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Mariners' Hernandez tosses third perfect game of 2012

Aug 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

SEATTLE (AP) - King Felix now has a crowning achievement. Read More...

Cabrera hits 30th homer as Tigers beat Twins 5-1

Aug 16, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Miguel Cabrera became the first player in Tigers history to reach 30 home runs in five straight seasons and Max Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings for Detroit in a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Read More...

Vikings safety Smith ready to rough up competition

Aug 15, 2012 at 7:07 am

MANKATO, MN (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings haven't had a standout performer at safety since Darren Sharper left four years ago. Read More...

Peterson dons pads as Vikings star RB progresses

Aug 15, 2012 at 7:07 am

MANKATO, MN (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has taken another important step forward in his recovery from reconstructive surgery on his left knee: taking part in his first full-pads practice. Read More...

Despite Willingham Milestone HR, Twins fall to Tigers

Aug 15, 2012 at 6:06 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Outfielder Josh Willingham notched his career high 30th home run of the season Tuesday, but Doug Fister pitched eight strong innings for the Detroit Tigers in an 8-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Read More...

Husky Football Ranked 16th in 2012 AFCA Division II Coaches' Preseason Top 25

Aug 14, 2012 at 8:08 am

St. Cloud, MN (SCSU) – The St. Cloud State football team is ranked 16th in the 2012 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches' Preseason Top 25 Poll released today. Read More...

Gophers' Gjere calls it a career due to concussion

Aug 14, 2012 at 8:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota sophomore offensive lineman Jimmy Gjere has decided to end his football career due to the recurrence of concussion-like symptoms. Read More...

Eric Hanenberger Named Head St. Cloud State Track and Field and Cross Country Coach

Aug 14, 2012 at 7:07 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (SCSU)– St. Cloud State University Director of Athletics Heather Weems announced today that Eric Hanenberger has been named head coach of the Husky men's and women's cross country and track and field teams, effective Aug. 15. Read More...

Mastroianni, Doumit Back Deduno’s Career Effort

Aug 13, 2012 at 9:09 pm

MINNEAPOLIS (KNSI) – Starting pitcher Samuel Deduno once again put the Minnesota Twins in a position to win a game and the offense left no doubt as Darrin Mastroianni and Ryan Doumit each homered in a 9-2 Twins victory over the Detroit Tigers Monday night. Read More...

Maturi to be honored with hometown field renaming

Aug 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

CHISHOLM, MN (AP) - Recently retired University of Minnesota athletics director Joel Maturi is getting a hometown honor. Read More...

Twins CF Span leaves game with sore shoulder

Aug 13, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span has left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the top of the seventh inning because of right shoulder pain. Read More...

RB Peterson activated off Physically Unable list

Aug 13, 2012 at 7:07 am

MANKATO, MN (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have activated running back Adrian Peterson from the physically unable to perform list Sunday, with coach Leslie Frazier saying Peterson had done everything in his rehab that could be done working by himself. Read More...