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Gardenhire holding Thome's 607th HR ball

Jul 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The last time Jim Thome was at Target Field, the slugger hit his 607th career homer into the flower bed in right-center field while he was playing with the Phillies. Read More...

Mauer, bullpen lift Twins over Orioles 6-4

Jul 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Joe Mauer had three hits and an RBI and the Minnesota Twins bullpen pitched 4 2-3 innings of scoreless relief in a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night. Read More...

Gambling regulators OK rules for electronic games

Jul 17, 2012 at 8:08 am

ROSEVILLE, MN (AP) - Minnesota gambling regulators have approved guidelines for new electronic gambling devices that will help offset debt on a new Vikings football stadium. Read More...

Lost in London: US athletes see 4 hour bus ride

Jul 17, 2012 at 7:07 am

LONDON (AP) - In the time it took a group of U.S. athletes to get to the Olympic Park from Heathrow Airport they could have reached the birthplace of the games in Greece. Read More...

Kleinsasser to be inducted into UND Hall of Fame

Jul 17, 2012 at 7:07 am

GRAND FORKS, ND (AP) - Retired Minnesota Viking Jim Kleinsasser headlines this year's class of inductees into the University of North Dakota Letterwinners Athletics Hall of Fame. Read More...

Span, Revere spark Twins in 19-7 win over Orioles

Jul 17, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Denard Span had three hits and five RBIs, plus two highlight-reel catches in center field to help the Minnesota Twins stop their five-game losing streak and beat the Baltimore Orioles 19-7 on Monday night. Read More...

Timberwolves submit offer sheet for Batum

Jul 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have submitted a four-year, $46 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. Read More...

Federer passes Sampras for record time at No. 1

Jul 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

LONDON (AP) - Roger Federer has surpassed Pete Sampras to set the record for the most weeks at No. 1 in the ATP rankings. Read More...

Heathrow airport set to handle record numbers

Jul 16, 2012 at 7:07 am

LONDON (AP) - Europe's largest airport is set to welcome a record number of passengers as athletes begin arriving for the London Olympics. Read More...

Athletics sweep Twins with 9-4 victory

Jul 16, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Yoenis Cespedes had his first career four-hit game, including a homer and three RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep. Read More...

Peterson Court Date Reset for August

Jul 14, 2012 at 10:10 am

HOUSTON (AP) - Prosecutors have agreed to reset Adrian Peterson's court date to August 6 on a misdemeanor charge stemming from an incident at a Houston nightclub. Read More...

Liriano's not enough in Twins loss to A's

Jul 14, 2012 at 10:10 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Twins starter Francisco Liriano was cruising through the Oakland Athletics lineup Friday, looking as dominant as he did when he threw a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox last season. Read More...

Twins seek dorms, naming rights in Fort Myers

Jul 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

FORT MYERS, FL (AP) - The Minnesota Twins are seeking player dormitories and the rights to rename Hammond Stadium as part of lease negotiations on their spring training site. Read More...

Wolves waive Milicic, advance pursuit of Batum

Jul 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived center Darko Milicic and submitted a formal offer sheet in an attempt to sign Portland forward Nicolas Batum. Read More...