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Souichi Terada

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Souichi Terada is a Star Tribune reporting intern.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson took to the mound during the first inning as the Twins took on the Tigers at Target Field, Wednesday, May

Playing favorites: What's the story behind Twins' jersey picks?

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016,

Playing favorites: What's the story behind the Twins' game jersey picks?

Pitchers generally pick the game jerseys worn for home games, but each one goes about the selection process differently.
Vikings kicker Dan Bailey

Punter, kicker, holder: Jobs still unsettled going into Saturday's game

Three special teams positions — punter, kicker, holder — are still undetermined as the Vikings prepare for Saturday's third of four preseason games.
Former Vikings defensive coordinator George Edwards.

Vikings defense near full health, preparing to face No. 1 pick Murray

Almost every piece of the Vikings starting defense is healthy as the Sept. 8 season opener against the Falcons draws closer.
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck.

Gophers using GPS tracking data and purposely slowing down more

Instead of grinding his players into the ground with two strenuous practices a day, coach P.J. Fleck has flip-flopped between physical and mental days.
Minnesota Wind Chill head coach Ben Feldman, far right, gave the team some final instructions and encouragement before they played the Buzz Bullets fr

Minnesota Wind Chill disc team building a brand in Twin Cities

Brewery-owned Wind Chill seeking support to match its passion.
Bloomington native Jenna Smith took a shot for the MN OGs on Saturday during the Red Bull 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the National Sports Center i

Local 3-on-3 basketball teams take step toward 2020 Olympics

With 3-on-3 basketball on tap for the 2020 Olympics, a group of former Twin Cities stars has reconnected for a run at Tokyo.
Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) worked out with his fellow quarterbacks during practice Friday.

DeLattiboudere uses his Gophers football perch to give back

The defensive end realized relatives in Jamaica needed him, and he's helping here, too.
Maddy Freking, center, and other members of the Coon Rapids Little League team were part of a parade before the 2019 tournament.

Coon Rapids-Andover adding to Little League World Series history

It's the first time since 2010 that a Minnesota team made it to the grand stage of the international tournament.
Billy Torrence (shown competing in the Sonoma Nationals in July) is the defending Top Fuel champion at BIR.

Veteran drivers love returning to Brainerd International Raceway

For Duluth native Greg Anderson, it's his home track; for John Force, it's where he often wins.
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye walks past the FC Dallas bench as he leaves the field after being issued a red card during the second half Saturda

'A really stupid mistake.' Toye sorry for spitting on Dallas opponent

An MLS decision is pending on whether 20-year-old forward Mason Toye must sit out more than Minnesota United's match Wednesday against Colorado.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios throws to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 in Minneapolis. (AP

Berrios looking to turn a page Sunday vs. Indians

With Tuesday's sub-par outing out of mind , Sunday's start against Cleveland is especially crucial for Twins ace Jose Berrios
The Gophers football team held a public practice Friday

Fleck simulates two-minute drill during Gophers' walkthrough

P.J. Fleck on Friday chose the clock situation, how many timeouts the Gophers had and other typical factors in the late-game simulation.
Cleveland manager Terry Francona stands on the mound with Corey Kluber in May, before Kluber went down with a lengthy injury.

Streaking Cleveland found ways to overcome poor start

Cleveland has improved from a middling team to a playoff contender while overhauling significant parts of its roster.
Kirk Cousins takes a snap from rookie center Garrett Bradbury during training camp.

Cousins' odd concern: How much his rookie center sweats

Through the opening weeks of training camp, Kirk Cousins has noticed something about his center, Garrett Bradbury: He sweats a lot.
Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. will play in the Superdome, where father Irv Smith Sr. played five seasons with the Saints.

Rookie tight end Smith not taking anything for granted

Irv Smith Jr. turns 21 on Friday, the same day as his first pro preseason game in New Orleans. That's where his father played fie NFL seasons.
Twins reliever Trevor May believed what he saw on TV — that one of his pitches actually reached 100 miles per hour Monday.

All in the hips? Twins reliever May uses full-body mechanics to seek 100 mph

For a pitcher whose arm is already fast, mixing more hip movement to Trevor May's delivery adds a little more life to the fastball
The Twins celebrate after beating the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Thursday.

