http://www.valleynewslive.com/category/50685/minnesota-sports-headlines en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KVLY Sport 15 minnesota-sports-headlines http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877675 http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14877675&t=2013-05-25T09:35:18Z KVLY Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT A Minnesota taconite iron ore tax increase will be used to rebuild and retool Iron Range schools. The 10 cent-a-ton tax increase was included in the state Legislature's final omnibus tax bill signed into law by Governor... News - AP-State http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880358 http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880358&t=2013-05-25T09:35:18Z KVLY Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:00 EDT Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins in a 6-0 victory for the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander was trying to get his second career no-hitter when Minnesota's Joe Mauer hit a... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22420636/sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-in-9th-tigers-beat-twins http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22420636/sanchez-loses-no-hit-bid-in-9th-tigers-beat-twins?t=2013-05-24T22:04:52Z KVLY Fri, 24 May 2013 21:53:00 EDT Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880360 http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880360&t=2013-05-25T09:36:08Z KVLY Fri, 24 May 2013 04:36:00 EDT Prince Fielder bounced a tiebreaking single off Jared Burton's glove in the eighth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22412643/fielders-single-gives-tigers-7-6-win-over-twins http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22412643/fielders-single-gives-tigers-7-6-win-over-twins?t=2013-05-23T23:50:14Z KVLY Thu, 23 May 2013 23:48:00 EDT Prince Fielder bounced a tiebreaking single off Jared Burton's glove in the eighth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22400076/lynx-hungry-after-wnba-finals-loss http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22400076/lynx-hungry-after-wnba-finals-loss?t=2013-05-22T18:31:34Z KVLY Wed, 22 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT The Minnesota Lynx say there has been a different edge in training camp this season after they fell short in their quest to repeat as WNBA champions. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22399610/bc-bbh-prep-boys-baseball-polls http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22399610/bc-bbh-prep-boys-baseball-polls?t=2013-05-22T17:38:54Z KVLY Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT By The Associated Press The Associated Press poll for Minnesota baseball, provided by Let's Play Baseball newspaper. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22397772/gattis-grand-slam-leads-braves-past-twins-8-3 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22397772/gattis-grand-slam-leads-braves-past-twins-8-3?t=2013-05-22T15:17:08Z KVLY Wed, 22 May 2013 15:14:00 EDT Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins 8-3 Wednesday. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22391720/twins-plouffe-has-concussion-on-7-day-dl http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22391720/twins-plouffe-has-concussion-on-7-day-dl?t=2013-05-22T11:34:25Z KVLY Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:00 EDT The Minnesota Twins have placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22381227/american-association http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22381227/american-association?t=2013-05-22T02:58:15Z KVLY Wed, 22 May 2013 02:57:00 EDT By The Associated Press Central Division W L ... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22379953/timberwolves-stick-at-no-9-in-lottery http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22379953/timberwolves-stick-at-no-9-in-lottery?t=2013-05-21T21:21:16Z KVLY Tue, 21 May 2013 21:13:00 EDT To no one's surprise, the Minnesota Timberwolves were unlucky in the NBA lottery once again. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22378427/big-ten-baseball-better-despite-the-weather http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22378427/big-ten-baseball-better-despite-the-weather?t=2013-05-21T17:46:08Z KVLY Tue, 21 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT Indiana is the top seed for the Big Ten baseball tournament, and coach Tracy Smith has an honest admission to make. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22304012/teheran-pitches-braves-past-twins http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22304012/teheran-pitches-braves-past-twins?t=2013-05-20T22:14:10Z KVLY Mon, 20 May 2013 22:12:00 EDT Julio Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22300737/twins-call-up-rookie-reliever-caleb-thielbar http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22300737/twins-call-up-rookie-reliever-caleb-thielbar?t=2013-05-20T15:54:04Z KVLY Mon, 20 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT The Minnesota Twins have recalled left-hander Caleb Thielbar and optioned left-hander Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22299866/malik-smith-transfers-to-minnesota http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22299866/malik-smith-transfers-to-minnesota?t=2013-05-20T14:27:59Z KVLY Mon, 20 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT Guard Malik Smith has signed his tender to transfer from Florida International to Minnesota. