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UFC star Lesnar flagged for potential flunked drug test

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:55pm
Brock Lesnar's UFC comeback could stall after one fight after the former heavyweight champion was flagged for a potential anti-doping violation.

Brewers have chance, leave bases loaded in 5-4 loss to Reds

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:52pm
Bases loaded, one out, down by a run with the heart of the order coming up. The Brewers had a great opportunity to pull one out, and all they managed were a couple of harmless pop-ups.

Napoli, Carrasco shine as Indians topple Twins

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:50pm
Mike Napoli had three hits, including his 19th home run, Carlos Carrasco pitched into the seventh inning and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Friday night.

Cole Aldrich: 'I've been a Timberwolves fan my whole life.'

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 11:10pm
Cole Aldrich was vacationing with his wife in Italy when a lifelong dream came to fruition.

Reinhart takes over Aquinas boys basketball program

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 11:07pm
After graduating from Aquinas he has spent 14 seasons on the Blugolds bench as an assistant

News 8 Sports Round Up - July 13, 2016

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:22pm
The #1 ranked La Crosse North Stars continued their strong season with a 14-4 victory over Holmen on Wednesday.

The 'Twins Way' has been beset by bad starting pitching

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:18pm
During the previous decade, as Minnesota piled up division titles as a spunky overachiever, the organization's ability to produce fundamentally solid players and competitive teams without expensive power hitters or starting pitchers became known around baseball as the "Twins Way."

AP Source: Wolves agree to terms with Hill for 2 years, $8M

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:16pm
The Minnesota Timberwolves keep adding big men to their roster in free agency, fortifying the depth behind their starters and calling into question the futures of a couple of notable names.

NBA's 1st Chinese owner excited to start with Timberwolves

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:13pm
The NBA's first Chinese owner said Wednesday that he hopes to use his ties in China to help the Minnesota Timberwolves become a global brand along the lines of the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks.

Minnesota St. hockey may join NCHC, leave WCHA

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:12pm
Minnesota State, Minnesota has applied for membership in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference and is considering leaving the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.

Loggers pitcher Nowaczewski puts major arm surgery behind him

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 10:53pm
Mark Nowaczewski missed the 2015 season at the University of Nevada after having Tommy John surgery.

Local racing star makes jump to elite NASCAR prospect

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 11:17pm
Ty Majeski's brief career at the La Crosse speedway is helping turn heads across NASCAR's elite.

Roush Fenway Racing Visits Fastenal in Winona

Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:35pm
Following the announcement of a sponsorship extension last month, CEO Jack Roush takes part in a thank you -- to the people that make the parts.

News 8 Sports Round Up - July 10, 2016

Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:18pm
La Crosse North Stars capture the championship at this weekend's Onalaska Tournament.

Brewers fail in clutch, Guerra takes loss against Cardinals

Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:02pm
Junior Guerra's scoreless streak ended with a 455-foot home run and the Milwaukee Brewers' bats were silent at key moments.

Dunn scores 21, shines again for Timberwolves

Sun, 07/10/2016 - 11:00pm
A look at some of the highlights from Sunday's schedule in the Las Vegas Summer League:

Grand time for Twins, go into break with 15-5 win at Rangers

Sun, 07/10/2016 - 10:58pm
Max Kepler hit Minnesota's first grand slam this season and the Twins added three more homers to go into the All-Star break with a 15-5 win over the AL-leading Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Peralta homers as Cardinals beat Brewers 8-1

Sat, 07/09/2016 - 8:29pm
Jhonny Peralta, Tommy Pham and Aledmys Diaz homered, helping Carlos Martinez and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-1 on Saturday.

Three Rivers Roleo brings logrolling to area

Sat, 07/09/2016 - 8:14pm
The sport of logrolling isn't something that necessarily comes to mind when you think of this area, but one event is bringing some of the best to town for a tournament.

Villar's ninth-inning hit leads Brewers past Cardinals

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 10:55pm
Jonathan Villar's single drove in Kurt Nieuwenhuis from second base with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers got past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 on Friday night.

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