Twins finalize Mahay signing, revamped bullpen takes shape for stretch run in AL Central raceMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Ron Mahay, another arm for their struggling bullpen. Minnesota makes 16 three-pointers in 100-95 victory over Monarchs
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Twins acquire right-hander Jon Rauch from Diamondbacks for more bullpen helpMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to fill another hole in their bullpen. Fitting in: Brett Favre works on getting to know Vikings on and off the fieldEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Thanks to 16 years in the same offensive system at Green Bay, Brett Favre already feels at home with the Minnesota Vikings playbook. Brett Favre has Vikings’ biggest star in his corner: RB Adrian Peterson lauds QB’s addition
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Delmon Young singles in 9th to lift Twins to 7-6 victory over Orioles
Baker, Twins hold Baltimore to four hits in 2-1 victory.
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Baltimore OF Adam Jones listed as day-to-day with back injuryMINNEAPOLIS — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones is out of the lineup because of a sore back. With Favre locked in as starter, Jackson impresses in competition for Vikings backup jobEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In two short days last week, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson went from competing for a leading role in the Minnesota Vikings’ offense to fighting for a roster spot as an understudy to Brett Favre. Vikings coach: Favre will play entire first half against Houston this weekEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre’s crash course in all things Viking ramps up this week, with coach Brad Childress saying Monday he expects the 39-year-old quarterback to play the entire first half of Minnesota’s next exhibition game at Houston. Twins All-Star 1B Justin Morneau returns to lineup after ear infectionMINNEAPOLIS — Twins first baseman Justin Morneau walked into manager Ron Gardenhire’s office Monday afternoon with a simple message. Minn. woman goes to auto repair shop with goat painted in Minnesota Vikings colors in the trunkWINONA, Minn. — A woman on her way to St. Paul really got the goat of auto repairman James Prusci. She went to Tires Plus in Winona Friday, wanting a belt replaced on her Chevy Malibu. While he was doing paperwork, she said she had a goat in her trunk. “A what?” he asked. She told him she planned to butcher it. Christon scores 24, Kraayeveld adds season-high 18 to lead Liberty to 80-67 win over LynxNEW YORK — Shameka Christon scored 24 points, Cathrine Kraayeveld had a season-high 18 and the New York Liberty beat the struggling Minnesota Lynx 80-67 Sunday. Twins 10, Royals 3
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Favre shaky in purple, goes 1 for 4 in debut as Vikings beat Chiefs 17-14 in preseason gameMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre jogged onto the turf to a chorus of cheers and a hero’s welcome — the kind of reception he’s grown used to over 18 brilliant seasons in his Hall of Fame career. Nervous Favre debuts in purple with a 1 for 4 passing performance, Vikings beat Chiefs 17-14MINNEAPOLIS — In a meaningless exhibition as he began his 19th NFL season, Brett Favre felt the butterflies. Twins 5, Royals 4, 10 innings
Off-target Favre starts with a 1 for 4 in Vikings victory over Chiefs, 17-13MINNEAPOLIS — Camera flashes illuminated the Metrodome on each of Brett Favre’s eight plays for Minnesota. Captured on film? Only one completed pass. Minnesota nice: Favre receives thunderous welcome in place he was once reviledMINNEAPOLIS — What was once unthinkable became reality on Friday night under the big white top of the Metrodome — Brett Favre received a standing ovation in Minnesota. Rangers 11, Twins 1
How will Favre’s risk-taking reputation fit with conservative Vikings coach ChildressMINNEAPOLIS — Brad Childress wants his quarterbacks to play a certain way. Make the safe pass, keep an even keel, and follow the scheme how it’s coached. 2018-2022 US World Cup Bid ListNEW YORK — The 32 stadiums under consideration by the USA Bid Committee as possible sites for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer tournaments, and the 13 stadiums eliminated Thursday: Denard Span scores past Ivan Rodriguez as Twins again spoil Pudge’s Texas return with 5-4 winARLINGTON, Texas — The Minnesota Twins want to remind everyone they’re playing games that matter, too. Twins 5, Rangers 4
Favre comes to Minnesota with gray hair, torn rotator cuff and Super Bowl aspirationsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The salt and pepper in Brett Favre’s hair is long gone, with only a few flecks of brown remaining in the silver atop his 39-year-old head. Tickets! Who needs tickets? Vikings seats being snatched up by Favre-frenzied fansEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Vikings have sold more than 3,200 season tickets since news broke that Brett Favre was coming to Minnesota. That’s in approximately a 24-hour span. Favre’s not finished: Football’s famously waffling QB unretires again, signs with VikingsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — This is the way it is with Brett Favre: He announces he’s done, then has second thoughts. Circus comes to town: Brett Favre’s arrival in Minnesota brings much fanfare, helicopter chaseEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Ringling Brothers have nothing on Brett Favre when it comes to making an entrance. Twins 9, Rangers 6
What if Minnesota is just the latest stop on Favre’s ‘Revenge on the World’ Tour?It’s worth remembering one more time that Brett Favre was for retirement before he was against it. |