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D-Backs Acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians, Who Fill Gap by Adding Carlos Santana, AP Source Says

The 38-year-old played for the Minnesota Twins last season, batting .238 with 23 homers and 71 RBIs. He's also been with Kansas City, Seattle, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee.

The Arizona Diamondbacks got an All-Star first baseman and the Cleveland Guardians reunited with a former one. The D-backs acquired Josh Naylor in a trade with the Guardians on Saturday, which opened the door for a reunion between Cleveland and veteran slugger Carlos Santana. The Guardians, who have remodeled the right side of their infield this winter, received right-handed pitcher…

After Shooting, Wisconsin School And Church Lean Into Christmas Message For Comfort

Courtesy: Associated Press For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. To affirm their beliefs — that God is present and hasn’t abandoned them — the faith community at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, is embracing its holiday traditions just days after a deadly shooting there. “When people say, ‘Where is…

Court Ruling Could Tip Majority To Republicans In Minnesota House

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge ruled Friday that a Democratic candidate didn’t meet the residency requirements for his suburban district. Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro ruled that Curtis Johnson didn’t live in the Roseville-area district for the required six months ahead of the election and…

Max Kepler and Phillies Finalize $10 Million, 1-Year Deal

Kepler spent his entire 10-year career with the Minnesota Twins.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Outfielder Max Kepler and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Friday. Kepler spent his entire 10-year career with the Minnesota Twins. Over 1,072 games, Kepler is a .237 hitter with 161 home runs and 508 RBIs. He had just eight homers and 42 RBIs last season. In six career games at Citizens Bank…

Towns Tears Up T-Wolves in Return with 32 Points and 20 Rebounds in 133-107 Romp by Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired New York Knicks past the Timberwolves 133-107 on Thursday night.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 20 rebounds in his return to Minnesota, leading the inspired New York Knicks past the Timberwolves 133-107 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges scored 29 points for the Knicks, who built a lead as big as 36 points in the third quarter and won for the 12th time in 16 games. Towns…

Falcons Name Rookie Michael Penix Jr. as Starting QB, Benching Veteran Kirk Cousins

Atlanta signed Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason with $100 million guaranteed before selecting Penix No. 8 overall in the NFL draft.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix Jr. will be the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback…

Giannis, Bucks Use 3-Point Barrage to Beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup Title

The Bucks connected on 17 3-pointers on the way to beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 in the NBA Cup title game Tuesday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to go along with 19 rebounds and 10 assists, Damian Lillard added 23 points and the Bucks connected on 17 3-pointers on the way to beating the Oklahoma City…

Vikings Win 7th Straight to Forge Tie for NFC North Lead with 30-12 Blowout of Reeling Bears

The Vikings forged a tie for first place in the NFC North on Monday night by beating the Chicago Bears 30-12 for their seventh consecutive victory.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. Aaron Jones and Cam Akers had touchdown runs in the second half to complement an unrelenting defense, and the Vikings forged a tie for first place in the NFC North on Monday night by beating…

3 Dead, Others Injured In Shooting At Private Christian School In Madison

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A student opened fire at a private Christian school Monday morning in Wisconsin, killing two people in the final week before Christmas break. The shooter also died, police said. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes offered no details about the victims but said other people were wounded at Abundant Life Christian School, a K-12 school…

Jordan Love Throws for 2 TDs and Packers Beat Seahawks 30-13 as Seattle QB Geno Smith Injures Knee

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and the Green Bay Packers ended Seattle's four-game winning streak.

SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and the Green Bay Packers ended Seattle’s four-game winning streak with a 30-13 victory Sunday night over the Seahawks, who lost quarterback Geno Smith to a knee injury. Josh Jacobs ran for 94 yards and a touchdown for the Packers (10-4), who have won eight of 10. Jacobs…

Giannis, Bucks Top Hawks 110-102, Earn Spot in NBA Cup Championship Game vs. Thunder

The Bucks will meet Oklahoma City, which beat Houston in the other semifinal, for the title on Tuesday night.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 110-102 on Saturday to earn a spot in the NBA Cup championship game. The Bucks will meet Oklahoma City, which beat Houston in the other semifinal, for the title on Tuesday…

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss says he’s being Treated for Cancer in his Bile Duct

Moss said he was hospitalized for six days before being released on Friday. He said he's being treated with radiation and chemotherapy.

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer in his bile duct between his pancreas and liver. In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support. He had a procedure to put a stent in…

Yankees to Get Closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP Source Says

Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings.

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. The Yankees also will send more than $1 million to the Brewers as part of the trade, the person said on…

Bucks Beat Magic 114-109 to Return to the NBA Cup Semifinals in Las Vegas

Milwaukee reached the semifinals of the in-season tournament in Las Vegas last December and will be the only returning team in Year 2.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, Damian Lillard had nine of his 28 in the final minute and the Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas by beating the Orlando Magic 114-109 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee reached the semifinals of the in-season tournament in Las Vegas last December and will be the only returning…

Police: Man In Custody Had Gun, Mask, Writings Tying Him To Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO

FOXNews.com NEW YORK (AP) — Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush. The suspect, identified by police as 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, had a gun believed…

Darnold Delivers for Vikings with Career-High 347 Yards and 5 TDs to Beat Cousins, Falcons 42-21

Cousins threw two more interceptions without a touchdown in his return to Minnesota.

