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Painful loss: Buxton, Donaldson exit as Twins fall 7-2 to Reds

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Although the Twins lost 7-2 to Cincinnati, and saw Josh Donaldson and Byron Buxton exit with potential injuries, Minnesota has a one-game lead in the division with two games to play.

Vikings will be without two top cornerbacks vs. Titans

Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, left, at a recent practice.

Mike Hughes and Cameron Dantzler have been ruled out because of injuries that kept them from practicing this week. One of their back-ups is listed as questionable.

Loneliness of socially distanced running makes cross-country athletes own best fans

The COVID-19 pandemic has split team training into pods. Even at the starting line, runners take off in waves governed in size by health department guidelines.

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As normalcy returns, ranking college football teams will be more difficult than ever

College Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock, in 2014

Among those sorting out the twists, turns and uncertainty to determine the best football teams in the country are the College Football Playoff selection committee and the AP top 25 voters.

Eden Prairie's Downing goes from driving NFL coaches to becoming one

This is Todd Downing's 20th NFL season. He's 40 years old. The former Eden Prairie quarterback has been grinding away half a lifetime since entering the league as essentially an airport chauffeur for the family of Vikings owner Red McCombs.

Next chapter? Koivu hasn't decided whether to keep playing hockey

Mikko Koivu has been captain of the Finnish national team, and is one of the country's most-known celebrities despite living in Minnesota for more than a decade.

Loons keeper St. Clair has a promising future in his hands

Pressed into service with Minnesota United, young Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has found his rhythm.

Shattenkirk scores in OT, Lightning up 3-1, on verge of Cup

Kevin Shattenkirk will never forget having his contract bought out in the summer of 2019 and joining the Tampa Bay Lightning because he felt their core players had a similar chip on their shoulders after a shocking first-round exit.

Celtics control second half, top Heat to win Game 5 in East

Their season saved for at least two more days, Boston coach Brad Stevens offered the most succinct assessment of his Celtics.

The Homer Hanky is back — with an emphasis on 'home'

The 2020 version of the Homer Hanky will be available for purchase early next week, in time for Tuesday's opening game of the playoffs.

Reusse: In these different playoffs, Berrios under same pressure to produce

Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios reacted after a strikeout to end the top of the fifth, after allowing two runs against the Reds.

Playoff ball means it's Jose Berrios' time to bear down rather than backslide

Mike Grant to leave Eden Prairie activities director post Jan. 1

Grant, 63, will remain as the school's football coach. His teams have won 11 state championships since he took that job in 1992.

Soccer Insider: Young Americans thrive in overseas play

The U.S. Men's National Team should benefit from a wider selection of talent as the years roll on.

Twins' Mike Bell understands family's weekend loyalties to Reds

Twins bench coach Mike Bell is part of three generations of Bells in the major leagues - the majority of which has been in Cincinnati

Minneapolis prep soccer teams blend sides to avoid blowouts

The trend started in Minneapolis recently when Henry and Southwest decided to play a blended scrimmage instead of a game in which a lopsided outcome would have been certain.

Mailbag: When will the Vikings win a game? Just what did they expect?

An 0-2 start while allowing the second-most points in the NFL is as bad as it gets. The opening gamesw have left Vikings fans with a lot of questions.

Heath on Loons players during virus threat: 'They've done everything we've asked'

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath said his team has "been fine so far" in testing every other day and the day before games.

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Cruz back in lineup against Reds; Homer Bailey released

The Twins can clinch a home playoff berth as they face Cincinnati tonight at Target Field and get Nelson Cruz back in the lineup.

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