Ron Rivera surprised to see end zone seats at FedEx Field filled with 450 cardboard cutouts of family and friends before Sunday’s game vs. Ravens.
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How long has it been since the Minnesota Twins won a playoff game?
Going back to Game 2 of the 2004 ALDS, the Minnesota Twins are winless in last 17 postseason games. What else was going on the last time they won?
Sports world reacts to grand jury’s decision in Breonna Taylor’s shooting death
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says decision not directly addressing Louisville woman’s fatal shooting was “demoralizing” and “discouraging.”
Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin form new NASCAR team, hire Bubba Wallace as driver
NBA legend Michael Jordan becomes first Black majority owner of a full-time NASCAR Cup Series team since Hall of Famer Wendell Scott in the 1970s.
Washington Football Team owner Daniel Snyder misses game after family friend tests positive for COVID-19
Daniel Snyder will miss a game for first time in 21 years as team owner after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
US Open champion Naomi Osaka won’t play in French Open, citing hamstring injury
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Minnesota Twins’ Josh Donaldson ejected after hitting home run against White Sox
Minnesota Twins’ Josh Donaldson didn’t like umpire’s call the pitch before he homered. What he did on home run trot may have lasting repercussions.
Dodgers become first team to clinch MLB playoff berth with win over Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured the team’s eighth consecutive postseason appearance Wednesday, becoming the first MLB team to clinch a playoff spot.
Patrick Mahomes headlines pro sports’ top athletes age 25 and under
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is turning 25 this week. Who joins him in reaching the upper echelon of their sports at such a young age?
Derek Jeter punts Tom Brady by putting Florida mansion up for sale
The 30,000-square foot estate overlooking Tampa Bay that Hall of Famer Derek Jeter has been renting to Tom Brady is now officially on the market.