4 hours ago
Aliyah Boston is listed as probable for the Indiana Fever's game Friday vs. the Portland Fire with a right lower leg injury.
Fellow forward Monique Billings (left hip) is listed as probable, as is Caitlin Clark (back). Damiris Dantas (left knee) did not travel with the team and has already been ruled out for both Friday's game in Portland and Sunday's in Minneapolis.
Boston had to be helped off the floor late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm after she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot while pursuing a pass from Caitlin Clark. Boston appeared to land directly on her right knee and was taken to the Fever locker room.
She was listed as questionable for the second half, but did not participate.
Fever coach Stephanie White said it "wasn't really worth the risk" to play Boston after halftime, adding: "We just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#fever
Fellow forward Monique Billings (left hip) is listed as probable, as is Caitlin Clark (back). Damiris Dantas (left knee) did not travel with the team and has already been ruled out for both Friday's game in Portland and Sunday's in Minneapolis.
Boston had to be helped off the floor late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm after she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot while pursuing a pass from Caitlin Clark. Boston appeared to land directly on her right knee and was taken to the Fever locker room.
She was listed as questionable for the second half, but did not participate.
Fever coach Stephanie White said it "wasn't really worth the risk" to play Boston after halftime, adding: "We just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#fever
4 hours ago
Aliyah Boston is listed as probable for the Indiana Fever's game Friday vs. the Portland Fire with a right lower leg injury.
Fellow forward Monique Billings (left hip) is listed as probable, as is Caitlin Clark (back). Damiris Dantas (left knee) did not travel with the team and has already been ruled out for both Friday's game in Portland and Sunday's in Minneapolis.
Boston had to be helped off the floor late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm after she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot while pursuing a pass from Caitlin Clark. Boston appeared to land directly on her right knee and was taken to the Fever locker room.
She was listed as questionable for the second half, but did not participate.
Fever coach Stephanie White said it "wasn't really worth the risk" to play Boston after halftime, adding: "We just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#game
Fellow forward Monique Billings (left hip) is listed as probable, as is Caitlin Clark (back). Damiris Dantas (left knee) did not travel with the team and has already been ruled out for both Friday's game in Portland and Sunday's in Minneapolis.
Boston had to be helped off the floor late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 105-95 win over the Seattle Storm after she tripped over Flau'jae Johnson's foot while pursuing a pass from Caitlin Clark. Boston appeared to land directly on her right knee and was taken to the Fever locker room.
She was listed as questionable for the second half, but did not participate.
Fever coach Stephanie White said it "wasn't really worth the risk" to play Boston after halftime, adding: "We just want to be very conservative and make sure that she's good to go."
#game
4 hours ago
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held the main interest rate at a range between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision came after a two-day meeting, as the central bank keeps a firm focus on its dual mandate and seeks to foster price stability amid conflict and "elevated uncertainty" in the Middle East, according to a statement.
The decision was made with a 9-3 vote, with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Beth M. Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; and Lorie K. Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas dissenting in favor of a 0.25% hike to the federal funds rate, according to the central bank.
"I asked for a good family fight, and I got one," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said of the dissenting votes Wednesday in response to a question during his second press conference as chair. "My view is that's the better way to get policy right; that's our North Star."
Warsh, who has served as chairman for about eight weeks and four days — not that he's counting, he quipped Wednesday — noted discussions during the two-day meeting were "collegial and constructive."
#reserve #president
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held the main interest rate at a range between 3.5% and 3.75%. The decision came after a two-day meeting, as the central bank keeps a firm focus on its dual mandate and seeks to foster price stability amid conflict and "elevated uncertainty" in the Middle East, according to a statement.
The decision was made with a 9-3 vote, with Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis; Beth M. Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; and Lorie K. Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas dissenting in favor of a 0.25% hike to the federal funds rate, according to the central bank.
"I asked for a good family fight, and I got one," Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said of the dissenting votes Wednesday in response to a question during his second press conference as chair. "My view is that's the better way to get policy right; that's our North Star."
Warsh, who has served as chairman for about eight weeks and four days — not that he's counting, he quipped Wednesday — noted discussions during the two-day meeting were "collegial and constructive."
#reserve #president
16 hours ago
A general view of the inside of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
The NFL has typically rewarded Super Bowls to cities building new stadiums — even if it's a smaller, midwestern city like Minneapolis, which hosted the 2018 game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
But even though the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing in a glitzy, $3 billion dome in 2031, owner Clark Hunt acknowledged the difficulty in landing a Super Bowl because six other teams are also slated to have new stadiums by then.
Kansas City's hosting of the World Cup, though, bolstered the city's chances.
"Not only did we pull it off, we dominated," Chiefs president Mark Donovan said. "That puts us on a different level now."
#fifa #Argentina #World
The NFL has typically rewarded Super Bowls to cities building new stadiums — even if it's a smaller, midwestern city like Minneapolis, which hosted the 2018 game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
But even though the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing in a glitzy, $3 billion dome in 2031, owner Clark Hunt acknowledged the difficulty in landing a Super Bowl because six other teams are also slated to have new stadiums by then.
