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Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers, right, is congratulated by teammate Miguel Sano, left, after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning.

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer, rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Multiple Vikings players to miss practice after positive COVID-19 test

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws during a NFL training camp Friday, July 30, 2021, in Eagan, Minn.

2019 Minnesota Mr. Basketball signs free agent deal with Houston Rockets

In this Feb. 15, 2020, file photo, Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) reacts following a basket against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C. Hurt is Duke's top returning scorer at 9.7 points per game.

Sports Features

New Vikings WR Dede Westbrook meets with reporters after practice on Wednesday.

New Vikings Westbrook and Woods meet the media

New Vikings WR Dede Westbrook and new starting S Xavier Woods met with reporters after practice on Wednesday.

St. Paul native Jalen Suggs and his high school coach preview Thursday's NBA Draft

St. Paul native and former Minnehaha Academy star Jalen Suggs is expected to be a top-5 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

Q&A: Wolves president Rosas on Bolmaro, Edwards' injury, trade talks, and more

Timberwolves president of operations Gersson Rosas talks with KSTP Sports, via Zoom.

KSTP Sports Unplugged

Ex-Gopher Dupree McBrayer signed a 1-year deal with a team in Germany.

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Scoop podcast, ep. 360: Rays AAA pitching coach on new Twins Ryan and Strotman

National Sports

EXPLAINER: How 'the twisties' stopped Simone Biles cold

Maybe Simone Biles made soaring through the air look too easy. It's not — a fact she and other gymnasts who constantly negotiate with the laws of physics have long understood.

Coach Laurent Landi embraces Simone Biles, after she exited the team final with apparent injury, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The 24-year-old reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Biles huddled with a trainer after landing her vault. She then exited the competition floor with the team doctor.

Olympic champ Sunisa Lee still focused on college, not fame

Sunisa Lee's life changed the second she placed a gold medal around her neck. The newly minted Olympic gymnastic champion's plans, however, have not.

Sunisa Lee, of United States, reacts as she poses for a picture after winning the gold medal in the artistic gymnastics women's all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.

Vikings - NFL

Multiple Vikings players to miss practice after positive COVID-19 test

Multiple Vikings players will miss Saturday's practice session at TCO Stadium due to COVID-19 concerns, the team announced.

Vikings RB Dalvin Cook earns college degree from Florida State

Vikings fans beat the heat at training camp

Fans at TCO Performance Center in Eagan during Vikings Training Camp on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

New Vikings Westbrook and Woods meet the media

Wild - NHL

Wild sign defenseman Jon Merrill to 1-year deal

The Minnesota Wild added another defenseman to the roster on the second day of free agency on Thursday.

Former Wild defenseman Ryan Suter lands 4-year deal with Dallas

Former Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of a game last year.

Wild sign defenseman Dmitry Kulikov

File photo of Dmitry Kulikov (left) battling Alex Ovechkin for the puck.

Wild sign forward Frederick Gaudreau to 2-year deal

Timberwolves - NBA

FILE: Former Champlin Park HS star McKinley Wright talks with KSTP Sports from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.

Timberwolves sign Champlin Park's Wright, Minneapolis' Sims lands with Knicks

Minneapolis native and former Texas big Jericho Sims went pick No. 58 to New York, while the Timberwolves agreed to a 1-year, 2-way contract with former Champlin Park high school star McKinley Wright.

Wolves trading Ricky Rubio to Cleveland

Ricky Rubio met with Twin Cities media for the first time since being re-acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves on the night of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Q&A: Wolves president Rosas on Bolmaro, Edwards' injury, trade talks, and more

Timberwolves to host open scrimmage, offer free tickets to game

Twins - MLB

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Edman drives in 3 runs, LeBlanc sharp as Cards beat Twins

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano crosses home plate for a run on a single by Andrelton Simmons during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, July 30, 2021, in St. Louis.

Full recap of Twins deadline day moves

Twins president of operations Derek Falvey meets with the media.

Twins send pitcher Robles to Red Sox in deadline deal

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles delivers during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, July 19, 2021, in Chicago. The Twins won the first game of a double-header 3-2.

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