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The former Hopkins star gets to compete for a WNBA roster spot while working with her former college coach, Lindsay Whalen.

The Vikings selected Doug Martin with the No. 9 pick in the 1980 NFL draft, and the 1982 first-team All-Pro recorded 61 sacks over his decade with the team. He died this week.

Lakeshore property values drive some resorts to get big or sell out.

The Rams drafting Matthew Stafford's successor was a no-brainer, and defensive tackles built like Caleb Banks don't come along very often.

Longtime NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. called the Vikings pick a "big-time reach." Others were more complimentary.

Studies show the harder the thrower, the more break pitchers get.

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels starred on both ends of the court in Game 3 after calling the Nuggets a team full of "bad defenders."

The Florida defensive tackle, the No. 18 overall pick, is 6-6, 327 pounds and hails from the city of an NFC North rival.

The three-time NBA MVP played no defense as his team fell behind 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series.

The NSC Super Rink is where the U.S. women's Olympic roster, Bethel University and a handful of local high school and youth hockey teams skate.