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Blackburn leads Twins over Indians 5-1
The Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 Wednesday behind the pitching of Nick Blackburn to complete a three-game sweep.
Twins playoff matchups
The Minnesota Twins are champions of the American League Central Division. With a week-and-a-half to go in the regular season, the Twins could finish with the best record in the American League. That would give them the home field advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The big question is who will they play in the first round which begins on October 6th.
Cuddyer and Valencia power Twins past Indians 9-3
Struggling with his command and clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded, Brian Duensing showed why he could be a difference-maker come playoff time.
The Minnesota Vikings want people to think "green" during the second annual Planet Purple Week.
Ellis homers as A's top Twins 6-2
Mark Ellis had three hits, including a two-run homer, and 30-year-old rookie Bobby Cramer won his second consecutive start, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Sunday.
Miami's defense leads Dolphins to 14-10 win over Vikes
Brett Favre was intercepted three times and the Miami Dolphins stopped Adrian Peterson on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line to preserve a 14-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Danny Valencia delivered another key hit, launching a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning that sent Kevin Slowey and the AL Central-leading Twins over the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Saturday.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Percy Harvin was in uniform and on the practice field Friday, a day after sitting out with a hip injury.