Kansas City's hosting of the World Cup, though, bolstered the city's chances.
"Not only did we pull it off, we dominated," Chiefs president Mark Donovan said. "That puts us on a different level now."
#fifa #Argentina #World
2 days ago
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns speak during Monday Night RAW at Intuit Dome on July 27, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images)
We know the entire SummerSlam card — both nights. The lineup of matches is stacked with superstars and intriguing storylines. We'll take a look at all of the matches on Saturday and Sunday along with viewing information. Let's talk wrestling.
Dates: Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start time: 6 p.m. ET both nights
#inglewood #july #sunday
We know the entire SummerSlam card — both nights. The lineup of matches is stacked with superstars and intriguing storylines. We'll take a look at all of the matches on Saturday and Sunday along with viewing information. Let's talk wrestling.
Dates: Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Start time: 6 p.m. ET both nights
#inglewood #july #sunday
2 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis hit a two-run triple with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Taj Bradley threw six strong innings for the Twins (54-54), who have won three in a row and five of six. They are third in the AL Cental, just two games behind the first-place Chicago White Sox.
Kody Clemens doubled for Minnesota in the fourth and scored on Josh Bell's single. But center fielder Byron Buxton left in the fifth with right hip soreness after running to first base. It's the same joint that caused him to miss the All-Star Game this month.
Kansas City went ahead 2-1 in the sixth when Josh Rojas stole home on the front end of a double steal and Salvador Perez had an RBI single.
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#first
Taj Bradley threw six strong innings for the Twins (54-54), who have won three in a row and five of six. They are third in the AL Cental, just two games behind the first-place Chicago White Sox.
Kody Clemens doubled for Minnesota in the fourth and scored on Josh Bell's single. But center fielder Byron Buxton left in the fifth with right hip soreness after running to first base. It's the same joint that caused him to miss the All-Star Game this month.
Kansas City went ahead 2-1 in the sixth when Josh Rojas stole home on the front end of a double steal and Salvador Perez had an RBI single.
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#first
2 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie Olivia Miles scored 24 points and the Minnesota Lynx extended their winning streak to eight games with a 100-93 victory over the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night.
Miles shot 9 for 17 with four 3-pointers for Minnesota (23-6), which owns the best record in the WNBA. She added eight ***** ists and six rebounds.
Kayla McBride scored 18 with four 3-pointers for the Lynx, who were 14 for 25 (56%) from distance. Napheesa Collier had 15 points and Natasha Howard scored 13. Reserve Antonia Delaere scored 12 on 4-for-5 shooting from distance.
Marina Mabrey had 25 points, eight rebounds and six ***** ists for Toronto (10-17), which has lost four straight and eight of its last nine. Maria Conde finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Laura Juskaite scored 18.
Miles made a layup to give the Lynx an 89-75 lead with 6:32 left to play. Juskaite and Kia Nurse hit back-to-back 3-pointers to end a 12-0 run and cut the deficit to two over the next 2:22. Delaere answered with two straight 3-pointers to increase the lead to 95-87 as Minnesota recovered.
#scored #points #rebounds
Miles shot 9 for 17 with four 3-pointers for Minnesota (23-6), which owns the best record in the WNBA. She added eight ***** ists and six rebounds.
Kayla McBride scored 18 with four 3-pointers for the Lynx, who were 14 for 25 (56%) from distance. Napheesa Collier had 15 points and Natasha Howard scored 13. Reserve Antonia Delaere scored 12 on 4-for-5 shooting from distance.
Marina Mabrey had 25 points, eight rebounds and six ***** ists for Toronto (10-17), which has lost four straight and eight of its last nine. Maria Conde finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Laura Juskaite scored 18.
Miles made a layup to give the Lynx an 89-75 lead with 6:32 left to play. Juskaite and Kia Nurse hit back-to-back 3-pointers to end a 12-0 run and cut the deficit to two over the next 2:22. Delaere answered with two straight 3-pointers to increase the lead to 95-87 as Minnesota recovered.
#scored #points #rebounds
2 days ago
Ryan Garcia has entered the ranks of WWE, and contributing to one of the more weird editions of Raw in quite some time.
During a segment involving Joe Henry and Danhuasen dancing and pumping up the crowd, Garcia was in the ring with a guitar playing along. Eventually, Garcia turned in Hendry, blasting him with a guitar, while The Judgment Day's Dominick Mysterio and JD McDonagh delivered a beatdown on Hendry, Danhausen, and the Mini-Hausens.
Watch the ending of the segment in the video below.
Garcia enters another branch of the TKO umbrella after signing a deal to face Conor Benn in a September 12 matchup co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing. Garcia puts his WBC welterweight championship on the line in the grudge match.
The Raw segment helped set the table for this weekend's SummerSlam event, which includes a matchup between Mysterio and fan-favorite Danhausen. The match takes place on Sunday, part of the cap off card of the two-night event in Minneapolis.
