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Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course
Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.
Napheesa Collier scores 38 as Lynx fend off Mercury 102-95 in playoff opener
Minnesota won three of four games — all by double digits — against Phoenix during the regular season. The Mercury beat the visiting Lynx 81-80 for their lone victory. The Lynx will host Game 2 at the Target Center on Wednesday. Phoenix will host Game 3 on Thursday if necessary.
Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs
Sam Darnold matched his career high with four touchdown passes, and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings used another dominant performance on defense to trounce C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans 34-7 on Sunday.
Triston Casas hits 3 HRs in 1st game, Gonzalez hits 3-run HR in nightcap as Red Sox sweep Twins
Boston’s Triston Casas homered in his first three at-bats and drove in seven runs on Sunday in the opener of a split doubleheader, carrying the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Iowa takes back Floyd in 31-14 trampling of Minnesota behind Kaleb Johnson's 206 yards
Kaleb Johnson rushed for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores in a dominant third quarter that propelled Iowa past Minnesota for a 31-14 victory that gave the Floyd of Rosedale bronze pig trophy back to the Hawkeyes.
Lynx to lean on defensive strategy, fan support as playoffs begin with home game
The 2023 season ended in the first round of the playoffs for the Minnesota Lynx, and the team’s General Manager Clare Duwelius is hopeful history won’t repeat itself.
The unbeaten Vikings and Texans have each been bringing the quarterback pressure
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is fifth in the league in passer rating in a strong start to his reset season in a career that sent him to four teams in seven years since he was the third overall pick in the 2018 draft.