Vikes Sign Wright, Lose Sullivan

The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Jarius Wright to a four-year contract extension and have temporarily lost center John Sullivan to injury.

Mitchell To Sub For Saunders

A person with knowledge of the situation tells the Associated Press that Sam Mitchell will replace Flip Saunders as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the interim while Saunders continues treatment for cancer.

Miller Seeks Compensation

Portland Trail Blazers forward Mike Miller has filed a lawsuit aimed at recovering what remains of $1.7 million he said he lost in a Ponzi scheme.

Sano Hero In Twins Win

Pinch-hitter Miguel Sano homered with two outs in the 12th inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the AL Central-leading Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Jacks Set For Upgrade

South Dakota State’s blue-and-yellow checkerboard end zones will soon have a surrounding structure befitting a Division I football program.

Coyote Runners Top Summit

A pair of University of South Dakota runners have grabbed weekly honors from the Summit League as the top cross country performers.

Augie Runner Tops League

Augustana University women’s cross country runner Leah Seivert was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.

Royals Even Series

Eric Hosmer hit a three-run double, Kendrys Morales drove in another first inning run and the Kansas City Royals hung on for a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night that snapped their four-game skid.

Twins Peek At 2016

The Minnesota Twins will open and close the 2016 regular season on the road. Their first home game will be April 11 against Chicago.

Coyote Nets Summit Notice

South Dakota freshman Sammie Villwock has been named the Summit League Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the period ended Sept. 6, as released by the league office Tuesday.