric shocks to people resisting arrest, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) notice.

Known as G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Lynx nearly squander 29-point lead before holding off Fire

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:25:15 GMT

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Napheesa Collier recorded 20 points and nine rebounds and Kayla McBride added 19 points and four steals as the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 85-81 victory over the host Portland Fire on Wednesday night.

Natasha Howard contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds as Minnesota (28-7) won for the 13th time in the past 14 games. Olivia Miles had 13 points, seven assists and five

Twins, Phillies clash in latest Field of Dreams matchup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:05:12 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies are heading in opposite directions as they prepare to play in the third edition of the MLB Field of Dreams game on Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa.

The Twins, who will serve as the home team, have won four of their last seven contests overall. The Phillies, in turn, have lost

Four-run third fuels Twins past Orioles

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Alan Roden ripped a go-ahead RBI double to highlight a four-run third inning, fueling the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Josh Bell, who joined Roden with three hits, had an RBI single in the first inning to extend his on-base streak to 16 games.

Royce Lewis slapped an RBI double and Kody Clemen

New Project B league to follow Olympic gender policy

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:19:10 GMT

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The new women's basketball league Project B said it will follow Olympic guidelines regarding gender eligibility, thereby banning transgender women from competing.

As a global league, Project B told Front Office Sports it makes sense to follow International Olympic Committee and FIBA policies to provide 'consiste

Ex-NFL reporter Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP primary

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:55:32 GMT

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Longtime NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya will be the Republican candidate for Minnesota's open seat in the U.S. Senate this November.

Tafoya, 61, received 52% of the vote in Tuesday night's GOP primary and will take on Minnesota's Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. The winner will fill the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat.

Tafoya, who w

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson stepping up ahead of finale vs. Twins

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:05:12 GMT

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Gunnar Henderson has struggled this season. But he offered a reason for optimism on Tuesday and will try to build on that momentum when his Baltimore Orioles face the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

The teams have traded victories in the first two contests of the three-game series.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Henderson has main

MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:40:25 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Rays improved to 8-0 on their nine-game road

Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses Minnesota primary to Lisa Demuth; South Carolina Senate race heads to runoff

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:30:12 GMT

Minnesota [US], August 12 (ANI): US state primary elections on Tuesday delivered major victories and crushing defeats, with Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth handing Trump-backed Mike Lindell a primary loss in the Republican governor's race, while in South Carolina, appointed Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman beat out candidates to advance to a runoff for the state's vacant US Senate seat.

Taylor Walls belts 2 of Rays' 6 home runs in win over A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays hit a season-high six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif., to stretch their winning streak to eight games.

Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Ra

Orioles get off to fast start in victory over Twins

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:55:14 GMT

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Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Pete Alonso finished 3-for-4 with a two-run homer for Baltimore, which pulled even in the three-game series with the rubber match slated for Wednesday. Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-4 with

Lynx hope Kayla McBride provides elite encore against Fire

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:40:26 GMT

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Kayla McBride is fresh off a contest in which she established a career high with 43 points and set a WNBA record with 10 3-point baskets.

That makes for one hard act to follow as McBride and the Minnesota Lynx visit the Portland Fire on Wednesday night.

Minnesota (27-7) also became the first team to clinch a playoff spot with Sunday's 103-90 home victory ove

Valkyries eager to avenge early-season loss to Sky

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:05:18 GMT

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The Golden State Valkyries get an opportunity to avenge arguably their most disappointing loss of the season when they host the Chicago Sky on Wednesday night in San Francisco.

The WNBA's second-place squad has lost just nine times all season, including twice to the top team in the league (Minnesota) and three times to the defending champions (Las Vegas).

Their

Michael Brennan reflects on Masters invite after wanting to return 'so bad'

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:05:05 GMT

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By winning the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, Michael Brennan vaulted from outside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup points race to 47th -- well within the cutoff for the playoffs.

But another effect of that victory shouldn't be overlooked. As captured by the CBS broadcast cameras, Brennan's mother embraced him and declared, 'We're going to the Masters!'

Brennan's r

Yankees place RHP Kervin Castro (elbow) on IL, recall RHP Bradley Hanner

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:40:25 GMT

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The New York Yankees placed right-handed reliever Kervin Castro on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of right elbow neuritis.

