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TCF Bank Stadium will stay dark until at least spring 2021.

Big Ten decisionmakers wrestle with complexities of spring football

The Big Ten has transitioned to spring football. How long is a season? What physical toll will it take on players? Many questions need answering in the weeks ahead.

Twins

Buxton, Twins crush Milwaukee 12-2 to end road trip

August 12

Byron Buxton hit two home runs, all nine starters had a hit by the fourth inning and righthander Kenta Maeda breezed to his 50th career win.

Marlene Stollings was fired last week by Texas Tech. She coached at the U previously.

Gophers

Stollings' toxic style dates back to Minnesota, former players say

August 12

Marlene Stollings was fired from Texas Tech last week. Three players with the Gophers said she mistreated them, too.

Lynx

After long journey, Sims is ready for 2020 Lynx debut

August 12

Childbirth, a suspension and a pandemic stood in the way of Odyssey Sims playing so far this year for the Lynx.

Vikings

Thielen takes on new role as Vikings receiving mentor with old spirit

August 12

It's been a long time since Adam Thielen was the Division II kid trying to elbow his way onto the roster. But no matter how established Thielen is, there's a dose of the old fighting spirit

Gophers

U athletics face major financial decisions with loss of fall sports

August 12

The estimated $75 million loss opens the possibility of cutting sports, as Athletic Director Mark Coyle says, 'All things are on the table.'

Vikings

Longtime Vikings lineman Griffen agrees to one-year deal with Cowboys

August 12

Everson Griffen opted out of his contract in February after 10 years with the Vikings, though Mike Zimmer said throughout the offseason he wanted the him to return to Minnesota. Griffen, though, is headed to Dallas

Wild

Penguins won't give Wild 2020 first-round pick

August 12

Pittsburgh had the option of giving the Wild its first-round pick this year or next as part of the Jason Zucker trade in February.

Golf

No roars at Augusta as Masters to be played without fans

August 12

That means all three majors in this year of COVID-19 will not have fans, and the silence figures to be most deafening at Augusta National when the Masters is played Nov. 12-15.

Gophers

Hartman: Big Ten 2020 football season likely gone for good

August 12

Twins

Reusse: Uecker remains a Milwaukee treasure in 50th year behind the mic

August 12

Gophers

Big Ten reaction: Nebraska outrage, Wisconsin wisdom, Lou Holtz brings up D-Day

August 12

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Judge sentences ex-Michigan State coach to jail in Nassar-related case

00:53 Former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach Kathie Klageswas sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into former Olympic and university doctor Larry Nassar.