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A unique set of circumstances has created an odd statistic about the presumed starting lines for the University of Minnesota and the Vikings.

Pitcher Joe Ryan got Team USA off to a strong start and infielder Tyler Austin had a hit that helped break open the 7-2 victory over South Korea.

The U.S. Olympic gold medalist gymnast was reunited with her family on the "Today" show and is expected to arrive in the Twin Cities this afternoon.

Newly acquired starting pitcher Joe Ryan went 4 innings while allowing one run and ex-Twins infielder Tyler Austin drove in two runs to set up a title-game rematch with Japan.

In his first major competition at the senior international level, Gable Steveson of Apple Valley has set up a gold-medal battle Friday with three-time world champion Geno Petriashvili.

Although the color of their medal wasn't what they wanted, the mettle of the team came through in the end.

Team USA was missing key players in Tokyo and has suffered some losses. But the Americans will be favored in Saturday's gold medal game, probably by a lot.

Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson, of Apple Valley, knocked off the defending champion from the Rio Games in the quarterfinals.

Payton Otterdahl, who competed for and now coaches at North Dakota State, had his best throw on his first attempt, then scratched on his second and third.

With Kirk Cousins and Nate Stanley expected back Thursday, Jake Browning's moment in the spotlight as the team's only available quarterback may be coming to an end.