The move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Yankees recalled rookie right-hander Bradley Hanner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Castro, 27, last pitched on Sunday, throwing a perfect 1-2-3 inning with o

Wings look to right ship as Tempo come to town

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:19:03 GMT

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A recent rut has left the Dallas Wings in eighth place, the final playoff spot when the regular season ends next month.

There's a 5 1/2-game gap between Dallas and ninth-place Portland, but the Wings would like to turn the ship around and avoid putting themselves in danger of missing the postseason. They'll try to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday when the

Bears S Coby Bryant out 4-6 months after knee surgery

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:40:32 GMT

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Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant had knee surgery Friday and will be out 4-6 months, coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday.

The Bears are hopeful Bryant could return at the end of the season or playoffs.

Initially, there was optimism within the organization that Bryant might not need surgery when he was carted off the field at training camp on Aug. 3. Bryan

Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:19:03 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback on Tuesday.

Signed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. Murray will become the fourth consecutive different quarterback to begin the season for t

Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:05:04 GMT

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The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. He will become the fourth consecutive different quarterback to begin the season for

LeBron James, 76ers visit Knicks as part of NBA opening slate

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The New York Knicks will tip off the 2026-27 in style, raising their championship banner on Oct. 20 ahead of their home game against LeBron James and the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.

The star-studded affair that also includes Philadelphia's Jaylen Brown and New York's Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden is the middle game of three contests on the opening day o

Jackson Merrill, Padres strive to keep surging in clash vs. Brewers

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was talking about the response of pitcher Casey Mize to allowing a two-run homer Monday night to Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich.

'It's not always what happens to you,' Stammen said. 'It's what happens to you after that.'

Stammen also could have been talking about how his team performed for the remaind

Rangers' Cody Bradford gets rare road start at Angels

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:19:03 GMT

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Left-hander Cody Bradford will make his first road start in almost two years Tuesday night when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Bradford (0-0, 0.00 ERA), who is 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles, last started a road game on Sept. 25, 2024. That was the final night game that the

Twins in position to earn series win against Orioles

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:05:06 GMT

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Dean Kremer got his revenge.

Now the Baltimore Orioles will try to get revenge for Kremer's revenge.

One night after Kremer shut down his former team, which shipped him to Minnesota before the trade deadline, the Orioles will look to bounce back. They will take on the Twins in the second installment of a three-game series on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis.

MLB roundup: Brett Baty bashes grand slam as Mets down Braves

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:19:05 GMT

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Brett Baty's first-inning grand slam set the pace and the visiting New York Mets held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 8-5 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

The Mets ended Atlanta's nine-game home-field winning streak and improved their record against the Braves to 7-4. New York has won six out of seven on its nine-game road trip.

Francisco Lindor

Slumping Mercury visit Sparks with Kelsey Plum unavailable to face old team

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:55:27 GMT

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Kelsey Plum won't be able to compete against her former teammates when the Phoenix Mercury visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.

The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks in 2027 and 2028. The five-time All-Star scored 20 points in her team debut the next night and has played in four ga

Dean Kremer tops former team as Twins take down Orioles

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:55:21 GMT

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Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Ryan Jeffers finished 2-for-4 with a double and three RBIs for Minnesota, which won the opener of a three-game series. Austin Martin finished 4-for-5 with a double and an RBI.

Coby Mayo went 2-for-4 wit

DiJonai Carrington: 'White privilege' comment wasn't about ejection

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:19:03 GMT

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Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington disputed an assessment that her use of the term 'white privilege' in a social media post was a reference to her ejection from a game on Saturday.

Carrington also talked about the incident on Monday ahead of the Sky's road game against the Seattle Storm.

'I already spoke with people who potentially will have the agency

Kelsey Plum returns to LA as Mercury face Sparks

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:25:21 GMT

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A little more than a week removed from her trade to the Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum will compete against her former teammates with a visit to the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.

The Mercury (12-22) acquired Plum on Aug. 2 in exchange for second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani as well as draft picks in 2027 and 2028. A five-time All-Star, Plum averaged 23.9 points in 1

Blue Jays recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson amid multiple moves

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:05:06 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays returned both rookie infielder Charles McAdoo and veteran right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to the major league roster amid a series of moves Monday.

To make room on the active roster, right-hander Lazaro Estrada and utility man Davis Schneider were optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, while catcher Willie MacIver was designated for assignment.

