Sports

With the Paralympics one week away, bronze-winning Minnesotan prepares to swim, bike and run in France
Veteran and Eden Prairie native Melissa Stockwell is competing in the triathlon in Paris next week. It will be her fourth Paralympic Summer Games.
Stephon Gilmore joins the Vikings, the latest and biggest catch for cornerback group needing a boost
The Minnesota Vikings have finally assembled a proven group of cornerbacks after a series of setbacks. Stephon Gilmore was the latest and biggest catch. The Vikings signed the 13-year veteran Gilmore to a one-year, $10 million contract with $7 million guaranteed.
Rangers come back for 6-5 win over Twins in 10 innings
Josh Jung’s infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since training camp began in an effort to bolster a vital position group.
Backup QB Nick Mullens throws TD pass in Vikings' 27-12 win over Browns
Nick Mullens threw a touchdown pass on the heels of Minnesota’s quarterback rotation getting jumbled this week by J.J McCarthy’s injury and the Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 27-12 in an exhibition.
Twins beat struggling Rangers 5-2
Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.