#match #Event #ryan
During a segment involving Joe Henry and Danhuasen dancing and pumping up the crowd, Garcia was in the ring with a guitar playing along. Eventually, Garcia turned in Hendry, blasting him with a guitar, while The Judgment Day's Dominick Mysterio and JD McDonagh delivered a beatdown on Hendry, Danhausen, and the Mini-Hausens.
Watch the ending of the segment in the video below.
Garcia enters another branch of the TKO umbrella after signing a deal to face Conor Benn in a September 12 matchup co-promoted by Zuffa Boxing. Garcia puts his WBC welterweight championship on the line in the grudge match.
The Raw segment helped set the table for this weekend's SummerSlam event, which includes a matchup between Mysterio and fan-favorite Danhausen. The match takes place on Sunday, part of the cap off card of the two-night event in Minneapolis.
#match #Event #ryan
3 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams says he's joining the Minnesota Vikings on the eve of training camp.
Adams announced the move on social media Monday night, posting "Year 10" and the Vikings' "skol" hashtag.
Adams has played multiple positions during his nine-year NFL career, including 17 games at linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
Adams was the seventh overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft by the Jets and twice was a Pro Bowler in New York. He was a first-team All-Pro safety in 2019 went to the Pro Bowl again in 2020 with Seattle before struggling with injuries.
Adams played a combined five games with Detroit and Tennessee in 2024.
#jamal #minnesota
Adams announced the move on social media Monday night, posting "Year 10" and the Vikings' "skol" hashtag.
Adams has played multiple positions during his nine-year NFL career, including 17 games at linebacker with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
Adams was the seventh overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft by the Jets and twice was a Pro Bowler in New York. He was a first-team All-Pro safety in 2019 went to the Pro Bowl again in 2020 with Seattle before struggling with injuries.
Adams played a combined five games with Detroit and Tennessee in 2024.
#jamal #minnesota
6 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her legacy but caused enduring fear and fury as he changed their lives forever.
Fellow lawmakers and survivors of the shooting spoke Thursday at the sentencing hearing for Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty last month to federal charges related to the killing of former House Speaker Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as critically wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks, so federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty. Mark Hortman's father and siblings voiced anger that he could not be sentenced to death.
U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim said it was "the longest sentence I have imposed after hearing thousands of cases over the years, but I do believe it is deserved."
In court Thursday, Sen. Hoffman said he and his family are constantly reminded of the extraordinary violence of that night, even in the mundane details of day-to-day life. He said they don't receive mail at home anymore, they have installed solid steel doors for protection, and they have changed how they do everyday tasks because of their injuries.
#thursday #minneapolis
Fellow lawmakers and survivors of the shooting spoke Thursday at the sentencing hearing for Vance Boelter, the man who pleaded guilty last month to federal charges related to the killing of former House Speaker Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well as critically wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks, so federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty. Mark Hortman's father and siblings voiced anger that he could not be sentenced to death.
U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim said it was "the longest sentence I have imposed after hearing thousands of cases over the years, but I do believe it is deserved."
In court Thursday, Sen. Hoffman said he and his family are constantly reminded of the extraordinary violence of that night, even in the mundane details of day-to-day life. He said they don't receive mail at home anymore, they have installed solid steel doors for protection, and they have changed how they do everyday tasks because of their injuries.
#thursday #minneapolis
8 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.
The university board of regents approved the contract amendment at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay **** p on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
The Gophers went 15-18 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten play in Medved’s first year, with a lineup depleted by injuries. The former student manager and **** istant coach for the Gophers was hired last year after seven seasons at Colorado State. He’s entering his 14th year as a head coach, including stops at Drake and Furman.
#medved #gophers #university
The university board of regents approved the contract amendment at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay **** p on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
The Gophers went 15-18 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten play in Medved’s first year, with a lineup depleted by injuries. The former student manager and **** istant coach for the Gophers was hired last year after seven seasons at Colorado State. He’s entering his 14th year as a head coach, including stops at Drake and Furman.
#medved #gophers #university
8 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.
The university board of regents approved the contract amendment this week at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay ***** p on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
The Gophers went 15-18 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten play in Medved's first year, with a lineup depleted by injuries. The former student manager and ***** istant coach for the Gophers was hired last year after seven seasons at Colorado State. He's entering his 14th year as a head coach, including stops at Drake and Furman.
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#year #Basketball #gophers #contract
The university board of regents approved the contract amendment this week at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay ***** p on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
The Gophers went 15-18 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten play in Medved's first year, with a lineup depleted by injuries. The former student manager and ***** istant coach for the Gophers was hired last year after seven seasons at Colorado State. He's entering his 14th year as a head coach, including stops at Drake and Furman.
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#year #Basketball #gophers #contract
9 days ago
TPC Twin Cities will be the site of more PGA Tour action Friday when the 3M Open field tees it off for its second round outside of Minneapolis.
The first groupings are off the tee before 8 a.m. ET. Check in below to see when field headliner and tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler is set to go off with his Round 2 playing partners, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
Golf Channel's TV and streaming coverage of the second round begins at 4 p.m. Friday, with Golf Central Postgame set to run at 7 or whenever the final broadcasted groupings are off the 18th green (note: streaming links will be shared when available).
