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Betances, Miller, Chapman perfect again, Yanks top Twins 5-3

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:09pm
Aroldis Chapman reared back and fired strike after strike at the Minnesota Twins.

Kris Dunn's harrowing journey takes him to Minnesota

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:07pm
John Seldon had just finished watching his son, Kris Dunn, finish an introductory press conference as the newest member of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

World Series possibility drives Nathan in comeback attempt

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:03pm
Joe Nathan is attempting to come back from a second Tommy John surgery at the age of 41 to pursue the biggest item missing from his resume.

Wild buy out final year of winger Thomas Vanek's contract

Fri, 06/24/2016 - 11:01pm
The Minnesota Wild bought out the final year of left wing Thomas Vanek's contract Friday.

Bucks select big man Thon Maker with 10th pick in NBA draft

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:43pm
Thon Maker's journey to the NBA has taken him thousands of miles across the globe, from his native South Sudan to Australia to Canada.

Pistons select Rice Lake forward Henry Ellenson in 1st round

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:40pm
Team executives talk all the time about how shocked they are that somebody fell to them in the draft.

Timberwolves draft Friars' Kris Dunn with 5th overall pick

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:35pm
Kris Dunn wanted Minnesota and that's exactly what he got.

News 8 Sports Round Up - June 23, 2016

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:31pm
The La Crosse North Stars double-up Genoa-De Soto-Stoddard on Thursday night.

Nolasco struggles on mound, Twins fall 7-3 to Philadelphia

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:29pm
Ricky Nolasco has arguably been the most effective starter on the American League's worst team.

Wild have scoring forward on summer wish list yet again

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:25pm
The Minnesota Wild have entered yet another summer with scoring on top of their wish list.

Twins sign Pennsylvania high school outfielder Kirilloff

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:19pm
The Minnesota Twins have signed first-round draft pick Alex Kirilloff, a corner outfielder from Pennsylvania they acquired with the 15th overall selection.

Back on track: Drivers hail IndyCar return to Road America

Thu, 06/23/2016 - 11:18pm
Wearing shades and a white firesuit that gleamed under a bright sun, Mario Andretti hopped out of the car after taking a few spins around Road America.

News 8 Sports Round Up - June 22, 2016

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 11:09pm
Number-two in the state Onalaska goes up against Bi-State on Wednesday in American Legion baseball.

Gennett, Nieuwenhuis homer as Brewers beat Athletics 4-2

Wed, 06/22/2016 - 9:35pm
The Milwaukee Brewers finished their long California road trip with a close win after coming up short several times in the late innings with missed opportunities or mistakes.

Suzuki leads Twins' surge with 6 RBIs in 14-10 win vs Phils

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:16pm
Kurt Suzuki went 4 for 5 with a career-high six RBIs, including a two-run homer, to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-10 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night that handed the Phillies their eighth straight defeat.

Vikings get city approval to move HQ to Eagan in 2018

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:07pm
The Minnesota Vikings will break ground this summer on another new home.

New Wolves Thibs, Layden expect draft night to be a wild one

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:06pm
Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden are expecting their first draft night as leaders of the Minnesota Timberwolves to be a wild one.

Milwaukee Bucks sign Jason Kidd to 3-year contract extension

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 11:05pm
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a three-year contract extension, keeping him in his position through the 2019-20 season, the team said Tuesday.

UWL names Middleton new head women's basketball coach

Tue, 06/21/2016 - 10:55pm
Karen Middleton brings 24 years of coaching experience to La Crosse including a six year run as head coach at Western Carolina.

Tailgate Tales: Packers make pitstop in Black River Falls

Mon, 06/20/2016 - 11:33pm
Jared Abbrederis, Sam Barrington and Jayrone Elliot along with a handful of 1990's Packers legends greet a packed house on the Packers Tailgate Tour.

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