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As Naomi Osaka strode through the Champion's Walk leading to the court for the Australian Open final - headphones on her ears, racket bag strapped to her back - she reached out her left hand to ta...

The trouble for Naomi Osaka at Grand Slam tournaments comes in Week 1. Get beyond that stage at the hard-court majors, though, and start preparing to etch her name on the trophy.

Jose Berrios indicated that he has been having discussions with his agents about his future and hopes something can be worked out with the Twins.

Stephanie Samedy led the way with a match-high 23 kills, but the Gophers' outstanding block was instrumental, too.

Up six points with under four minutes left, the Wolves were outscored 11-0 the rest of the way in an 86-81 loss to Toronto at Target Center.

After welcoming back Cam Talbot, Jonas Brodin, Carson Soucy Brad Hunt and Victor Rask from the NHL's COVID protocols, the team is going to wait until Saturday morning to determine its lineup.

Jackson LaCombe, Brannon McManus and Sampo Ranta had a goal and an assist each for the Gophers.

In a season of anomalies, ESPN's Joe Lunardi has the Gophers in next month's NCAA men's basketball tournament field despite a big blemish.

The Gophers broke their three-game losing streak while extending the Beavers to six games.

The forward, whose uncle is a former Liberian soccer great, is expected to be announced next week as the team's second "homegrown'' player.