Time
Tee
#field #twin #cities
The first groupings are off the tee before 8 a.m. ET. Check in below to see when field headliner and tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler is set to go off with his Round 2 playing partners, Hideki Matsuyama and Sungjae Im.
Golf Channel's TV and streaming coverage of the second round begins at 4 p.m. Friday, with Golf Central Postgame set to run at 7 or whenever the final broadcasted groupings are off the 18th green (note: streaming links will be shared when available).
Time
Tee
#field #twin #cities
16 days ago
Team Illinois recently returned from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, securing a sixth-place finish in the overall medal count.
The team, composed of 57 athletes and 16 coaches, competed in eight sports and earned a total of 54 medals, according to a community announcement.
The medal tally included 19 gold, 17 silver and 18 bronze medals. Team Illinois also achieved more than 30 placements from fourth to seventh place. More than 20 personal records were set by Team Illinois athletes.
The Special Olympics USA Games brought together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from across the United States.
Team Illinois excelled in several team events, including unified basketball, unified volleyball, swimming relays, bocce, athletics relays and bowling.
The team, composed of 57 athletes and 16 coaches, competed in eight sports and earned a total of 54 medals, according to a community announcement.
The medal tally included 19 gold, 17 silver and 18 bronze medals. Team Illinois also achieved more than 30 placements from fourth to seventh place. More than 20 personal records were set by Team Illinois athletes.
The Special Olympics USA Games brought together 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from across the United States.
Team Illinois excelled in several team events, including unified basketball, unified volleyball, swimming relays, bocce, athletics relays and bowling.
17 days ago
The Green Bay Packers and Thrivent signed a long-term sponsorship agreement that makes the Minneapolis- and Appleton-based company the official financial services partner of the team.
"Both the Packers and Thrivent are committed to making a meaningful impact across the region, strengthening our communities and serving others while delivering exceptional service," Green Bay Packers President and CEO Ed Policy said of the deal, which was announced July 13.
Thrivent was created by the 2002 merger of Aid ****** ociation for Lutherans, founded in Appleton, and Lutheran Brotherhood of Minneapolis. Thrivent has a large Appleton campus; it has more than 2.4 million clients and $212 billion in ****** ets under management.
"This partnership allows us to grow awareness of Thrivent, share our purpose-based approach to finances, and engage people through high-visibility moments on and off the field. At the same time, our shared Wisconsin roots and belief in giving back make this a collaboration that will create lasting change through our new community impact program," said Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent president and CEO.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"Both the Packers and Thrivent are committed to making a meaningful impact across the region, strengthening our communities and serving others while delivering exceptional service," Green Bay Packers President and CEO Ed Policy said of the deal, which was announced July 13.
Thrivent was created by the 2002 merger of Aid ****** ociation for Lutherans, founded in Appleton, and Lutheran Brotherhood of Minneapolis. Thrivent has a large Appleton campus; it has more than 2.4 million clients and $212 billion in ****** ets under management.
"This partnership allows us to grow awareness of Thrivent, share our purpose-based approach to finances, and engage people through high-visibility moments on and off the field. At the same time, our shared Wisconsin roots and belief in giving back make this a collaboration that will create lasting change through our new community impact program," said Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent president and CEO.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
21 days ago
Larry Fitzgerald sends a clear message on Pitt QB Mason Heintschel (and an unclear message on Vikings QB Kyler Murray) originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Stateline, NV – At the Caesars Celebrity Pro Am on Thursday at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, one day before the start of the 2026 American Century Championship (July 10-12 on NBC, NBC Sports Network, and Peacock), I got the chance to ask Larry Fitzgerald about two quarterbacks he knows well.
One is the current QB1 at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, Mason Heintschel. The former 3-star Clay (OR) recruit stepped in for Eli Holstein during his freshman season in 2025 and became the Panthers’ full-time starter by the end of the year.
The other is Kyler Murray, with whom Fitzgerald played during his final two seasons on the Arizona Cardinals and the last two years of his NFL career. Murray is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, who the Minneapolis native Fitzgerald cheered for growing up. Murray is competing with former national championship-winning Michigan Wolverines QB J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings’ starting job this summer.
On how Mason Heintschel can avoid a sophomore slump and continue on an upward trajectory…
Stateline, NV – At the Caesars Celebrity Pro Am on Thursday at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort, one day before the start of the 2026 American Century Championship (July 10-12 on NBC, NBC Sports Network, and Peacock), I got the chance to ask Larry Fitzgerald about two quarterbacks he knows well.
One is the current QB1 at his alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, Mason Heintschel. The former 3-star Clay (OR) recruit stepped in for Eli Holstein during his freshman season in 2025 and became the Panthers’ full-time starter by the end of the year.
The other is Kyler Murray, with whom Fitzgerald played during his final two seasons on the Arizona Cardinals and the last two years of his NFL career. Murray is now a member of the Minnesota Vikings, who the Minneapolis native Fitzgerald cheered for growing up. Murray is competing with former national championship-winning Michigan Wolverines QB J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings’ starting job this summer.
