Twins righthander Kyle Gibson says he was trying to make Rhys Hoskins "earn his way on base" when Hoskins homered in the second inning Monday,
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Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as surge spreads
Japan decided to raise the coronavirus alert level in the capital's three neighboring prefectures and a fourth area in central Japan on Friday to allow tougher measures as a more contagious coronavirus variant spreads and adds to doubts about whether the Tokyo Olympics can go ahead.
Colleges
Gophers, Tommies to benefit from NCAA's new transfer rule
Expected to be made official later this month, the rule has already yielded two former Twin Cities prep basketball stars for St. Thomas and aided new U basketball coach Ben Johnson.
Wolves
'How long until they leave?' Why moving Wolves could be complicated
Even years after Glen Taylor isn't the owner, the NBA might well be the backstop that keeps the Wolves in the 14th-largest media market in the country.
Lynx
Souhan: A-Rod buying an NBA fixer-upper (and a WNBA powerhouse)
A note to Alex Rodriguez: Your job will not be merely elevating the Timberwolves. Your job will be supporting the Lynx.
Lynx
Lynx take Tennessee forward Davis with only pick in WNBA draft
Rennia Davis, a 6-foot-2 forward, Davis was considered one of the more versatile draft prospects because of her combination of athleticism and size.
