St. Paul youth sports now free at park and community centers
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The City of St. Paul eliminated all registration fees for youth sports leagues ages 10 and up for the next three years thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan.

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

The 35-year-old Argentina soccer star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament.

Gophers forward Jamison Battle named Preseason All-Big Ten

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has one returning starter from last year’s team as it gets ready for the 2022-23 season, and Jamison Battle was waned Preseason All-Big Ten on Thursday.

Watch Gophers/MSU-Mankato men’s hockey Saturday on Fox 9 Plus

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team plays a home-and-home series this weekend against Minnesota State University-Mankato, and you can watch Saturday’s game on Fox 9 Plus!

Minnesota schools continue to struggle to find referees for high school athletics
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The Minnesota State High School League is trying to recruit new referees to officiate games after non-varsity sports teams have had to move or cancel some games due to the shortage.

Vikings surprise Lewis Cine on birthday with Zoom call during team meeting

Lewis Cine, recovering in a London hospital after leg surgery, got a surprise birthday call from the Vikings during a team meeting on Wednesday.

Vikings: Greg Joseph named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after a 28-25 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in London.

Minnesota high school sports trying to recruit new referees amid shortage
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The Minnesota State High School League is trying to recruit new referees to officiate games after non-varsity sports teams have had to move or cancel some games due to the shortage.

Twins infielder Luis Arraez wins American League batting title

Luis Arraez had a double in his last at-bat Wednesday to win the American League batting title with a .316 average.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins wears Christian Darrisaw's chain home from London

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins explained Wednesday wearing Christian Darrisaw's diamond chain on the plane home from London after a 28-25 win over the Saints.

Who caught Aaron Judge's 62nd home run? Dallas baseball fan must make $2M decision

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge broke the American League home run record at Globe Life Field in Arlington. But what about that historic souvenir that sailed into the stands? Cory Youmans made the catch of a lifetime.

Whalen, Gophers continue to build chemistry with season a month away

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball season is still a month away as Lindsay Whalen opens her fifth season with the Gophers on Nov. 7 against Western Illinois.

Gophers basketball: 5 thoughts entering Ben Johnson’s second season

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has started fall workouts after meshing several new pieces during an eight-week summer program.

Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct 'systemic' in women's pro soccer, report says

Former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates wrote in the report that abuse is “rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues.”

Minnesota doctor's tech could help protect athletes who suffer head injuries

Dr. Uzma Samadani, a former neurotrauma consultant for the NFL, developed a technology called Eye Box, which tracks whether a person's eyes and pupils move at the same time as they watch a video. If they don't, it is a classic sign of a brain injury.

Minnesota doctor's tech could help protect athletes who suffer head injuries
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Dr. Uzma Samadani, a former neurotrauma consultant for the NFL, developed a technology called Eye Box, which tracks whether a person's eyes and pupils move at the same time as they watch a video. If they don't, it is a classic sign of a brain injury.