Sports

Touched by cancer, Minnesota’s ‘Dragon Divas’ find power paddling as one
For many Minnesotans, dragon boat racing is a fun way to enjoy the water and form new friendships. But for more than 80 women in the Twin Cities who’ve survived cancer, it runs much deeper. They’ve forged a sisterhood that’s helped them heal.
Minnesotan Regan Smith wins silver in women's 200-meter butterfly
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with another dominating performance. She romped to victory in the 200-meter butterfly while dealing Minnesotan Regan Smith another runner-up finish.
St. Paul gymnast Suni Lee wins bronze at individual all-around final title, Biles wins gold
Biles, who won gold earlier this week as part of the team all-around final, now has six Olympic gold medals (plus a silver and two bronze). Those nine medals are the most by a U.S. Olympic gymnast.
A conspicuously dressed-down shooter won Olympic silver. Then he went viral
Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman.
Katie Ledecky claims 8th gold medal after 1,500m win, notching new Olympic record
American swimming legend Katie Ledecky pulled away from her competition in the 1,500 meter freestyle and then pulled away even more. The 27-year-old didn't just win gold. She made a statement.
Kaylee McKeown still rules the Olympic backstroke, beating Minnesotan Regan Smith in women’s 100 meters
At the turn Tuesday night, it was Smith in the lead with McKeown right on her heels. By the time they reached the other end of the pool, it was the Aussie lunging there first.
Refugee athletes want more of them to compete at the Olympics as migration takes global focus
South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya. Now, the 21-year-old is among many of the 37 athletes on the refugee team who are pushing to see more refugees like her able to compete at the Olympics.
With her signature stiff arm and red lip, Ilona Maher rules Olympic rugby and TikTok
U.S. women’s rugby sevens center Ilona Maher has dominated the Olympics, both on the pitch and on social media. Here’s what to know about the rising star — and the rising sport.