Play5min 20sec49-year-old college football player on joining the team: ‘I didn’t know what to expect’September 26, 2022 7:55 AMBy Tom Crann and Julia FranzThe story of Ray Ruschel, a 49-year-old college football player from North Dakota, has garnered national attention in recent weeks. For a bit of perspective, Ruschel is only four years older than Tom Brady.
Play4min 19secHigh school athletes' new sponsorship options kick up debate among coaches August 24, 2022 4:00 AMBy Estelle Timar-WilcoxIn June, the Minnesota State High School League approved guidance that allows students to sign name, image and likeness deals. While some coaches say the new policy helps young athletes, others are concerned about equity and team play.
Play6min 56secTwins preview: Hopes high for Buxton's leadership, Correa's bat, young pitchersApril 8, 2022 10:45 AMBy Cathy Wurzer and Julia FranzThe Minnesota Twins kick off the 2022 season Friday, hosting the Seattle Mariners for the home opener at Target Field. Star Tribune baseball writer Megan Ryan spoke to MPR News on what fans can expect from the team this year.
Play6min 08secWild buying out final 4 years of Parise and Suter contractsJuly 13, 2021 11:28 AMBy The Associated PressAfter signing with Minnesota together, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter are being bought out together.
Play4min 07secLakeville's Regan Smith headed to the Olympics after winning 100-meter backstrokeJune 16, 2021 6:11 AMBy The Associated PressAt the U.S. swimming trials, the 19-year-old touched first in 58.35, not as fast as her then-record time at the 2019 world championships (57.57), but surely good enough to set her up as one of the gold medal contenders in Tokyo.
Play4min 57secTimberwolves, Lynx owner: A-Rod, partner in agreement to buy teamsApril 10, 2021 9:03 PMBy The Associated PressFormer baseball star Alex Rodriguez and e-commerce mogul Marc Lore signed a letter of intent Saturday to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, owner Glen Taylor said.
Play4min 53secSt. Cloud State advances to its first national hockey title gameApril 9, 2021 5:52 AMBy The Associated PressNolan Walker scored on a redirection with 53.2 seconds left and St. Cloud State held off Minnesota State 5-4 on Thursday night to advance to the program's first national championship game.
Play5min 13secThree Minnesota teams advance to NCAA Frozen Four March 29, 2021 11:29 AMBy Cathy WurzerIt was a big weekend for college hockey fans in Minnesota. MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer caught up with Jess Myers, hockey writer for @therinklive and Forum News, for the latest.
Play4min 22sec'They've learned what resiliency is': Football season ends early with COVID dial-back — and a few lessonsNovember 23, 2020 8:00 AMBy Dan Kraker and Derek MontgomeryA high school football season that was first postponed until the spring, and then restarted late this fall, came to a sudden close on Friday. The state high school league squeezed in more than 80 games in the hours before new statewide restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 took effect.
Play5min 07secTwins to report to Target Field for training, unusual season aheadJune 30, 2020 6:03 AMBy Cathy WurzerUsually by this time of the year, Major League Baseball is close to the midpoint of its season. Not this year.