Twins lefthander Martin Perez says he couldn't believe he gave up Hanser Alberto's first career home run Saturday, because they're close friends from their days with the Rangers.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Loons
Minnesota United's Boxall is making a French connection
Loons defender Michael Boxall has been paired on the back line with two Frenchmen.
Wolves
Ball says he'd fit in fine with Timberwolves
D'Angelo Russell's presence doesn't dissuade point guard LaMelo Ball from wanting to be the No. 1 pick and play for Minnesota.
High Schools
As prep football starts, St. Paul Humboldt players challenge the odds
Only 11 players showed up for the first practice at Humboldt, resuming football as a varsity sport for the first time since 2016. And with the district in distance learning because of COVID-19, team information isn't as easily shared and transportation isn't readily available.
High Schools
Expectations vary for Polars' volleyball, football teams, excitement does not
On the first official day of practice -- pushed into late September by coronavirus concerns that temporarily postponed fall seasons into the spring -- the volleyball and football teams at North St. Paul were all about energy and optimism in their returns to the court and field.
Wild
Tampa Bay's Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
When the Tampa Bay Lightning were still in Toronto, they enjoyed some fresh air outside at the football stadium inside the bubble.
