No. 8 California plans to leave a day early before morning start at MinnesotaBERKELEY, Calif. — Jeff Tedford still believes that his decision to fly cross country the day before an early start against Maryland had nothing to do with California’s flat performance in a loss. New York Yankees open and close 2010 season at Boston Red SoxNEW YORK — The Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other. Torii Hunter loses shoe chasing Mark Teixeira’s 2-run triple, Yankees hold off Angels 5-3NEW YORK — Torii Hunter could laugh. Ouch: Twins learn Morneau is finished for the year due to back injury, Crede likely done tooMINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau’s season is over because of a stress fracture in his lower back. Cuddyer’s 3-run homer in 8th helps Twins play catch up in 6-3 victory over IndiansMINNEAPOLIS — Michael Cuddyer’s tying three-run homer rescued the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning, ruining a fine start for Cleveland by Jeremy Sowers in a 6-3 victory over the Indians on Monday night. Twins 6, Indians 3
Peterson says 64-yard TD run against Browns ‘tops the list’ of his amazing runsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Adrian Peterson’s latest television commercial features the running back juking, stiff-arming and leapfrogging his way through a defense on his way to the end zone. Preseason NHL Standings
Joe Mauer’s HR, 3 hits lead Brian Duensing and Twins to 8-0 victory over OaklandMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer had three hits, including his 27th home run, and rookie Brian Duensing pitched the Minnesota Twins to an 8-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Twins 8, Athletics 0
Purple Power: Favre solid in Minnesota debut, Peterson scores 3 TDs in 34-20 win over BrownsCLEVELAND — Brett Favre looked pleasing in purple. Adrian Peterson always does. Vikings select QB Brett Favre as 1 of 5 captains for 2009 seasonMINNEAPOLIS — When Brett Favre signed with the Minnesota Vikings less than a month ago, he openly wondered if he could make all the plays he used to make and last all the way through a 19th season in the NFL. Anderson, Pennington lead Athletics over Twins, 4-2MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Anderson threw seven sharp innings and Cliff Pennington had three hits with an RBI as the Oakland Athletics won for the fifth time in six games, beating the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Saturday. Athletics 4, Twins 2
Oakland hits five homers and Mortensen secures first big league win in 12-5 victory over TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Jack Cust hit one of the Oakland Athletics’ five home runs and Clayton Mortensen earned his first major league victory Friday night, 12-5 over the Minnesota Twins. Athletics 12, Twins 5
Finally here: Gophers to open TCF Bank Stadium against Air ForceMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Golden Gophers finally have a home of their own. Centers of Attention: youngsters Sullivan, Mack, could be men in middle for Vikings, BrownsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The only thing experienced about John Sullivan is his beard. Appeals court says NFL can’t suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin WilliamsMINNEAPOLIS — A federal appeals court says the NFL can’t suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. As Vikings passing game progresses, Favre and Berrian have plenty of catching up to doEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre has thrown to Bernard Berrian only in practice. Blue Jays 3, Twins 2
Jose Bautista hits solo homer, Brett Cecil wins finale as Blue Jays beat Twins 3-2TORONTO — Minnesota keeps failing to pressure Detroit in the AL Central. Jets GM Tannenbaum said he made mistake, should’ve listed Favre on injury reportFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum admitted Thursday the team should have disclosed Brett Favre’s torn biceps tendon on mandatory weekly injury reports over the final third of last season. Veterans and families will be honored under the Friday night lights on Sept. 11BLAINE, Minn. — Those famed Friday night lights will be shining for more than just high school football players this week. Orioles get LHP Sean Henn from Twins for player to be named or cashBOSTON — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired left-hander Sean Henn from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash. Cabrera, Morneau homer as Twins beat Roy Halladay for first time, top Blue Jays 4-1TORONTO — Justin Morneau and Orlando Cabrera homered and the Minnesota Twins finally got the best of Roy Halladay, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night. Minnesota Lynx keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Detroit ShockMINNEAPOLIS — Anna Montanana’s putback with 28.6 seconds capped her career night and gave the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Lynx a 75-72 victory over the Detroit Shock on Wednesday night. Twins 4, Blue Jays 1
Acknowledging age, Favre says he ‘may not’ be able to play all 16 games for Vikings this yearEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Remember Brett Favre’s first answer to Vikings coach Brad Childress? My body isn’t up for this, he said. Six weeks later, Minnesota’s new quarterback wants to remind the football world just how old he is. NFL Standings
Blue Jays 6, Twins 3
John McDonald hits three-run homer, Ricky Romero gets win as Blue Jays beat Twins 6-3TORONTO — John McDonald hit a three-run homer to key a six-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night. NFL 2009: Vikings not viewing Brett Favre as savior, but rather a ‘decent piece’ to puzzleEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When Brad Childress stepped to the podium to introduce Brett Favre three weeks ago, the Minnesota Vikings coach surpassed even his well-known standard for understatement. Twins 6, Blue Jays 3
Joe Mauer has 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Twins beat Blue Jays 6-3TORONTO — For once, good pitching and hitting clicked on the same day for the Minnesota Twins. |