On how Mason Heintschel can avoid a sophomore slump and continue on an upward trajectory…
21 days ago
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a major regulated U.S. utility company with a market capitalization of approximately $50.2 billion. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and delivers natural gas, serving approximately 3.7 million electric and 2.1 million natural gas customers across eight Midwestern and Western states.
XEL is set to report its Q2 earnings soon. Ahead of the release, ******* ysts expect the company to post a diluted EPS of $0.77, up 2.7% from $0.75 in the year-ago quarter. XEL has exceeded or met Wall Street's EPS estimates in two of the last four quarters, , while missing expectations in the remaining two quarters.
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XEL is set to report its Q2 earnings soon. Ahead of the release, ******* ysts expect the company to post a diluted EPS of $0.77, up 2.7% from $0.75 in the year-ago quarter. XEL has exceeded or met Wall Street's EPS estimates in two of the last four quarters, , while missing expectations in the remaining two quarters.
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22 days ago
Alan Roden delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning in his season debut, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, July 8, in Minneapolis.
Roden finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs one day after Minnesota promoted him from Triple-A Saint Paul. Kody Clemens went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI for the Twins, who increased their winning streak to four games.
Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in three runs for the Guardians, who took their fourth loss in a row. Rhys Hoskins added a solo home run.
Twins reliever Yoendrys Gomez (1-0) earned the victory with a scoreless inning of relief. Gomez notched his 10th save one night earlier as the Twins won the series opener 3-1.
Guardians reliever Matt Festa (2-2) allowed one run on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.
Roden finished 2-for-5 with two RBIs one day after Minnesota promoted him from Triple-A Saint Paul. Kody Clemens went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI for the Twins, who increased their winning streak to four games.
Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in three runs for the Guardians, who took their fourth loss in a row. Rhys Hoskins added a solo home run.
Twins reliever Yoendrys Gomez (1-0) earned the victory with a scoreless inning of relief. Gomez notched his 10th save one night earlier as the Twins won the series opener 3-1.
Guardians reliever Matt Festa (2-2) allowed one run on three hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.
22 days ago
There's no stopping the Clatsop County Special Olympic athletes. Brittney Clarke and Jacob McCarr competed in three different events at the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis. Clarke won gold in the 400-meter walk and also medaled in the 4 x 100-meter relay and mini javelin. McCarr placed fifth in the shot put, was a member of the second-place co-ed 4 x 100 relay team and competed in the 100-yard dash. After Clarke and McCarr brought home medals, Clarke and the rest of the athletes in Clatsop County Special Olympics are set to go on the road and compete this weekend.
The 2026 Oregon Summer Games are slated for July 10 through the 12, and are slated to take place at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Twenty Clatsop County Special Olympics athletes are set to compete in two sports: track and field and bocce ball.
Clarke will lead a list of 12 total track and field athletes. She will be joined by Alex Cary, Joey Bailey, Nicholas Bailey, Blake Chick, Mathias Costello, Marie Kajula, Jack Kain, Jonathan Lempea, Beau Routh, Cheyenne Valunzuela, Megan Wilson and coaches Bill and Karen Lempea. There will also be seven community members going as volunteers, including: Phil and Julie Chick, Michael and Danielle Cary, Clatsop County Special Olympics Program Director David McAloney, Susan Hiebert and Tracie Hunter.
Bocce is one of the newer sports added to the Special Olympics calendar this year and Clatsop County has a total of eight athletes participating this weekend: Brandi Higgins, Angelica Lizarraga, Ben Johnson, David Killion, Jesse Banks, Jerry Allen, Jackie Bleech and Nikki Fletcher. Coaches Patty Kain and Brenda Higgins will also travel with the athletes.
The Italian based game has slowly been gaining popularity in America after getting its start in Italy and other European countries. The lawn game is similar to bowling where teams roll large ******* to try and get them as close as possible to a smaller target called a pallino. It can be played on either grass, sand or a dedicated hardcourt. Italian General Giuseppe Garibaldi popularized the game in Italy during the late 19th century and it has since become an Olympic sport.
The 2026 Oregon Summer Games are slated for July 10 through the 12, and are slated to take place at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Twenty Clatsop County Special Olympics athletes are set to compete in two sports: track and field and bocce ball.
Clarke will lead a list of 12 total track and field athletes. She will be joined by Alex Cary, Joey Bailey, Nicholas Bailey, Blake Chick, Mathias Costello, Marie Kajula, Jack Kain, Jonathan Lempea, Beau Routh, Cheyenne Valunzuela, Megan Wilson and coaches Bill and Karen Lempea. There will also be seven community members going as volunteers, including: Phil and Julie Chick, Michael and Danielle Cary, Clatsop County Special Olympics Program Director David McAloney, Susan Hiebert and Tracie Hunter.
