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Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first-place Minnesota Twins didn’t get many hits off Detroit starter Matthew Boyd, but they certainly made them count. C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martín Pérez pitched six solid innings and…
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Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The first four innings Saturday night certainly weren’t pristine for the Minnesota Twins and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Too many groundballs found holes. And Twins infielders failed to make several plays behind…
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Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents arrested
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on murder charges in Minnesota for the shooting of his parents was arrested Saturday in Mexico. The Todd County Sheriff’s…
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Cook’s 85-yard TD highlights Vikings’ 20-9 win vs. Cards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dalvin Cook had an 85-yard touchdown run for Minnesota, the highlight of an otherwise rough first half by the first-team offense during a 20-9 victory by the Vikings over the Arizona Cardinals…
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Rodríguez slam, VerHagen lead Tigers over Twins 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are looking for a big finish, and José Berríos has turned into a concern for the AL Central leaders. Berríos surrendered Ronny Rodríguez’s first career grand slam in the…
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Son charged in death of ex-NFL lineman Bennett, wife
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The son of former NFL lineman Barry Bennett is accused of shooting Bennett and his wife multiple times, killing them, then driving out of state and boarding a flight to…
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The Latest: Son charged in deaths of ex-NFL lineman, wife
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the deaths of former NFL lineman Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, in Minnesota (all times local): 2:15 p.m. Authorities in Minnesota have charged the son of…
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Giolito’s 3-hit shutout gives White Sox 4-0 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have been in first place in the AL Central for all but 13 days this season, a perch the Chicago White Sox have been aiming for during this extended…
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Former Rangers and ‘Miracle on Ice’ player charged in attack
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. (AP) — Mark Pavelich, a forward on the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic hockey team who went on to play for the New York Rangers and two other NHL teams, has…
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Cruz, Twins cruise to 14-4 win over White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Those 10 days off sure didn’t hurt Nelson Cruz’s swing. Whatever’s been thrown his way this season, Minnesota’s designated hitter has rarely been deterred. Cruz homered and drove in three runs on…
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