Sports

Vikings stadium plans move forward
Proposals for a new Vikings stadium will go out in July to contractors and architects. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission officials say they are moving forward with the planning process, despite not having a commitment from the legislature for a new facility.
Frank DeFord on sports in society
Renowned sports journalist Frank DeFord speaks to the Chautauqua Institution about "Sports: The Hype and the Hypocrisy."
Women's Open starts day two with a tie
Day two of the U.S. Women's Open in Edina begins this morning with two leaders. South Korean Ji Young Oh and American Pat Hurst are both 6 under par.
Minnesota welcomes top golfers to U.S. Women's Open
The U.S. Women's Open golf tournament starts this morning at Interlachen Country Club in Edina. Some of the world's best female golfers will compete there this week, including retiring champion Annika Sorenstam.
Big Ten Network, Comcast reach a deal
The Big Ten Network and Comcast have reached a deal after more than a year of negotiations. The multiyear agreement puts Big Ten sports programming on expanded basic cable on August 15 in states with Big Ten schools.