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Wednesday, September 26, 2012  C.C. Sabathia struck out 10 batters over eight innings for New York to help the Yankees stretch their AL East lead to two games over Baltimore by beating the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  Phil Hughes ran out of gas in the seventh inning and Boone Logan couldn't hold the lead for him as the New York Yankees missed a chance to go up 2½ games on Baltimore in a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Andy Pettitte turned in another ageless performance with six scoreless innings and the New York Yankees hit four home runs Monday night to beat Minnesota 6-3 and extend their AL East lead.

Saturday, September 22, 2012  The Gophers held Syracuse to just 10 points, 350 total yards and forced 4 turnovers as they beat the Orange 17-10 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Justin Morneau hit two mammoth homers and Jason Marquis won his Minnesota debut with his healthy daughter in the stands, sending the Twins to a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.

Monday, April 16, 2012  Joe Mauer had three hits, including two doubles, and every position player had a hit in a tweaked Minnesota lineup. Josh Willingham batted fourth for the first time this season and was one of seven Twins to drive in a one run.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Wes was a rookie for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season averaging 9 points per contest, a good mark for a rookie. One would expect those numbers to go up with more experience, but that season of course, is in jeopardy.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  McNabb throws for 39 yards, one touchdown and one interception in loss.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  A.J. Burnett lost his composure and failed to finish the second inning, when the Minnesota Twins scored five times on their way to a 9-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Phil Hughes allowed two hits in 7 2-3 innings and Russell Martin hit two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  After reaching No. 600 in grand style Monday night - with two home runs in back-to-back innings during a 9-6 win over Detroit - Thome finally earned some appreciation following a pursuit that seemed to go unnoticed for much of the season.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Washington Redskins in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The Minnesota Timberwolves have picked up contract options for swingman Wes Johnson, guard Wayne Ellington and forward Lazar Hayward.

Saturday, June 25, 2011  New Rockets coach Kevin McHale, a brash talker himself when he played for the Boston Celtics, smiled as he reeled in the team's latest acquisitions at an introductory news conference.

Thursday, June 23, 2011  A person with knowledge of the deal says the Houston Rockets have traded the 23rd and 38th picks in the draft, a future first-round pick and center Brad Miller to Minnesota for 7-foot Lithuanian Donatas Motiejunas and point guard Jonny Flynn.