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22294291/american-association http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22294291/american-association?t=2013-05-19T23:56:41Z KVLY Sun, 19 May 2013 23:41:00 EDT By The Associated Press Central Division W L ... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22290682/ortiz-powers-red-sox-past-twins-12-5 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22290682/ortiz-powers-red-sox-past-twins-12-5?t=2013-05-18T23:19:28Z KVLY Sat, 18 May 2013 23:12:00 EDT David Ortiz homered twice and drove in six runs to torment his former team once again, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22290427/post-wins-3rd-straight-bmx-title http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22290427/post-wins-3rd-straight-bmx-title?t=2013-05-18T21:53:33Z KVLY Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT Alise Post race to her third straight victory in the USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships on Saturday, and fellow 2012 Olympian Nic Long won his second men's title. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22285332/backed-out-mauer-victorino-sit-twins-sox-opener http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22285332/backed-out-mauer-victorino-sit-twins-sox-opener?t=2013-05-17T18:08:58Z KVLY Fri, 17 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has a stiff back, keeping him out of the lineup for the series opener against Boston. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22274157/acl-tears-behind-her-gemelos-chases-place-in-wnba http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22274157/acl-tears-behind-her-gemelos-chases-place-in-wnba?t=2013-05-16T16:23:38Z KVLY Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT Jacki Gemelos has a sharp 3-point shot and a deft passing touch to offer the Minnesota Lynx as they set the 11-player roster for this season. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22272313/wild-goalie-backstrom-has-sports-hernia-surgery http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22272313/wild-goalie-backstrom-has-sports-hernia-surgery?t=2013-05-16T13:22:46Z KVLY Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom has undergone sports hernia surgery. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22263388/bc-bbh-prep-boys-baseball-polls http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22263388/bc-bbh-prep-boys-baseball-polls?t=2013-05-15T18:13:26Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT By The Associated Press The Associated Press poll for Minnesota baseball, provided by Let's Play Baseball newspaper. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22262941/american-association http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22262941/american-association?t=2013-05-15T17:35:26Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:00 EDT By The Associated Press Central Division W L ... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22262593/dunns-2-hrs-5-rbis-lead-white-sox-over-twins http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22262593/dunns-2-hrs-5-rbis-lead-white-sox-over-twins?t=2013-05-15T16:51:57Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT Adam Dunn homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs, powering the Chicago White Sox past the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261787/vikings-sign-3-more-draft-picks http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261787/vikings-sign-3-more-draft-picks?t=2013-05-15T16:30:47Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:00 EDT The Minnesota Vikings have signed three more draft picks, including punter Jeff Locke of UCLA. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261700/joe-coleman-to-transfer-from-minnesota http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261700/joe-coleman-to-transfer-from-minnesota?t=2013-05-15T15:54:05Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT Guard Joe Coleman is the first Minnesota player to transfer after the coaching change this season. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261254/gophers-get-new-deal-after-losing-on-beer-sales http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22261254/gophers-get-new-deal-after-losing-on-beer-sales?t=2013-05-15T15:08:49Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 15:03:00 EDT After losing money during its first season of selling alcohol at stadiums on campus, the University of Minnesota has renegotiated its contract with the company that provides it to allow it to turn a profit. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22253554/peavy-power-lift-white-sox-over-twins-4-2 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22253554/peavy-power-lift-white-sox-over-twins-4-2?t=2013-05-15T00:40:59Z KVLY Wed, 15 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT Adam Dunn and Dayan Viciedo homered to back another strong start from Jake Peavy and lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22253112/peavy-power-lift-white-sox-over-twins-4-2 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22253112/peavy-power-lift-white-sox-over-twins-4-2?t=2013-05-14T23:20:05Z KVLY Tue, 14 May 2013 23:03:00 EDT Adam Dunn and Dayan Viciedo homered to back another strong start from Jake Peavy and lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22249435/vikings-sign-3-draft-picks-hodges-mauti-dawkins http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22249435/vikings-sign-3-draft-picks-hodges-mauti-dawkins?t=2013-05-14T15:35:06Z KVLY Tue, 14 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT The Minnesota Vikings have signed three of their nine draft picks: linebackers Gerald Hodges and Michael Mauti and defensive tackle Everett Dawkins. