Battle to be Mauer's back up

It's pretty safe to say that Joe Mauer will be the starting catcher for the Twins in 2010.  The back up job is wide open.  Three catchers are competing for the job. 

Volstad struggles but Marlins beat Twins 5-4

Chris Volstad hurt his chances at solidifying a spot in the Marlins' rotation, allowing four runs in 2 1-3 innings in Florida's 5-4 victory over the Twins on Monday.

Vikings hire assistant DB coach

The Minnesota Vikings have hired a former Golden Gopher to be their new assistant defensive backs coach.

Doctor: Beckham's Achilles' tendon totally torn

David Beckham's left Achilles' tendon was totally torn, and the doctor who performed the surgery said the England midfielder

WCHA Final 5 field is set, minus Minnesota

The field for the WCHA Final Five is set, and for the first time since 1998 it won't include Minnesota. The Gophers lost to North

Gophers to face Xavier in NCAA tournament

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Two weeks ago, it looked like Minnesota was bound to be left out of the NCAA tournament. But using the program's first

Evans just misses another triple-double, Kings win

Rookie Tyreke Evans had 29 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 114-100 victory over

North Dakota beats Minnesota 4-1 in WCHA clincher

Jason Gregoire's goal late in the second period proved to be the game-winner as North Dakota beat Minnesota 4-1 in the

Tomlinson signs 2-year deal with Jets

LaDainian Tomlinson is bolting for the Big Apple. The New York Jets signed the former Chargers running back to a two-year