Twins agree with No. 2 pick Buxton
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A person with knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have agreed with No. 2 overall draft pick Byron Buxton on a contract that includes a $6 …
13 Jun 12
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Twins pummel Phillies pitching in 11-7 win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Plouffe had a homer, a double and three RBIs to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 11-7 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Ben Revere and Jamey Carroll each …
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New college hockey conference taps Target Center
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s postseason tournament is coming to Target Center. The new eight-team league has announced a five-year agreement to hold the semifinals, third-place game and championship at the downtown …
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Gophers break ground on the new Siebert Field
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Gophers baseball team has broken ground on a new stadium. Coach John Anderson spearheaded fundraising for the $7.134 million project, which began Monday with a ceremony at Siebert Field. The ballpark …
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Taylor, White slated for next Wolves draft workout
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are hosting another group of draft prospects, and this workout will feature two homegrown players. The Wolves announced Monday that Jordan Taylor and Royce White will be at Target …
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Rookie Diamond keeps shining for Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Scott Diamond grew up in Canada, seemingly destined to become a pitcher. He says he was a bad skater, so hockey was merely a hobby. Baseball was his primary sport, but he …
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Vikings WR Simpson suspended 3 games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson for the first three games of the 2012 season for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. Simpson also was fined one …
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New college hockey conference eyes Target Center
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is expected to hold its postseason tournament at Target Center. The new eight-team league has scheduled a news conference for the arena lobby in downtown Minneapolis for …
11 Jun 12
