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Jay Caldwell
Spurs Top Timberwolves to Start the Season
The Timberwolves lost 107-99 at San Antonio to start the season last night. Minnesota trailed by 4 at halftime and were out-rebounded 50-42. Minnesota shot 43 percent while Spurs shot 46 percent.
SCSU Hockey Ranked #2/#3 Nationally
The St. Cloud State men's hockey is ranked #3 in this week's USCHO.com poll and #2 USA Today/USA Hockey poll. The Huskies are 3-0 and posting a pair of wins against Alaska-Fairbanks last weekend.
Twins Outscore Blue Jays 13-7; Play Yankees Tonight
The Twins overcame a 5-0 deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 13-7 Sunday to split the 4 game series at 2 games apiece. Minnesota fell behind 5-0 in the 2nd inning before Minnesota scored 7 runs in the 2nd and 6 more in the 5th.
Lynx Advance to WNBA Finals
The Minnesota Lynx downed the Washington Mystics 81-70 Sunday to win their WNBA semifinal series 3 games to none and advance to the WNBA Finals.
Sartell Was Shut Out Friday
The final score Alexandria 32 and Sartell 0 in the second game of the season.
Dolphins Top Vikings 30-9
The Vikings lost 30-9 at home to the Miami Dolphins in their final preseason game last night. Taylor Heinicke threw for 93 yards and a touchdown and Cayleb Jones had 9 cathes for 127 yards for Minnesota. Mitch Leidner replaced Heinicke and threw for 129 yards.
Vikings Extend Xavier Rhodes Contract
The Vikings have signed cornerback Xavier Rhodes to a 6-year contract extension worth an estimated $78 Million with $41 Million guaranteed. Rhodes was selected to the pro bowl in 2016, his first pro bowl selection.