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Arizona scored four runs in the top of the ninth off Cole Sands, but Kody Clemens led off the bottom of the inning with another home run to begin a three-run rally.

The catcher has been sidelined for more than a month after an infection spread from a cut on his elbow, requiring a catheter attached to his arm,.

The coaching staff .has emphasized bringing down opposing ballcarriers, and the result has been a defense that ranks among the nation's best through two games ...

Strib Varsity reporters will provide updates from Lakeville, Mankato, Waconia and Minnetonka.

Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner, a first-round draft pick in 2024, is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday night against the Falcons with Andrew Van Ginkel out with a concussion.

The WNBA's best team during the regular season was run by star point guard Williams, who is this team's version of Steph Marbury.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, who has four kids, praised McCarthy's return in a "kind of fast Friday practice" following the birth of his son Thursday.

The Loons succeed by making the most of what they have. San Diego does it by reminding us why it's called "the beautiful game."

Bow hunting, pickup trucks and hunting dogs among outdoor favorites of backup QB, a former NDSU star.

The Vikings' home opener Sunday night features a matchup between quarterbacks who last played each other in the college football national championship game.