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22245304/sanford-pentagon-to-host-nba-preseason-game http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22245304/sanford-pentagon-to-host-nba-preseason-game?t=2013-05-14T09:53:29Z KVLY Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:00 EDT A $19 million basketball facility opening in Sioux Falls in the fall will host an NBA preseason game and a major college men's basketball game. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22240944/hicks-bat-and-glove-help-twins-beat-white-sox http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22240944/hicks-bat-and-glove-help-twins-beat-white-sox?t=2013-05-13T23:29:37Z KVLY Mon, 13 May 2013 23:22:00 EDT Rookie Aaron Hicks hit two home runs and made a leaping catch in center field to take a home run away from Adam Dunn in the Minnesota Twins' 10-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22238192/vikings-on-verge-of-unveiling-final-stadium-design http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22238192/vikings-on-verge-of-unveiling-final-stadium-design?t=2013-05-13T17:24:17Z KVLY Mon, 13 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT The Minnesota Vikings are showing off specific features of their new stadium. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229864/report-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-for-sons-death http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229864/report-boogaard-family-sues-nhl-for-sons-death?t=2013-05-12T20:01:19Z KVLY Sun, 12 May 2013 20:00:00 EDT By The Associated Press The New York Times is reporting that Derek Boogaard's family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the National Hockey League. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229286/orioles-hit-3-home-runs-and-beat-twins-6-0 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229286/orioles-hit-3-home-runs-and-beat-twins-6-0?t=2013-05-12T17:35:01Z KVLY Sun, 12 May 2013 17:20:00 EDT Chris Davis, Adam Jones and Steve Pearce homered and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-0 Sunday. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229061/orioles-starter-wei-yin-chen-leaves-with-injury http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22229061/orioles-starter-wei-yin-chen-leaves-with-injury?t=2013-05-12T16:36:20Z KVLY Sun, 12 May 2013 16:28:00 EDT Baltimore Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen has left his start against Minnesota with a strained right side. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22226513/mauer-morneau-have-3-hits-twins-beat-orioles-8-5 http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22226513/mauer-morneau-have-3-hits-twins-beat-orioles-8-5?t=2013-05-11T22:20:07Z KVLY Sat, 11 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT Ryan Doumit homered, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau each had three hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 Saturday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22225547/american-association http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22225547/american-association?t=2013-05-11T17:13:12Z KVLY Sat, 11 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT By The Associated Press Central Division W L ... Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22225348/wild-lament-early-exit-but-note-improvement http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22225348/wild-lament-early-exit-but-note-improvement?t=2013-05-11T16:42:12Z KVLY Sat, 11 May 2013 16:11:00 EDT The Minnesota Wild made the playoffs for the first time in five years. Their appearance was brief. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22222905/orioles-rally-past-twins-9-6-in-10-innings http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22222905/orioles-rally-past-twins-9-6-in-10-innings?t=2013-05-11T00:51:42Z KVLY Sat, 11 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT Manny Machado had a tiebreaking RBI single in Baltimore's three-run 10th inning as the Orioles rallied for a 9-6 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22221982/twins-closer-perkins-has-soreness-in-left-side http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22221982/twins-closer-perkins-has-soreness-in-left-side?t=2013-05-10T20:48:42Z KVLY Fri, 10 May 2013 20:30:00 EDT Minnesota Twins closer Glen Perkins has soreness in his left side, making him unavailable to pitch in the series opener against Baltimore. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22220754/augustus-looking-forward-to-minnesota-wedding http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22220754/augustus-looking-forward-to-minnesota-wedding?t=2013-05-10T17:42:40Z KVLY Fri, 10 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT It looks like Seimone Augustus could get her Minnesota wedding after all. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22220038/timberwolves-waive-brandon-roy http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22220038/timberwolves-waive-brandon-roy?t=2013-05-10T16:44:40Z KVLY Fri, 10 May 2013 16:30:00 EDT The Minnesota Timberwolves have waived guard Brandon Roy, likely bringing an end to an All-Star career that was shortened by knee problems. Sport http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22213244/hossa-scores-twice-as-blackhawks-eliminate-wild http://www.valleynewslive.com/story/22213244/hossa-scores-twice-as-blackhawks-eliminate-wild?t=2013-05-10T00:33:56Z KVLY Fri, 10 May 2013 00:17:00 EDT Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1. Sport