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Twins - MLB

Semien's 40th homer lifts Blue Jays back into playoff spot

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers misses catching a pop-up fly ball off the bat of Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer in the first inning.

Marcus Semien became the fifth second baseman to hit 40 home runs in a season, and the Toronto Blue Jays moved back into a playoff position by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Saturday.

Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Friday night.

Indians destroy Twins in series finale at Target Field

Twins gain DH split with 6-3 win in nightcap

Twins' Griffin Jax named Bob Feller Act of Valor Award winner

Joe Ryan injured in Twins loss vs. Indians

Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz celebrates his two-run home run against the Cleveland Indians in the fifth inning.

Nelson Cruz named Twins nominee for 2021 Roberto Clemente Award

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game

Judge, Sánchez rally Yanks from 5-run deficit over Twins 6-5

Twins reach New York at 1:30 a.m. after problem with plane

Sports Features

SMB football rolls past DeLaSalle

The SMB Wolfpack football team defeated the DeLaSalle Islanders 43-7 on Saturday evening at DeLaSalle High School.

No. 4 Wayzata football takes down No. 3 St. Michael-Albertville

The No. 4 Wayzata Trojans defeated the No. 3 St. Michael-Albertville Knights 34-14, Friday evening at Wayzata High School.

No.1 Lakeville South beats No. 2 Eden Prairie convincingly, 42-7

#2 Eden Prairie at #1 Lakeville South highlights on Friday, September 17th in a Class 6A matchup.

Mahtomedi native Mike Baumann relives MLB debut with Orioles

Mahtomedi native Mike Baumann during his MLB debut with Baltimore earlier this month. He earned the win that night vs. the Royals.

Gophers soccer unbeaten, zero goals allowed through first seven games

KSTP Sports Unplugged

The Scoop - September 16th edition

In this week's edition of The Scoop, Darren "Doogie" Wolfson tells us why defensive end Everson Griffen missed the Vikings' practice on Thursday.

Scoop podcast, ep. 365: ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Ben Simmons to Wolves chatter

Vikings-Bengals review

Joe Schmit, left, Chris Long, middle, and Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson, right, breakdown the Vikings' loss to the Bengals.

Scoop, Sept. 9

Stephen Weatherly had to take a pay cut to remain a Viking. But he can earn $$ back with sacks.

Scoop podcast, ep. 364: Chris Finch and Bill Guerin

Vikings - NFL

Vikings CB Patrick Peterson treating game vs. former team Arizona like all others

Cornerback Patrick Peterson on his return to Arizona Sunday: "Just another game on the schedule." Peterson made the Pro Bowl eight times when a member of the Cardinals.

Vikings CB Patrick Peterson meets with reporters in Eagan ahead of Sunday's game vs. his former team, Arizona.

Timberwolves - NBA

Timberwolves re-sign McLaughlin, Vanderbilt; officially introduce Beverley, Prince, and Bolmaro

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves officially announced two re-signings and introduced three new players.

FILE- In this Feb. 1, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves' Jarred Vanderbilt drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday,, in Cleveland. The Timberwolves have filled out their roster by re-signing Vanderbilt.

Wild - NHL

Ex-Wild center Eric Staal staying ready for next NHL opportunity

Former Wild center Eric Staal lives in the Twin Cities and is staying in shape, waiting for his next NHL opportunity. We caught up with him at a recent skating session in Edina.

Former Wild center Eric Staal, middle in the black jersey, has been staying in shape waiting for his next opportunity.

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