Vikings
J.J. McCarthy says Vikings told him it’s a ‘true competition’ at quarterback with Kyler Murray
McCarthy said there’s no “awkwardness” between him and Murray, a two-time Pro Bowler who signed with the team in March.
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Twins
Byron Buxton reluctantly spending more time as Twins DH to recover from sore hip, shoulder
Buxton was out of the lineup for five consecutive games because of the injury, and he has played center field only once in the team’s past 12 games.
Lynx
Scoggins: From New Jersey gyms to the WNBA, Lynx rookie Olivia Miles has always been ‘different’
The point guard is the fifth player in league history to average at least 15 points and five assists through the first six games of her career.
Twins
Brooks Lee’s three-run double in 11th lifts Twins past White Sox in wacky 5-3 win
Joe Ryan’s impressive start for the Twins was spoiled by a two-run home run from Munetaka Murakami that tied the score in the eighth.
Vikings
U.S. Supreme Court won’t intervene in Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against NFL
The Vikings defensive coordinator’s suit, first filed in 2022, came after he was fired as Miami Dolphins head coach. It will proceed in federal court.
Eat & Drink
A Bar of Their Own named the country’s best local sports bar
The Minneapolis bar dedicated to women’s sports was recognized by USA Today readers for its inclusiveness.
Twins
Twins defense delivers in late innings to beat Red Sox 6-5 for series sweep
Austin Martin made a dramatic catch in the eighth inning and the Twins threw out the tying run at the plate in the ninth in earning their first three-game sweep…
Sports
Reusse: Read less into body language and more into talent disparity
Simply put, the Wild and Wolves were ousted by better teams with better health in the playoffs; moodiness had nothing to do with it.
Lynx
Natasha Howard powers Lynx to 85-75 victory at Chicago
The forward had 26 points and 14 rebounds as her team built a big halftime lead and avenged a loss to the Sky last weekend.
Sports
La Velle’s 3-2 pitch: Ryan Jeffers not likely to stay with Twins past this season … and might be traded sooner
Ryan Jeffers is a Scott Boras client, and there’s no way he doesn’t test the open market, even if he’s traded at the deadline.
Outdoors
Anderson: Where — and how — to catch fish in Minnesota this holiday weekend
Warming air and water temperatures will (finally) produce good crappie, bluegill and walleye action.