Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Kirk Cousins on leading Vikes: 'Let your voice be heard'
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — There’s still so much more for Kirk Cousins to learn about his new coaches, teammates and playbook in Minnesota, a mere 2½ months after the…
Read MoreMorrison’s two-run single sends Twins past Brewers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Logan Morrison came through with a big hit for the injury-decimated Minnesota Twins lineup. Morrison hit a two-run single to give Minnesota’s offense a much-needed lift, and…
Read MoreVikings to host daylong summit on LGBTQ inclusion in sports
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings plan to hold a daylong summit on LGBTQ inclusion in sports next month. The Vikings announced Wednesday the summit will be held at…
Read MoreTimberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct. The Timberwolves announced Brunson’s resignation Tuesday in a one-sentence…
Read MoreMatt Ryan re-signs with Falcons so where's that leave Packers and Rodgers?
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan is the NFL’s first $100 million man. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback became the league’s highest-paid player Thursday by agreeing to a five-year contract extension that…
Read MoreCoach: WNBA champs Lynx still waiting for White House invite
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve says the team is still waiting for a White House invitation after winning its latest WNBA title in October. Reeve says the…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota settles harassment claims for $300K
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague, newly released documents show. Teague resigned in 2015…
Read MoreVikings take UCF cornerback Mike Hughes in 1st round
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have selected Central Florida cornerback Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the first round of the NFL draft. Hughes played only one…
Read MoreLEADING OFF: Ohtani faces champs; Cubs-Indians rematch
A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday: ___ TOUGH TEST Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his fourth major league start for the Los Angeles Angels, this one…
Read MoreEMBIID PLAYS, meaning only took 4 years for the Top 3 picks of 2014 draft to make playoffs
So far, Joel Embiid’s the big winner of the Top 3 picks in the 2014 NBA draft. They all needed four years to make the playoffs but only Embiid has…
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