Bocce is one of the newer sports added to the Special Olympics calendar this year and Clatsop County has a total of eight athletes participating this weekend: Brandi Higgins, Angelica Lizarraga, Ben Johnson, David Killion, Jesse Banks, Jerry Allen, Jackie Bleech and Nikki Fletcher. Coaches Patty Kain and Brenda Higgins will also travel with the athletes.
The Italian based game has slowly been gaining popularity in America after getting its start in Italy and other European countries. The lawn game is similar to bowling where teams roll large ******* to try and get them as close as possible to a smaller target called a pallino. It can be played on either grass, sand or a dedicated hardcourt. Italian General Giuseppe Garibaldi popularized the game in Italy during the late 19th century and it has since become an Olympic sport.
22 days ago
Cheryl Reeve made history on Wednesday night in Connecticut.
The Minnesota Lynx coach, with their 86-80 win over the Sun, picked up the 380th victory of her coaching career. That officially made her the winningest head coach in WNBA history.
The win broke a tie with Mike Thibault, who was the previous regular-season wins leader in league history. Reeve, who led the Lynx to multiple ******* les earlier in her coaching career, is already the WNBA's all-time winningest postseason coach, too.
Reeve has spent her entire head coaching career with the Lynx, who hired her in 2010 after nearly a decade as an ******* istant elsewhere in the league. Reeve, with star Maya Moore on hand, guided the Lynx to four WNBA ******* les in her first eight seasons at the helm in Minneapolis. They reached the WNBA Finals six times in a seven-year span, too. The Lynx last reached the WNBA Finals in 2024 after a bit of a lull following the dynasty era, but fell to the New York Liberty.
Reeve is a four-time WNBA coach of the year, and was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame last month, too. She was also the head coach of the Team USA women's basketball roster that won gold in the Olympics in 2024. That marked the United States' eighth straight gold medal.
The Minnesota Lynx coach, with their 86-80 win over the Sun, picked up the 380th victory of her coaching career. That officially made her the winningest head coach in WNBA history.
The win broke a tie with Mike Thibault, who was the previous regular-season wins leader in league history. Reeve, who led the Lynx to multiple ******* les earlier in her coaching career, is already the WNBA's all-time winningest postseason coach, too.
Reeve has spent her entire head coaching career with the Lynx, who hired her in 2010 after nearly a decade as an ******* istant elsewhere in the league. Reeve, with star Maya Moore on hand, guided the Lynx to four WNBA ******* les in her first eight seasons at the helm in Minneapolis. They reached the WNBA Finals six times in a seven-year span, too. The Lynx last reached the WNBA Finals in 2024 after a bit of a lull following the dynasty era, but fell to the New York Liberty.
Reeve is a four-time WNBA coach of the year, and was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame last month, too. She was also the head coach of the Team USA women's basketball roster that won gold in the Olympics in 2024. That marked the United States' eighth straight gold medal.
23 days ago
Kody Clemens went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.
Austin Martin and Brooks Lee added one RBI apiece for Minnesota, which took the opener of a three-game series. The Twins have won three games in a row.
Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer for Cleveland's only run. Chase DeLauter went 2-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who dropped their third straight game.
Twins right-hander Taj Bradley (8-3) allowed one run on three hits over seven innings. He struck out 10 without a walk.
Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo (7-4) took the hard-luck loss after allowing two unearned runs on six hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out seven.
Austin Martin and Brooks Lee added one RBI apiece for Minnesota, which took the opener of a three-game series. The Twins have won three games in a row.
Rhys Hoskins hit a solo homer for Cleveland's only run. Chase DeLauter went 2-for-3 with a double for the Guardians, who dropped their third straight game.
Twins right-hander Taj Bradley (8-3) allowed one run on three hits over seven innings. He struck out 10 without a walk.
Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo (7-4) took the hard-luck loss after allowing two unearned runs on six hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out seven.
23 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Bradley (8-3), who set a career best with 11 strikeouts in his last outing July 1 at Houston, had swing-and-miss stuff all night, registering a career-high 25 swinging strikes. He allowed three hits and walked none, winning for the third time in his last four starts.
Andrew Morris pitched a perfect eighth inning, while Taylor Rogers and Yoendrys Gómez combined on a scoreless ninth for the Twins, who have won six of their last eight games
Rhys Hoskins homered for the Guardians, who lost their third in a row.
Joey Cantillo (7-4) pitched five innings, giving up two runs — both unearned — on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts.
Bradley (8-3), who set a career best with 11 strikeouts in his last outing July 1 at Houston, had swing-and-miss stuff all night, registering a career-high 25 swinging strikes. He allowed three hits and walked none, winning for the third time in his last four starts.
Andrew Morris pitched a perfect eighth inning, while Taylor Rogers and Yoendrys Gómez combined on a scoreless ninth for the Twins, who have won six of their last eight games
Rhys Hoskins homered for the Guardians, who lost their third in a row.
Joey Cantillo (7-4) pitched five innings, giving up two runs — both unearned — on six hits with three walks and seven strikeouts.
