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Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer argues with home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski after striking out looking against White Sox pitcher Francisco Liriano to end the fourth inning Tuesday. Genevieve Ross | Associated Press

Pierzynski's blast sinks Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Tuesday night. After...

sports Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota rallies to top White Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jamey Caroll's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning scored Alexi Casilla and the Minnesota Twins won their fourth straight, beating the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Monday night...

sports Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Twins outfielder Ben Revere dodges a pitch by Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jose Mijares during the seventh inning Saturday. Orlin Wagner | Associated Press

Cain, Gordon lead Royals to 7-3 win over Twins

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Lorenzo Cain drove in three runs and Alex Gordon had three hits and scored two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins...

sports Sat, Jul 21, 2012 - 9:49pm

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder addresses the media Thursday afternoon at Scheels in south Fargo. David Samson | Forum Communications

Ponder more comfortable entering second year

FARGO - David Ponder, the father of quarterback Christian Ponder, is pleased the Minnesota Vikings drafted left tackle Matt Kalil to protect his son. "We're huge fans of Matt," David...

sports Fri, Jul 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Lynx forward Rebekkah Brunson goes up for a basket against Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles during Saturday's game. Genevieve Ross | Associated Press

Minnesota drops third straight game

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kara Lawson scored 22 points and Connecticut held on to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-80 on Saturday in a matchup of conference leaders. Tina Charles had 19...

sports Sun, Jul 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Column: Parise decides it's time to come home

Zach Parise narrowed his choice down between two teams. He thought it out, sought advice from family and friends and rocked the hockey world with his decision. The Minneapolis native...

sports Thu, Jul 05, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota Twins' Trevor Plouffe high-fives teammates after his two-run home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday in Detroit. AP Photo | Carlos Osorio

Twins top Tigers 8-6, win season-high 5th in a row

DETROIT (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins kept their roll going in the Motor City. Josh Willingham and Trevor Plouffe hit homers in a five-run third and Ryan Doumit had a...

sports Wed, Jul 04, 2012 - 12:23am

Minnesota Wild hockey player Chad Rau signs the t-shirt of Sophia Bellig at the Wells Fargo Minnesota Wild Road Tour on Tuesday afternoon. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Boys of Winter: Wild's annual summer visit always a hit with local hockey fans

BEMIDJI - Justin Falk and Chad Rau might not be the most recognizable members of the Minnesota Wild, but that didn't seem to matter to the hundreds that gathered at...

sports Wed, Jun 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Draeger, Nanne among second-day draft picks

PITTSBURGH - The Minnesota Wild selected six players on day two of the NHL entry draft Saturday. The picks included left winger Raphael Bussieres with the 46th pick, defenseman John...

sports Sun, Jun 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Israelson bitten by quadruple bogeys

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Bemidji native Bill Israelson had a tough day in Thursday's opening round of the Senior PGA Championship tournament at Harbor Shores Golf Course. Israelson, who started...

sports Fri, May 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Bill Israelson worked on the practice tee Tuesday at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Mich. Israelson will be playing in the Senior PGA Championship tournament beginning Thursday. Submitted Photo

Bill Israelson to play in Senior PGA Championship event

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - Bemidji natives Bill and Sarah Israelson were watching their children Andrew and Emily play in a golf tournament Saturday when Bill's cell phone rang. On the...

sports Wed, May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Milwaukee Brewers runner Rickie Weeks is out at second as Minnesota Twins shortstop Brian Dozier turns a double play on a ball hit by Travis Ishikawa during the fourth inning Friday. Morry Gash | Associated Press

Diamond shines again, Twins win third straight

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Scott Diamond lost his scoreless streak. He still won his third straight start for the Minnesota Twins, who pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 on Friday night. Diamond...

sports Sat, May 19, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota's Brian Dozier and his teammates celebrate Dozier's three-run home run against Detroit Wednesday. Paul sancya | Associated Press

Twins stop Tigers 11-7

DETROIT (AP) -- Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Minnesota the lead, and the Twins outlasted the sloppy Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Wednesday night...

sports Thu, May 17, 2012 - 12:00am

BSU players enjoying Read's success

BEMIDJI -- Matt Read still plays "Big Buck Hunter" in his spare time. Read's former Bemidji State teammates gleaned this information from the HBO television series "Flyers/Rangers 24/7," which was...

sports / beavers Fri, May 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, left, celebrates with Andreas Lilja (6) during their 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series, April 22 in Philadelphia. The Flyers won the series to advance. Tom Mihalek | Associated Press

Flyers face familiar foe in Devils

VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) -- Jaromir Jagr's long hair that once flowed beneath his helmet is much shorter now, and his playoff beard has plenty of gray in it. Like the...

sports Sun, Apr 29, 2012 - 12:00am

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