Sports

Baseball after the All-Star break
MPR sports analyst Howard Sinker will be in the MPR studios to talk about the second half of the Minnesota Twins season and next weekend's Hall of Fame inductions of Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson.
For Twins ballpark, grass is greener in Colorado
The grass for the new Twins ballpark has been growing for about a year -- not in Minnesota, but in Colorado. Chosen for the fast-draining qualities of its sandy soil, the turf will make the 800 mile trek to Minneapolis in August.
Favre says he'll decide on Vikings before training camp
Quarterback Brett Favre tells The Associated Press he is not yet ready to commit to playing with the Minnesota Vikings this season, but will decide before July 30 when training camp begins.
Jacques Lemaire hired as NJ Devils coach
Former Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire has been hired as head coach of the New Jersey Devils NHL team -- for the second time.
Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby
The Major League Baseball All Star festivities begin today. Three Minnesota Twins players -- Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan -- will play in the All Star game tomorrow night for the American League. Tonight, Mauer participates in the home run-hitting contest.