24 days ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: CM Punk celebrates after winning the Undisputed WWE Championship **** le during Monday Night RAW at Allstate Arena on July 6, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melina Pizano/WWE via Getty Images)
The next few weeks will be huge for WWE. SummerSlam is on the horizon, but before that two-day PLE in Minneapolis, the promotion hits the Big Apple for a special episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. After a shocking episode of Raw that saw CM Punk end Sami Zayn's **** le reign at nine days, anything goes. Let's talk wrestling.
Event: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV (promoted as SNME: NYC / at MSG)
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City
The next few weeks will be huge for WWE. SummerSlam is on the horizon, but before that two-day PLE in Minneapolis, the promotion hits the Big Apple for a special episode of Saturday Night's Main Event. After a shocking episode of Raw that saw CM Punk end Sami Zayn's **** le reign at nine days, anything goes. Let's talk wrestling.
Event: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLV (promoted as SNME: NYC / at MSG)
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York City
24 days ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Each of the three All-Star selections of Byron Buxton's major league career has naturally brought him a deep sense of appreciation.
This one was undoubtedly the most satisfying.
Voted in as a starter by fan balloting for the first time, Buxton reveled in the fact that he landed on the American League squad with Minnesota Twins teammate Joe Ryan for the second straight summer.
Playing on market-value contracts for a team in transition with a bottom-third payroll that conducted a big selloff before the deadline last year, Buxton and Ryan have been prominently included on just about every baseball pundit's list of trade candidates for months on end.
Yet they're both still wearing Twins uniforms and going back to the All-Star Game this season while representing a plucky club that has shown plenty of competitiveness for all of its roster imperfections.
This one was undoubtedly the most satisfying.
Voted in as a starter by fan balloting for the first time, Buxton reveled in the fact that he landed on the American League squad with Minnesota Twins teammate Joe Ryan for the second straight summer.
Playing on market-value contracts for a team in transition with a bottom-third payroll that conducted a big selloff before the deadline last year, Buxton and Ryan have been prominently included on just about every baseball pundit's list of trade candidates for months on end.
Yet they're both still wearing Twins uniforms and going back to the All-Star Game this season while representing a plucky club that has shown plenty of competitiveness for all of its roster imperfections.
1 month ago
Third-placed US' Shilese Jones and winner US' Simone Biles celebrate after the Women's Individual All-Around Final during the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, in Antwerp, northern Belgium, on October 6, 2023. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP via Getty Images)
Two years ago today, Shilese Jones’ Olympic dream came to a crashing halt. Behind only Simone Biles, the six-time World Championship medalist was the closest athlete to an automatic bid for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic women’s gymnastics team – until June 28, 2024.
On June 28, 2024, Jones and her fellow competitors took to the floor at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Minn., ready to secure her long-awaited Olympic goal. However, Jones’ trials competition ended soon after it began.
During the warmups, Jones landed awkwardly on a vault, immediately tearing her ACL and Meniscus. Though she went on to power through a courageous uneven bar effort – scoring the highest total of the day (14.675) – Jones withdrew from the remainder of the competition and was left off the 2024 Olympic team.
While Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and the “Golden Girls” went on to win gold and become household names, she stayed home and underwent multiple surgeries.
Two years ago today, Shilese Jones’ Olympic dream came to a crashing halt. Behind only Simone Biles, the six-time World Championship medalist was the closest athlete to an automatic bid for Team USA’s 2024 Olympic women’s gymnastics team – until June 28, 2024.
On June 28, 2024, Jones and her fellow competitors took to the floor at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, Minn., ready to secure her long-awaited Olympic goal. However, Jones’ trials competition ended soon after it began.
During the warmups, Jones landed awkwardly on a vault, immediately tearing her ACL and Meniscus. Though she went on to power through a courageous uneven bar effort – scoring the highest total of the day (14.675) – Jones withdrew from the remainder of the competition and was left off the 2024 Olympic team.
While Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and the “Golden Girls” went on to win gold and become household names, she stayed home and underwent multiple surgeries.
1 month ago
CHASKA, Minn. — Haeran Ryu’s win probability after the first round of the KPMG Women’s PGA was 0.2 percent. An opening round of 73 put her 10 strokes back of leader Ina Yoon and in danger of missing the cut.
But then Ryu changed her putter, and well, everything changed with it.
More: 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship prize money payouts for each LPGA player at Hazeltine
On Sunday at Hazeltine, Ryu marched to her first major championship ******* le, winning by xx on a soggy Sunday in suburban Minneapolis. It had been six weeks since Ryu hit a golf shot in competition, taking time off for a minor surgery in South Korea, after a runner-up finish in late May in Cincinnati.
The 12th-ranked player in the world came back refreshed, collecting her fourth career LPGA.
But then Ryu changed her putter, and well, everything changed with it.
More: 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship prize money payouts for each LPGA player at Hazeltine
On Sunday at Hazeltine, Ryu marched to her first major championship ******* le, winning by xx on a soggy Sunday in suburban Minneapolis. It had been six weeks since Ryu hit a golf shot in competition, taking time off for a minor surgery in South Korea, after a runner-up finish in late May in Cincinnati.