Betting on bombas: Twins bullpen has stakes in home runs, too

Twins relievers have made a game of betting on which teammate will go deep.
Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison worked on drills at TCO Performance Center Thursday July,25 2019 in Eagan, MN.

Stay focused, keep learning: Vikings rookies absorb much in camp

Rookies and fringe players in camp with the Vikings this summer arrived early for workouts, gathering information on everything from housing to playbooks to massages.
Before many spectators from the local Liberian community, the Monrovia Football Academy celebrated their 9-1 win over the Eclipse Select MN Regional t

Girls from Liberia's Monrovia Academy playing out dream of a lifetime at USA Cup

Traveling to USA Cup widens eyes and world perspective of Liberian U15 team. "I came here for a purpose," said Naomi Morris, one of 14 girls on the team.
Vito Mannone, foreground, celebrates with his team after a win over FC Dallas

Loons' stretch of seven games in 22 days coming to an end

The Loons have won all four of their MLS games, picking up points for their playoff push despite tired legs, and one U.S. Open Cup match in that stretch but are coming off a Wednesday loss in an international friendly.

Heath: Loons close to signing another player

The MLS transfer window, which began July 7, is open until Aug. 7, so there are still 2½ weeks for United to add a player. Adrian Heath said the team is close to another acquisition.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer (12) intercepted a drive by Minnesota United midfielder Miguel Ibarra (10). Aston Villa and the Minnesota United rema

Loons rest players, lose friendly 3-0 to Aston Villa

As expected, the Loons went with a lineup of mostly depth players Wednesday yet still drew 18,335 to Allianz Field.
Finland's Robin Lod, second right vies for the ball with Turkey's Hakan Calhanoglu, left, Ismail Koybasi, centre left, Okay Yokuslu, on the ground, an

Loons sign Lod with expectations for 'big things'

The MLS transfer window runs through Aug. 7, allowing teams to sign key players ahead of the playoff push.
Minnesota United's Vito Mannone (1) celebrates after saving an MLS soccer match-sealing penalty kick in stoppage time of an MLS soccer match against F

Biggest save ever for Loons: Goalkeeper Mannone breaks it down

Coach Adrian Heath and his staff thought the penalty kick shooter would go to Vito Mannone's left. But here's what really happened during extra time of the Loons' 1-0 win over Dallas.
Vito Mannone (1) celebrates with his team after a 1-0 win over FC Dallas. Mannone made a game winning penalty kick save in stoppage time. ALEX KORMANN

A goal. A save. A win. Loons earn thrilling victory over Dallas

Mason Toye scored the game's lone goal in stoppage time, just before keeper Vito Mannone stopped a penalty kick.

Opara says Loons mustn't let winning lead to overconfidence

Ike Opara has stressed to his team to stay emotionally in control during the playoff push. Getting too high leads to adversity and a rude awakening

Loons emerge healthy from demanding stretch of games

Coach Adrian Heath said it's the first time since he's been with United that he has seen such a healthy team at midseason.
Ike Opara

Loons' crowded slate continues with fifth-place Dallas at Allianz Field

Saturday's match is just the latest of Minnesota's grueling seven-game, 22-day stretch, one littered with must-win matches amid Open Cup play and an MLS playoff surge.
Minnesota United FC fans cheered before the start of the game. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – St. Paul, MN – Jul

United wins home team status for U.S. Open Cup semifinal vs. Portland

Should the Loons advance to the finals, they would host Orlando City but would go on the road against Atlanta.
Byron Buxton

Buxton's bat finally catching up to his Gold Glove

Byron Buxton is on pace to set career highs in several key hitting categories. He already has set a new personal best with a team-high 24 doubles.
Santiago Moar (11) of New Mexico United shot the ball past Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1) for a goal in the first half.

A Cup of its own? United marches into Open Cup semis with 6-1 win

The Loons gave up a goal early and then buried New Mexico with a six-goal outburst that featured three scores before halftime by forward Angelo Rodriguez.
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) celebrated after he scored a goal in the second half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.

Not holding back: Heath going all-in as United battles for U.S. Open Cup

The Loons will play their third match in the national tournament, which pits all levels of U.S. soccer against one another.
Minneapolis City foreword Will Kidd warms up with teammates before practice. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ¥ The Minneapolis City held an evening practice Monday,

Minneapolis City soccer club fills niche between college, pro levels

The team attracts players who pursue the game at what its co-founders call the "professionally amateur" level.
Minnesota United midfielder Kevin Molino (7) slipped a goal past San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper Daniel Vega (17) in the final minutes of the second h

Loons win 'massive game' at home vs. San Jose

The Loons on Wednesday picked up three points against an Earthquakes team that had lost just once in their past 11 matches.

