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The Loons, who will play San Jose on Saturday, have had four leads become sudden draws or losses after the 70th minute because Eric Ramsay's approach keeps games close enough to lose.

Marco Raya's career started shakily thanks to a shoulder strain, and it shook further early this season in Class AAA. Now the young pitcher and his quick curve are on an uptick.

Jeremy Martin was born into racing at Spring Creek Motocross Park, which is owned by his parents. He'll finish his career, after 20 wins and two championships, with Saturday's race there.

The undefeated Aurora have grown into one of the USL W League's top teams and face high-scoring Utah United in Eagan on Saturday.

The Major League Baseball draft begins Sunday in Atlanta, and the Twins have their eye on several prospects.

The University of Minnesota athletic department projects a nearly $9 million budget deficit this season. How to close it remains to be seen.

Marco Rossi is a restricted free agent, and the Wild vows to match any offer sheet from another team.

Back home for a visit to Esko, Minn., sophomore Perich says, "I haven't done anything yet," a sign that he still has the fire inside.

Though on different teams now, Chris Paddack and Colin Rea remain close. After Thursday it's Rea who has has the upper hand.

Timberwolves rookie Joan Beringer finished with seven blocks Thursday, tying a Summer League record.