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Lynx beat Mercury to reach first WNBA finals
The Minnesota Lynx reached the WNBA finals for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Phoenix Mercury 103-86 on Sunday, completing a two-game sweep in the Western Conference finals.
Vikings lose to Lions in OT; fall to 0-3
Matthew Stafford threw two touchdown passes to rally the Detroit Lions from a 20-0 halftime deficit, and Jason Hanson kicked a 32-yard field goal in overtime that lifted Detroit to a 26-23 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings gave away a big halftime lead for the third week in a row.
Rene Tosoni hit an RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins snapped their 11-game losing streak.
Vikings buy 500 Lynx playoff tickets for fans
The Vikings have purchased 500 tickets for the game against the Phoenix Mercury. The upper level tickets will be available for free to those who call the Lynx ticket office.
Lynx beat Silver Stars to clinch playoff series
The San Antonio Silver Stars gave the No. 1 seed in the playoffs all they could handle in the first round, and that's just what the Lynx say they needed.