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Wild sign 2014 1st-round pick Alex Tuch

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:15pm
The Minnesota Wild have signed former first-round draft pick Alex Tuch to a three-year, entry-level contract starting next season.

Iowa headlines uncertain Big Ten West

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:13pm
Iowa began 2015 as an afterthought in the Big Ten West. The Hawkeyes will begin next season as the early favorites in an uncertain division.

Twins put closer Perkins on DL with shoulder strain

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 11:12pm
The Minnesota Twins have placed closer Glen Perkins on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury.

Local 'Ninja Warrior' competes for spot on national TV show

Wed, 04/13/2016 - 10:58pm
Inspired by his younger brother, Green Bay native Drew Knapp is on a mission to become the next "American Ninja Warrior."

News 8 Sports Round Up - April 12, 2016

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 11:08pm
Prairie du Chien and Aquinas meet on the baseball diamond, both with high preseason state rankings heading into the season.

Ailing Wild need more goals than they've been getting

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 9:44pm
The Dallas Stars have a high-octane offense that no team in the NHL this season could match.

Lamont Paris promoted to associate head coach at Wisconsin

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 9:36pm
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard has promoted Lamont Paris to associate head coach and retained assistant Howard Moore.

Big Ten tournament locks up Omaha stadium 6 of next 7 years

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 9:32pm
The Big Ten will hold its baseball tournament at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, in six of the next seven years.

Winless Twins have been striking out at a historic rate

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 9:29pm
The metaphor for the start of this season for the Minnesota Twins is obvious: one big swing and a miss.

News 8 Sports Round Up - April 11, 2016

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:08pm
Sparta sophomore Brett Von Ruden wins medalist honors and leads the Spartans to a second-place finish on their home course in Monday's MVC opener.

Harden, Howard keep Rockets alive with win over Wolves

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:02pm
With almost no margin for error, James Harden, Dwight Howard and the Houston Rockets finally delivered the kind of effort everyone has been waiting to see all season long.

Magic dominant at times, beat Bucks in home finale, 107-98

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:02pm
Mario Hezonja has certainly had challenges during his rookie season with the Orlando Magic.

Jungmann hit hard, Brewers lose 10-1 in Cardinals' opener

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:00pm
Taylor Jungmann had a tough time in spring training, going 1-3 with a 5.71 ERA. His year got worse Monday.

Vikings finalize deal with Greenway; 11th season for LB

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:59pm
The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed linebacker Chad Greenway, bringing their former first-round draft pick back for an 11th and likely final season.

Twins drop 7th straight for worst start in team history

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 10:57pm
Even when the Minnesota Twins catch a break, it doesn't take long for things to take another turn for the worst.

Brewers get to wild Astros ace Dallas Keuchel for 3-2 win

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:21am
Jeremy Jeffress had barely finished his follow-through when Preston Tucker sent a hard liner right into his glove for the final out of the game.

Brock on prosthetic leg to throw 1st pitch at Cards opener

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 1:20am
If the St. Louis Cardinals need motivation beyond the pomp and circumstance of the home opener, they'll be getting it from one of their on-the-mend Hall of Famers.

Bart Starr's son says Hall of Fame QB improving

Sat, 07/18/2015 - 11:45pm
Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr's son said his father's health is improving following two strokes and a mild heart attack.

Vogt's RBI single in 10th gives Athletics 3-2 win over Twins

Sat, 07/18/2015 - 11:39pm
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Vogt hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Saturday night.

Twins GM Ryan disappointed club couldn't sign pick Cody

Fri, 07/17/2015 - 11:49pm
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan expressed disappointment Friday that the club and Kentucky right-hander Kyle Cody failed to reach agreement after the pitcher was selected 73rd overall in last month's amateur draft.

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