Sports

Vikings stadium funding counts on Twins merchandise sales
The clock is ticking down at the Capitol on a potential deal to build a new football stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, including ways to pay for it. Surprisingly, some of the biggest contributors to that effort may be Minnesota Twins fans.
Judge denies NFL request to freeze lockout ruling
U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson turned down the NFL's request to put her ruling on hold pending appeals and guaranteeing more limbo for all 32 teams, thousands of players and millions of fans.
Goodell: NFL preparing for every contingency
NFL players urged a federal judge Wednesday to deny the league's request to essentially restore the lockout, saying their careers were at stake. Commissioner Roger Goodell, meanwhile, said owners were preparing for every contingency.
Judge orders end to NFL lockout, league to appeal
Seven weeks into the NFL lockout, players have an early triumph over the owners in court. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an immediate end to the lockout Monday, but the owners immediately filed notice of their intent to appeal the decision.
Twins beat Indians 4-3 to take series
Ever so gradually, the Minnesota Twins are finally starting to show signs of the team that was expected to contend for a third straight division title. A two-run double in the seventh inning that lifted the Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, Minnesota's third straight win after a putrid start.