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A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send power forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade exception.
The All-Star break marks the halfway point of the major league baseball season, and Star Tribune online sports coordinator Howard Sinker joins Midday to discuss how the Minnesota Twins are faring.
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80
George Steinbrenner, who rebuilt the New York Yankees into a sports empire with a mix of bluster and big bucks that polarized fans all across America, died Tuesday. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday July 4.
Michael Cuddyer drove in a pair of runs and Carl Pavano pitched well into the eighth inning, helping the slumping Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3.
Spain wins World Cup 1-0 over Netherlands
It took extra time to do it, but Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time to win the 2010 World Cup soccer final in South Africa.
New York Mills: Sheep are par for the course
Retired veterinarian Howard Legried built his very own field of dreams. But his masterpiece is not a ball diamond. Instead, he carved a nine-hole golf course on his sheep farm.
Film director Ken Loach goes 'Looking for Eric'
Combining unlikely ingredients can make for great food -- and great movies. British director Ken Loach creates gritty depictions of working class life. His latest film "Looking for Eric," which opens in the Twin Cities this weekend, includes an unlikely collaborator -- a French soccer superstar.
Mauer top vote-getter for All-Star game
AL MVP catcher Joe Mauer was announced Sunday by Major League baseball as the fans' top choice for the July 13th All-Star game in Anaheim, Calif. Albert Pujols earned the most votes in the National League.
Ghana eliminates U.S. for 2nd straight World Cup
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime, leading the Black Stars to a 2-1 second-round victory Saturday night.