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Former Viking Lineman Signs with Tennessee

Jun 14, 2012 at 7:07 am

NASHVILLE, TN (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have signed offensive lineman Jon Cooper, finally adding a veteran with playing experience to the competition at center. Read More...

Cain pitches first ever perfecto for Giants

Jun 14, 2012 at 7:07 am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Matt Cain pitched the 22nd perfect game in major league history and first for the Giants on Wednesday night, striking out a career-high 14 batters and getting help from two running catches to beat the Houston Astros 10-0. Read More...

Judge dismisses image lawsuit against NFL

Jun 14, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by three retired football players that accused the NFL of constraining the use of former players' images and likenesses. Read More...

Phillies Pounce on Twins Early, Hang on to Even Series

Jun 14, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (KNSI) – There was no quit in the line-up for the Minnesota Twins, but the bats came up a single run shy of a comeback in a 9-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night at Target Field. Read More...

Two For Twins

Jun 13, 2012 at 9:09 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) - KNSI Sports introduces a new feature to give you a daily dose of Minnesota Twins news, whenever you need it, with "Two For Twins," the best two minutes, and occasionally more, of Twins coverage in St. Cloud. Read More...

Vikings linebacker group is a work in progress

Jun 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have addressed a lot of problem areas over the past year. Read More...

Former major league pitcher Boswell dead at 67

Jun 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

BALTIMORE (AP) - Dave Boswell, who won 20 games for the Minnesota Twins in 1969 despite missing a couple of weeks after a fight with manager Billy Martin, has died. He was 67. Read More...

Timberwolves work out home grown star Royce White

Jun 13, 2012 at 8:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Royce White worked out for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday and said he's hoping his hometown team drafts him with the 18th overall pick. Read More...

Source: Twins agree with No. 2 pick Buxton

Jun 13, 2012 at 7:07 am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have agreed with No. 2 overall draft pick Byron Buxton on a contract that includes a $6 million signing bonus. That's the richest deal so far in this year's draft class. Read More...

Twins Out-slug Phillies, Take Series Opener

Jun 12, 2012 at 10:10 pm

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (KNSI) – The Minnesota Twins line-up produced 17 hits, three home runs and seven two out RBI in an 11-7 victory Tuesday night over the Philadelphia Phillies at Target Field. Read More...

New Husky Hockey Conference to Host Tournament at Target Center

Jun 12, 2012 at 8:08 am

ST. CLOUD, MN (KNSI) - In 2013, the St. Cloud State Husky hockey team will move to the new National Collegiate Hockey Conference. Yesterday, the conference announced that Minneapolis' Target Center will be the site of their conference tournament. Read More...

Vikings WR Simpson suspended 3 games

Jun 12, 2012 at 7:07 am

NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson for the first three games of the 2012 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Read More...

Finally, hockey royalty in L.A.

Jun 12, 2012 at 7:07 am

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings are hoisting their first Stanley Cup in their 45-year history. The Kings, the first eighth seed to win the Stanley Cup, routed the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the best-of-seven final in six games. Read More...