Chargers add OLB Andre Carter to training camp roster

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:25:14 GMT

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The Los Angeles Chargers signed outside linebacker Andre Carter on Monday while waiving wide receiver Mante' Morrow to create a roster spot.

An undrafted free agent out of Army, Carter, 26, played 12 games as a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, recording two tackles. He played three games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, making one tackle.

Carter

Dodgers try to break out of slump against Royals

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:25:09 GMT

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In the Dodgers' worst stretch of the season, at least one Los Angeles star insists there is no reason to panic as the team heads home to face the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

The last time the Dodgers were home, they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series. They went to Chicago and met the same fate against the Cubs before their losing streak hit

Michael Soroka draws Rockies as he returns to D-backs' rotation

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:19:03 GMT

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Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to return to the starting rotation when the Diamondbacks face the Colorado Rockies in the first contest of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.

Soroka (8-3, 3.07 ERA) appeared to have broken through his injury-vexing past and was one of the keys to the Diamondbacks' early succe

Padres, in thick of NL wild-card race, face challenge in MLB-best Brewers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:05:12 GMT

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Though the trading deadline passed on Aug. 3, the San Diego Padres aren't done making moves.

The latest acquisition paid immediate dividends Sunday night when newly signed outfielder Austin Hays homered in his first at-bat for San Diego to put the finishing touches on a 7-2 home win over Houston in the rubber game of the teams' weekend series.

Hays and the Pa

Finally feeling at home, Pete Alonso carries O's to Minneapolis

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:55:18 GMT

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Pete Alonso is feeling great after his first multiple-homer game with the Baltimore Orioles.

He will look to bring the same big swings to Minnesota this week.

Alonso and the Orioles face the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series in Minneapolis on Monday evening. Baltimore is looking for back-to-back victories after thumping the Texas Rangers 10-5 on Sunda

MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:19:03 GMT

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Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.

Kyle Schwarber hit two homers for the Phillies to give him 35 on the season after he was homerless in the prior 17 games.

Philadelphia blew a 5-2 lead by allowing three runs in the eighth to preven

Liberty have easy time with short-handed Aces, roll 111-71

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:25:12 GMT

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Marine Johannes poured in 27 points off the bench as the host New York Liberty crushed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday afternoon.

Jonquel Jones scored 15 points, Breanna Stewart and Han Xu notched 14 points apiece and Rebecca Allen added 13 points for the Liberty (20-13), who extended their winning streak to four games. They reached the 100-point mark

Kayla McBride buries WNBA-record 10 treys as Lynx race past Wings

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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Kayla McBride made 10 3-pointers to set a WNBA record, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

McBride set a career high with 43 points for Minnesota (27-7), which won for the 12th time in the past 13 games. She made 16 of 21 shots from the field and 10 of 14 shots from beyond the arc as part of her

Kayla McBride buries WNBA record 10 treys as Lynx race past Wings

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:05:13 GMT

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Kayla McBride made 10 3-pointers to set a WNBA record, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 103-90 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

McBride finished with 43 points for Minnesota (27-7), which won for the 12th time in the past 13 games. She made 16 of 21 shots from the field and 10 of 14 shots from beyond the arc as part of her record-s

Jake Bauers' walk-off single lifts Brewers past Twins in 10

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:55:22 GMT

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Jake Bauers hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

Brice Turang narrowly beat the throw to the plate with a headfirst slide to secure the victory for Milwaukee, which won the rubber match of the weekend series. The Brewers enjoyed a delayed celebration af

Rays place Griffin Jax (elbow) on 15-day injured list

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:19:15 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Grifin Jax on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort and recalled right-hander Michael Grove from Triple-A Durham.

Griffin, whose IL move is retroactive to Thursday, had been scratched from his start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

In 29 appearances (18 starts) this season, Jax is 6-9 with a 3.63 ERA b

Brewers place SS Cooper Pratt (hamstring) on IL

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:05:11 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers placed rookie shortstop Cooper Pratt on the 10-day injured list Sunday after an MRI revealed a strained right hamstring.

Pratt first experienced discomfort during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins but finished all nine innings. Manager Pat Murphy said the 21-year-old believed he could be in the lineup on Sunday before additional testing

Liberty have easy time with short-handed Aces 111-71

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:55:18 GMT

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Marine Johannes poured in 27 points off the bench as the host New York Liberty crushed the short-handed Las Vegas Aces 111-71 on Sunday afternoon.

Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater to 'step away' from Lions

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will step away from the team, head coach Dan Campbell announced Sunday, prompting the team to scramble to secure a backup behind starter Jared Goff.

Bridgewater, 33, had been in camp and set for his return to the Lions after serving as the team's backup during the 2023 season. He announced his retireme

Larry Fitzgerald thanks all of Arizona: 'You gave me a home'

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:25:08 GMT

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One day after being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, longtime Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald paid for a full-page ad in the Arizona Republic to thank everyone who made a Minnesota native feel welcome in the state he calls home.

After being selected by the Cardinals with the third overall

Well-rested Liberty await short-handed Aces

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:19:04 GMT

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The Las Vegas Aces will have a new look when they play Sunday afternoon against the host New York Liberty.

The Aces will be playing for the third time in four days.

'There's going to be some rotation things,' Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon said on Saturday. 'It's just too many minutes on our players. I'll meet with my staff and discuss how that's going to look.'

Olivia Miles, Napheesa Collier look to lead Lynx to sweep of Wings

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The two scoring leaders for the Minnesota Lynx had much different plans heading into Sunday's quick turnaround game against the Dallas Wings in Minneapolis.

Rookie point guard Olivia Miles said she would relax, watch film and get to sleep on time.

Veteran forward Napheesa Collier prepared to chase her young daughter around the house.

'Well, it's a weekend

Fueled by bullpen, Brewers bid for series win vs. Twins

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:40:21 GMT

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A good bullpen can make all the difference in a postseason run, and the Milwaukee Brewers have all the makings of an elite unit that's peaking down the stretch in 2026.

The Brewers will look to win the decisive contest of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.

Minnesota won 8-6 in the series opener on Friday before Andrew

Randy Dobnak aims to stay hot as Royals chase series win vs. Cubs

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:12 GMT

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Right-hander Randy Dobnak remains a pleasant surprise amid this disappointing season for the Kansas City Royals.

Meanwhile, veteran Matthew Boyd has been stellar on the road for the Chicago Cubs this season.

Looking to continue his month-long success, Dobnak tries to help the Royals win a fifth straight home series in the decisive contest of the series on S

White Sox RHP Davis Martin working on flaw ahead of start vs. Guardians

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:55:13 GMT

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Right-hander Davis Martin will look to better disguise his pitches when the Chicago White Sox go for a series victory against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.

Martin (9-6, 4.13 ERA) is looking to rebound from a rough outing and potentially correct a pitch-tipping issue.

In a 14-2 loss at Boston on Tuesday, Martin allowed nine runs on 10

New Minnesota law expands feeding power of eggs

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:50:01 GMT

Visitor numbers at Minnesota hunger relief sites are keeping a record-breaking pace and a new state law provides flexibility when accessing a key source of nutrition.

Starting this month, food shelves across the state can accept donated eggs past their quality assurance date, with 30 days as the cutoff point.

Minnesota primary: Outside spending makes itself comfortable

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:39:18 GMT

Minnesota's primary election is Aug. 11 and nonpartisan civic engagement leaders said they remain appalled by the influence of outside funds flowing into federal races here. The leaders see a future where state laws could tamp down on so-called "dark money."

Watchdogs said this year's midterms are another example of

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:51:19 GMT

On August 7, Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota issued a strong statement calling on President Donald Trump to immediately end the naval blockade imposed on Cuba.

In a forceful statement, the congresswoman denounced the current U.S. administration's apparent determination to "take the United States back 70 years, to the height of Cold War McCarthyism," highlighting the combination of a bellicose foreign polic

Get to Know Vikings OLB Cam'Ron Stewart

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:35:02 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.The adjustment from college ball to the NFL can be significant, particularly as an undrafted rookie, but Cam'Ron Stewart is committed to making the most of every opportunity.

The Vikings outside linebacker has shown flashes during training camp, getting into the backfield for would-be sacks including one during Sunday's night practice at TCO Stadium and displaying

Vikings Release 1st Unofficial Depth Chart of 2026 Season

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:35:34 GMT

As the Vikings prepare for their first preseason game, they've also released their first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 campaign. Minnesota will face the Giants at noon (CT) Saturday at MetLife Stadium.

