SLEEPY EYE — When a player spends the amount of time in the pitching circle that Taylor Berkner did over her four-year varsity softball career, they’re naturally going to be judged first and foremost for how they pitch. But when the bat delivers just as much — if not more than the arm ...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit has welcomed an infusion of new talent and agreed to a new contract. After guiding the Gophers last season to the Sweet 16, their first such appearance in 21 years, Plitzuweit and the program are clearly on the rise in the rugged Big Ten. “She deserves it. She does so much for the program and just the community in general, putting her best foot forward every day,” star guard Mara Braun said. “It doesn’t matter what time of day you see her, she’s always got the same energy.” The Gophers convened this week for summer ...
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas — Harry Kane has already made the most of another opportunity in this World Cup. Given a second penalty kick, he didn't miss. The hope now for England and its captain is this is just the start of a long run and another chance to seek a championship after bitter losses ended their last two appearances. That successful retry on a penalty kick was the first of Kane's first two goals as England won its World Cup opener 4-2 Wednesday over Croatia, the team that knocked the Three Lions out in the 2018 semifinals. After scoring ...
LAMBERTON — While an eight-run bottom of the seventh shortened Lamberton Long Sox pitcher Quintyn Vold’s no-hit performance, it was a no-hitter nonetheless for the right-hander. Vold struck out nine in seven innings and the Long Sox offense took it from there to shut out the Stark ...
NEW ULM — The third annual “Military Appreciation Day” will be held Wednesday, June 24, at Johnson Park when the New Ulm Brewers host Leavenworth at 7:30 p.m. in a Tomahawk East League amateur baseball game. “All veterans attending the game will receive a free hamburger or cheeseburger, french fry and a beverage courtesy of the New Ulm Baseball Association,” Flor said. Last year, 99 veterans received free meals. Flor said that the gates to the game — which is free admission — will open at 5 p.m and Flor said that food will be served by 5:30 p.m. Flor said that the ...
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS — Nia Coffey has changed teams five times in a 10-year WNBA career. Landing with the Minnesota Lynx was a fitting reward for the journey. The 31-year-old forward is from the Twin Cities area, so it's not quite right to declare she's found a ...
