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Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice as the Twins were blown out by the NL Central-leading Cubs on Thursday at Target Field.

A lot of us have been focused on what Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson doesn't do. In today's 10 things to know, Michael Rand argues there needs to be a shift.

The University of Minnesota plans to spend the full $20.5 million allotment, with heavy emphasis likely on football.

It's odd that second-year wing Terrence Shannon Jr. will play in the NBA 2K26 Summer League, but the Timberwolves need to know if he's ready for a bigger role come October, columnist La Velle E. Neal writes.

Byron Buxton took a ball off the left hand. The team described his injury as a contusion.

Joe Ryan, 8-4 with a 2.76 ERA, joins Byron Buxton on the American League team.

Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle presented a budget to the university's Board of Regents that projects a $8.75 million deficit.

Led by 29 points from Alyssa Thomas, Phoenix went on a 15-4 run in the final five minutes to win 79-71.

The showcase runs July 25 to Aug. 2 at Ridder Arena and includes teams from Canada, Sweden and Finland.

The Twins called up lefthanded reliever Anthony Misiewicz from St. Paul before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Cubs at Target Field. Reliever Joey Wentz was designated for release or assignment and will to go the waiver wire.