Minnesota Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart

Updated on Wednesday, Aug. 12

Minnesota opted to list 12 positions on offense to account for the use of three receivers in 11 personnel (a

Colts vs. Patriots preview: 5 players to watch in preseason opener

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:33 GMT

The Colts play their first preseason game of 2026 on Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

JJ Stankevitz

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Between this week and next week, the Colts will go through three joint practices and two preseason games, representing a major opportunity for several players looking to carve out prominent roles and/or roster spots.

And on Thursday, a "slew" of st

Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starting Quarterback

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.Head Coach Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback for the 2026 season after the newcomer battled J.J. McCarthy for the job this spring and in training camp.

Murray, who celebrated his 29th birthday Friday, was signed to a 1-year contract by Minnesota in March following seven seasons and 87 starts for Arizona, which selected hi

Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starting Quarterback

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:12:52 GMT

Rob Kleifield

Murray, who celebrated his 29th birthday Friday, was signed to a 1-year contract by Minnesota in March following seven seasons and 87 starts for Arizona, which selected hi

Get to Know Vikings Tight End Gavin Bartholomew

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT

Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.Gavin Bartholomew seems to be catching just about everything thrown his way.

The Vikings tight end isn't keeping track, though. He's just taking things play by play and having a lot of fun doing it.

Bartholomew is grateful for a healthy training camp after missing the entirety of his rookie campaign with a back injury suffered during last year's spring progra

Get to Know Vikings TE Gavin Bartholomew

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:07:49 GMT

Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.Gavin Bartholomew seems to be catching just about everything thrown his way.

The Vikings tight end isn't keeping track, though. He's just taking things play by play and having a lot of fun doing it.

Bartholomew is grateful for a healthy training camp after missing the entirety of his rookie campaign with a back injury suffered during last year's spring progra

Secondary sabbatical shaped Bo Melton into better receiver

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Packers wideout excited to be back at his best position

Wes Hodkiewicz

GREEN BAY Five summers of NFL training camps have a unique way of shaping one's perspective on football and life.

It's an epiphanyBo Meltonrecently experienced while the Packers receiver was discussing the August grind with his new lockermate, 11th-year NFL veteranJavon Hargrave.

"It's ups and downs and the goods and the ba

Falcons sign TE Nick Muse, release two former UDFAs

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:56:09 GMT

In other corresponding moves, Atlanta has waived/injured WR Le'Meke Brockington and LB Malik Verdon.

Tori McElhaney

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have signed tight end Nick Muse. In corresponding moves, the Falcons have waived/injured wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington and linebacker Malik Verdon.

Muse comes to the Falcons after stops on the practice squads of the Eagles, Cardinals, Rams an

Spadaro: The adaptive Johnny Mundt

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:07 GMT

Known around the league for his blocking, the veteran tight end discusses his role in the new Eagles offense.

Dave Spadaro

Once upon a time in his football life, Johnny Mundt was viewed as a developmental pass-catching tight end. Hewasn'tdrafted after his career at the University of Oregon, so he signed with the Los Angeles Rams with visions of having the football in his hands.

Now, mindyou,Mundt's

Takeaways from Vikings Training Camp So Far

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:40:06 GMT

byCraig Peters,Rob Kleifield&Lindsey Young

EAGAN, Minn.The Vikings are in their third week of training camp but are closer to the midpoint when it comes to preseason practices.

Minnesota has held 10 practices of 22 scheduled from July 29 to Sept. 2, including the annual night practice on Sunday.

Players have today off before resuming with three consecutive days of practice. The te

Myles Price Building on Returner's Role with Offensive Opportunities

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:37:04 GMT

Rob Kleifield

EAGAN, Minn.Myles Price is why people should not judge a book by its cover.

The Vikings wide receiver, who has a compact frame at 5-foot-9 and 183 pounds, unceremoniously received his NFL shot in 2025 as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana after four seasons at Texas Tech.

Price, known to teammates as "Jug," proved to meet the criteria Minnesota sought in a return spe

Jacob Monk pushing to start at right guard for Packers

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Third-year pro has come back strong from offseason of rehab

Mike Spofford

GREEN BAYJacob Monkis getting a long, serious look at starting for the Packers at right guard.