The 12th-ranked player in the world came back refreshed, collecting her fourth career LPGA.
1 month ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in five runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
Goodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat Friday, launched a solo shot in the first inning and another in the third off starter Mike Paredes. After grounding out in the fifth, the slugger made it 6-2 in the seventh when he connected for his 25th homer this season, a three-run drive to left-center against reliever Kody Funderburk.
Kyle Karros added a two-run homer in the eighth.
Michael Lorenzen (3-9) allowed two runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to earn his first win since April 24.
Trevor Larnach’s three-run double in the ninth made it 8-5 before Jimmy Herget came on to get two outs for his third save.
Goodman, who also went deep in his final at-bat Friday, launched a solo shot in the first inning and another in the third off starter Mike Paredes. After grounding out in the fifth, the slugger made it 6-2 in the seventh when he connected for his 25th homer this season, a three-run drive to left-center against reliever Kody Funderburk.
Kyle Karros added a two-run homer in the eighth.
Michael Lorenzen (3-9) allowed two runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to earn his first win since April 24.
Trevor Larnach’s three-run double in the ninth made it 8-5 before Jimmy Herget came on to get two outs for his third save.
1 month ago
CHASKA, Minn. — Ina Yoon matched the best score in the history of the Women's PGA Championship with a 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead over Karis Davidson on Thursday in the third major of the season.
Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five of her last six holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club with a putter that was consistently on point.
Nelly Korda, who's aiming to become just the third women to win the first three major tournaments on the schedule, had a 70.
Davidson, who finished more than four hours after Yoon, had eight birdies on the way to a career-best 65 on a calm and partly cloudy afternoon that yielded a bevy of low scores on the long course southwest of Minneapolis that requires accuracy and muscle off the tee.
Alexa Pano and A Lim Kim were tied for third 67, and Aline Krauter, Hye-Jin Choi and Megan Kang followed at 68.
Yoon, a 23-year-old South Korean seeking her first LPGA Tour victory, birdied five of her last six holes at Hazeltine National Golf Club with a putter that was consistently on point.
Nelly Korda, who's aiming to become just the third women to win the first three major tournaments on the schedule, had a 70.
Davidson, who finished more than four hours after Yoon, had eight birdies on the way to a career-best 65 on a calm and partly cloudy afternoon that yielded a bevy of low scores on the long course southwest of Minneapolis that requires accuracy and muscle off the tee.
Alexa Pano and A Lim Kim were tied for third 67, and Aline Krauter, Hye-Jin Choi and Megan Kang followed at 68.
1 month ago
MINNEAPOLIS — For a brief moment Wednesday night at Target Field, Shohei Ohtani looked vulnerable.
Three singles. A passed ball. A two-run hit. The Twins had turned a 1-0 deficit into a lead, and the Dodgers suddenly found themselves chasing a game despite handing the ball to the hottest pitcher in their rotation.
Then Ohtani reminded everyone why this version of the Dodgers continues to look so dangerous.
After a rocky second inning, Ohtani completely shut the door.
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Three singles. A passed ball. A two-run hit. The Twins had turned a 1-0 deficit into a lead, and the Dodgers suddenly found themselves chasing a game despite handing the ball to the hottest pitcher in their rotation.
Then Ohtani reminded everyone why this version of the Dodgers continues to look so dangerous.
After a rocky second inning, Ohtani completely shut the door.
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1 month ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mookie Betts backed Shohei Ohtani with his 300th career home run, three hits and slick defense as the Los Angeles Dodgers finished a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.
Ohtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against Twins starter Joe Ryan after the two-way superstar fell behind with a three-run second.
Max Muncy and Alex Call drove in the tying and go-ahead runs off Ryan for the MLB-leading Dodgers, and Tanner Scott pitched the ninth inning for his 11th save.
Betts, who won six Gold Glove awards as a right fielder before becoming the regular shortstop, snagged a grounder up the middle and fired an off-balance, on-target throw to first base to retire Ryan Kreidler and end the fourth with runners at second and third. Betts later made a sliding stop of a ground ball by Royce Lewis to get the last out of the sixth inning.
With the sensational Ohtani (8-2) on the mound and the Twins countering with their ace Ryan (5-4), Target Field was filled for an announced crowd of 39,853 and the first sellout of the season.
Ohtani helped himself with an RBI single to spark a three-run third inning against Twins starter Joe Ryan after the two-way superstar fell behind with a three-run second.
Max Muncy and Alex Call drove in the tying and go-ahead runs off Ryan for the MLB-leading Dodgers, and Tanner Scott pitched the ninth inning for his 11th save.
Betts, who won six Gold Glove awards as a right fielder before becoming the regular shortstop, snagged a grounder up the middle and fired an off-balance, on-target throw to first base to retire Ryan Kreidler and end the fourth with runners at second and third. Betts later made a sliding stop of a ground ball by Royce Lewis to get the last out of the sixth inning.
With the sensational Ohtani (8-2) on the mound and the Twins countering with their ace Ryan (5-4), Target Field was filled for an announced crowd of 39,853 and the first sellout of the season.
