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Sports

Vikings proposal renews stadium debate at Capitol

The Vikings' deal with Anoka County puts more pressure on Gov. Pawlenty to call a special session this fall to deal with stadiums. The Minnesota Twins and the University of Minnesota Gophers have already asked the governor to call a special session for their stadium bills. But adding another stadium to the mix, particularly one calling for a sizable state investment, may hurt the chances for the two already in line.
by Laura McCallum

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The city of stadiums?

Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson is calling for a special legislative session this fall to focus on stadium proposals and other leftover issues. He says the legislature should consider stadium bills for the University of Minnesota Gophers, the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings.

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New Vikings owner, same stadium struggle

Zygi Wilf, the fresh face at the helm of the Minnesota Vikings, is diving into a years-long fight that has confounded his predecessors: Securing a new football stadium.

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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig talks about current controversies in professional sports in a speech from the Commonwealth Club of California. (photo: Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel)

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The sporting life

The Vikings are about to open their season, and the Twins still have their hopes pinned on a spot in the playoffs. It's also Labor Day and the final day of the state fair, which means it's time to talk sports.

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Courtly love

They battled each other on the tennis courts, but were friends behind the scenes. The rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert sparked the popularity of women's tennis.

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Cage fighting restricted in Sioux Falls

There's an unusual competitive sport that's finding new fans in the Midwest. It's called cage fighting. Two adults get into a padded chain link cage and engage in what some call old-fashioned street fighting, and what others insist is a legitimate sport. The city of Sioux Falls is among the first to restrict the events.

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