A fifth-round draft pick out of Duke in 2024, Monk started his third NFL training camp by taking first-team snaps at left guard in Aaron Banks' place. Banks has been dealing with a knee injury and doing individual drills only, not 11

Lions place QB Teddy Bridgewater on Reserve/Retired

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:36:06 GMT

Tim Twentyman

The Detroit Lions are on the lookout for a new veteran backup in their quarterback room after placingTeddy Bridgewateron the Reserve/Retired list.

"Bridgewater is going to step away," Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced Sunday before the team's training camp practice at the Meijer Performance Center. "I've known (Bridgewater) a long time, and man, the human being is unbelievable.

"Ce

Minnesota primaries reveal parties grappling with shifting voter priorities

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:16:42 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - A record-breaking primary election in Minnesota drew over 1 million voters Tuesday, capping a year of fierce political turmoil and locking in a slate of high-stakes fall matchups.

The high turnout across the state reflected an electorate deeply motivated by recent debates over state fraud, federal immigration enforcement and government oversight as voters on both sides of the aisle signale

Discriminatory layoff policy?

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:39:01 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

Minnesota suit to protect trans athletes falls flat in victory for Trump

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:53:56 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - A federal judge sided with the Trump administration by largely dismissing Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the government's interpretation of Title IX.

Minnesota pushed back in a suit filed in April 2025 against President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting transgender at

Judge dismisses Trump suit over DEI policy in Minneapolis Public Schools

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:20:45 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (CN) - A federal judge on Monday tossed out a Justice Department lawsuit challenging Minneapolis Public Schools' race-conscious teacher layoff policy.

In his 25-page order, U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz expressed serious skepticism over the validity of the district's race-based prov

Ontario police and fire deploy Octave dispatch solution with advanced drone integration

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:55 GMT

Ontario police and fire deploy Octave dispatch solution with advanced drone integration

Bodycam man who attacked woman with blowtorch shoots Las Vegas officer through door before OIS

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:50 GMT

Bodycam man who attacked woman with blowtorch shoots Las Vegas officer through door before OIS

Baton Rouge Police propose hiring retired officers for administrative roles

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:38 GMT

Baton Rouge Police propose hiring retired officers for administrative roles

Durham names new permanent police chief

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:07:32 GMT

Durham names new permanent police chief

Woman sentenced to life without parole in fatal shooting of Kansas officer

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:59 GMT

Woman sentenced to life without parole in fatal shooting of Kansas officer

Georgia police captain reinstated by review board after termination

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:46 GMT

Georgia police captain reinstated by review board after termination

Former Hall County deputy dies from injuries sustained in 1994 on-duty crash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:26 GMT

Former Hall County deputy dies from injuries sustained in 1994 on-duty crash

Bodycam shows Maryland deputy rescue bystander after fleeing driver causes 5-vehicle crash

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:47 GMT

Bodycam shows Maryland deputy rescue bystander after fleeing driver causes 5-vehicle crash

BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:36 GMT

BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires

Youre not going to outrun a drone- How St. Petersburg police are putting UAVs to work

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:05:26 GMT

Youre not going to outrun a drone- How St. Petersburg police are putting UAVs to work

Team Wendy App Creates New Digital Hub for Helmet Owners

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:45 GMT

Team Wendy App Creates New Digital Hub for Helmet Owners

ICE officers to get electrical pulse gloves

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:04:34 GMT

ICE officers to get electrical pulse gloves

Pinellas County deputy kidnaps, kills woman before killing himself

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:59 GMT

Pinellas County deputy kidnaps, kills woman before killing himself

Town of Sneads votes to dissolve police department due to budgetary concern

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:52 GMT

Town of Sneads votes to dissolve police department due to budgetary concern

Officials name off-duty state trooper who confronted gunman in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:45 GMT

Officials name off-duty state trooper who confronted gunman in Idaho In-N-Out shooting

Portland suspect arrested after attacking K-9 with pipe

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:27 GMT

Portland suspect arrested after attacking K-9 with pipe

Bodycam shows Dallas officer fire shots at undercover cop during vehicle theft arrest

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:17 GMT

Bodycam shows Dallas officer fire shots at undercover cop during vehicle theft arrest

Cleveland deploys highway blocker truck to protect police, firefighters

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:03:12 GMT

Cleveland deploys highway blocker truck to protect police, firefighters

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) earnings Q2 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:34:09 GMT

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Israel and AIPAC on the ballot in the Minnesota Senate and U.S. House races The Forward

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