As Loons continue playoff push, young players provide spark

The youth continues to shine for Minnesota United.
Minnesota United defender Chase Gasper (77) settled a long cross in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The Min

Loons' playoff push meets surging San Jose

Minnesota United, buoyed by three consecutive wins, hosts the Earthquakes, one point ahead in the standings and undefeated in their last six games.
U.S. women's team goalkeeper Briana Scurry blocked a penalty shootout kick by China's Ying Liu during overtime of the World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl

Twenty years after big save, Scurry sees progress in social equality

The goalkeeper on the 1999 U.S. women's team that won the World Cup said reform has helped marginalized communities gain the spotlight and a voice. But more needs to be done to equalize pay, the former Anoka High School star said.

Loons say they have depth for busy stretch of games

The Loons's Saturday match was the start of a busy seven-game, 22-day stretch.
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) blocked FC Cincinnati defender Nick Hagglund (14) as Minnesota United defender Ike Opara (3) headed the ball

Watch them fall: Loons put on a scoring show, thump Cincinnati 7-1

Ike Opara opened the scoring in the 18th minute, adn the Loons piled on from there.
Minnesota United goalkeeper Vito Mannone (1), shown in the Loons' first match at Allianz Field on April 13, said the team can't let up against struggl

Loons look to restart push to first MLS playoffs

Loons resuming their pursuit of MLS playoff berth after three-week hiatus
Minnesota United player Mason Toye. ]
BRIAN PETERSON • brian.peterson@startribune.com
Blaine, MN 03/06/18

Loons' Toye faces challenge getting more playing time

In recent weeks, Mason Toye's play has been making a case for coach Adrian Heath to put him in as a substitute more often.
Minnesota UnitedÕs Kevin Molino and AtlasÕ Javier Salas fight for the ball during the second half on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at TCF Bank St

United to host September friendly against Mexican side

In another upcoming international friendly, the Loons host Aston Villa of the English Premier League at 7 p.m. July 17.
Mason Toye (23) of Minnesota United chased the ball in the second half. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – St. Paul, MN &#x

Toye scores twice as Loons defeat USL affiliate Madison in friendly

The Loons' 2-1 victory in a friendly against its affialite team Forward Madison marked the first time an MLS team had played in Madison.
Minnesota United defender Romain Metanire, left, battled the Columbus Crew's David Accam in the first half of a May 18 game at Allianz Field.

Minnesota United's Metanire picked for MLS All-Star Game

The defender, who joined the Loons before the season, leads the team in assists and has been among their best performers.
Lawrence Olum, second from left, got the chance of a lifetime when he was spotted playing street soccer by a college coach. Now his foundation uses ed

Loons' Olum helps make 'moments' for Kenyan youth

Lawrence Olum opens doors for kids in his native Kenya.
Michele Wee wave to the gallery on 15 during the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club Friday June 21 2019

Wie departs Women's PGA 22-over-par but happy she played

"I'm still happy that I played and got to play Hazeltine." Michelle WIe said Friday after her second consecutive round in the 80s. She was playing for the first time in two months.
Henderson looking for more victories to add to her Canadian record total

Henderson looking for more victories to add to her Canadian record total

Brooke Henderson's victory last week put her at nine for her career, and passed Sandra Post, Mike Weir and George Knudson, each of whom have eight PGA or LPGA victories.
Minnesota United's Darwin Quintero (25) ended a goal drought last week vs. Sporting Kansas City, boosting his confidence heading into Tuesday's game.

Loons seek right balance, different result in U.S. Open Cup rematch

Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath isn't holding out players in the U.S. Open Cup match against the Houston Dynamo, which won the Cup last year.
Isabella McCauley of Simley shot a 67 during the first round of the Class 3A girls' golf state tournament in Coon Rapids. (Photo: Renee Jones Schneide

Simley freshman, Roseville eighth-grader 1-2 in Class 3A girls' golf after Day 1

Eighth-grader Vunissa Vu from Roseville is three shots back into final day.