Sam Darnold threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns, both career highs, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away from Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory. Darnold added another highlight to his brilliant first season in Minnesota following the departure of Cousins in free agency to Atlanta with a 22-for-28 performance and no turnover-worthy plays despite heavy first-half pressure….

Former Brewer Willy Adames Agrees to $182 Million, 7-Year Deal with the Giants, AP Source Says

The 29-year-old Adames is coming off his best offensive season in the big leagues after hitting .251 with a career-high 32 homers.

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year contract with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. ESPN first reported the move. It’s…

Stolen Ruby Slippers Worn By Judy Garland In ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Auctioned For $28M

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” and stolen from a museum nearly two decades ago sold for a winning bid of $28 million at auction Saturday. Heritage Auctions had estimated that they would fetch $3 million or more, but the fast-paced bidding far outpaced that…

Vikings Rule CB Stephon Gilmore Out Against Falcons with Hamstring Injury

Gilmore was hurt in the second quarter last week against Arizona and didn't return.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Atlanta because of a hamstring injury. Gilmore was hurt in the second quarter last week against Arizona and didn’t return. He was held out of practice all week. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday that Gilmore was “right on schedule” with his recovery…

Hall of Famer Randy Moss is Stepping Away from ESPN for an Extended Time to Deal with Health Issue

Moss revealed last week that he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement. Moss revealed last week that he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made his…

Jared Goff and Lions Clinch Playoff Spot, Beating Packers 34-31 on Bates’ Last-Second Field Goal

The NFC-best Lions (12-1) broke a franchise record with their 11th straight win — including two over the Packers (9-4) — to stay ahead of Minnesota (10-2) in the highly competitive NFC North.

DETROIT (AP) — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. “This will be one of those you’ll never forget,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said. The NFC-best Lions (12-1) broke a franchise…

Majority Of Supreme Court Seems Reluctant To Block State Bans On Medical Treatments For Minors

Outside U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 4 (AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, a majority of the Supreme Court seemed reluctant Wednesday to block Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives…

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed In ‘Targeted Shooting’ Outside New York Hotel, Officials Say

(AP) NEW YORK (AP) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what police said was a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference. The 50-year-old executive was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police…

Trump Vows To Block Japanese Steelmaker From Buying US Steel

President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he’s pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. Trump said during the campaign that he would “instantaneously” block the deal, and he reiterated that sentiment in a Monday night statement. President Joe Biden…

Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve Adds Eric Thibault and Lindsay Whalen to Her Staff

Whalen helped lead the Lynx to four WNBA championships between 2011 and 2017 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.

The Lynx added Minnesota great Lindsay Whalen and former Washington Mystics coach Eric Thibault to their coaching staff Saturday. “I am excited to add both Eric and Lindsay to our coaching staff,” Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. “Eric has vast experience coaching in the WNBA as both a head and an assistant coach and is a WNBA champion. Lindsay adds…

Biden Pardons Son Hunter Despite Previous Pledges Not To

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members. The Democratic president had previously said he would not pardon his…

Vikings Win 5th Straight, Rallying Past Cardinals 23-22 on Sam Darnold’s TD Pass with 1:13 Left

The Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half went to Aaron Jones for Minnesota’s first lead with 1:13 left, and the Vikings rallied from 13 points down to beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-22 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory. Darnold went 21 for 31 for 235 yards while being sacked five times by the blitz-heavy…

Brosmer’s Three Touchdowns Lead Minnesota to Road Win Against Wisconsin

Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday.

MADISON, Wis.- Max Brosmer passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another to help Minnesota beat Wisconsin 24-7 on Friday. Wide receiver Daniel Jackson had six receptions for 68 yards and a TD catch for the Gophers (7-5, 5-4 Big Ten), who took back possession of Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Darius Taylor had 32 rushes for 134 yards for Minnesota. Friday’s game was the 134th…

Love Connects with Reed on 2 TDs as Packers Use Fast Start to Beat Dolphins 30-17

Green Bay (9-3) has won three straight and seven of its last eight.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers capitalized on a fast start to beat Miami 30-17 and snap the Dolphins’ three-game winning streak Thursday night. Green Bay (9-3) has won three straight and seven of its last eight. Miami (5-7) continued its recent history of struggling in cold…

Daniel Jones is Signing with the Vikings After his Release from the Giants, AP Source Says

Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick.

Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because…

Vikings Place LB Ivan Pace on Injured Reserve and Sign LB Jamin Davis off Packers Practice Squad

The 25-year-old Davis has 282 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, two forced fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his NFL career.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a 30-27 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears. The move announced Tuesday means that Pace must miss at least the Vikings next four games. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker…

Tim Walz Accepts Turkey Presentation As He Eases Back Into His Duties As Minnesota’s Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As feathers flew, Tim Walz accepted the symbolic presentation of a turkey Tuesday as he eases back into his duties as Minnesota’s governor following the Harris-Walz ticket’s defeat in the presidential election. Unlike the Minnesota-grown turkeys that President Joe Biden pardoned at the White House on Monday, Walz didn’t pardon this turkey, he said, “because in Minnesota we know…

Is Outlook Down? Thousands Of Microsoft 365 Users Report Outage Issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday. In social media posts and comments on platforms like outage tracker Downdetector, some impacted said that they were having trouble seeing their emails, loading calendars or opening other Microsoft 365 applications such as Powerpoint. Microsoft acknowledged “an issue impacting users…

Josh Jacobs Runs for 3 TDs as Packers Roll Past Short-Handed 49ers 38-10

Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and matched a career high with three touchdowns for the Packers.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers earned a measure of revenge against the team that ended their season last year. It hardly mattered to them that the San Francisco 49ers squad they beat 38-10 on Sunday bore only a passing resemblance to the group that beat the Packers in last season’s NFC divisional playoffs. Josh Jacobs rushed…

Sam Darnold Leads Game-Winning Drive in OT and Vikings Beat Bears 30-27 After Blowing Late Lead

Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo's game-ending 29-yard field goal.

CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold figured the Vikings would recover the Bears’ onside kick near the end of regulation and he would only need to kneel. Though things got a little more complicated, he’ll take this result. Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal, and Minnesota outlasted Chicago…

Joe Biden Begins Final White House Holiday Season With Turkey Pardons For ‘Peach’ And ‘Blossom’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in southern Minnesota. The 82-year-old president welcomed 2,500 guests to the South Lawn under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach”…

At Least 15 People Are Sick In Minnesota From Ground Beef Tied To E. Coli Recall

MINNESOTA — At least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive…

Gaetz Withdraws As Trump’s Pick For Attorney General, Averting Confirmation Battle In The Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go…

Eli Manning, Antonio Gates and Jared Allen Headline the 25 Semifinalists for Football Hall of Fame

Allen was a four-time All-Pro who finished his career with 136 sacks, including a league-leading 22 in 2011 for Minnesota.

Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and dominant pass rusher Jared Allen are among the 25 modern-era candidates for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall announced the semifinalists on Wednesday after the selection committee cut down a list of 50 nominees made by a newly created screening committee. The list includes…

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt Wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy Takes Home NL honor

Murphy, 65, led the Brewers to an NL Central title, a 93-69 record and is the franchise's first manager to earn the award since it was introduced in 1983.

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, while Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took the AL honors honor after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title in his first year as a skipper at any level. Murphy, 65, led the Brewers to an NL Central title,…

Julius Randle’s Winning 3-Pointer Against Suns Caps Season-High 35-Point Performance

Randle’s 35 points were the most he’s scored since joining the Wolves in a deal that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and also brought Donte DiVincenzo to Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As soon as it left his hands, Julius Randle knew his winning 3-pointer was going in. Randle got the ball with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns tied at 117 and 2.1 seconds to play. Minnesota, which battled back from 16 points down, advanced the ball down the court with a timeout to set up one final shot on an inbounds play. With…

Sam Darnold Leads Vikings to 3rd Straight Win, Beating Titans 23-13

Darnold threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score and the Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13 Sunday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sam Darnold lost a fumble on the Minnesota Vikings’ third offensive play. He more than made up for that turnover for the rest of the game. Darnold threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score and the Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13 Sunday. The Vikings quarterback had been picked off five times over…

Jordan Love Runs for Go-Ahead TD and Packers Beat Bears on Karl Brooks’ FG Block at Buzzer

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears.

CHICAGO (AP) — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers made just enough plays to squeeze out yet another win over the Chicago Bears. This time, it took a late touchdown and a blocked field goal. Love ran for a go-ahead score in the closing minutes, and Green Bay hung on to beat Chicago 20-19 on Sunday when Karl Brooks blocked Cairo…

Spirit Airlines Files For Bankruptcy As Financial Losses Pile Up And Debt Payments Loom

(AP) — Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition after working out terms…

WI Agency Issues First Round Of Permits For Enbridge Line 5 Reroute Around Reservation

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Enbridge’s contentious plan to reroute an aging pipeline around a northern Wisconsin tribal reservation moved closer to reality Thursday after the company won its first permits from state regulators. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials announced they have issued construction permits for the Line 5 reroute around the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa’s reservation….

Trump Expected To Choose Vaccine Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Health Secretary, AP Sources Say

NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, according to two people familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity. HHS is a massive Cabinet agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical…

Vikings Rookie McCarthy had Injection to Alleviate Knee Swelling

McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery.

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery. “We just wanted…

Trump to Nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be Attorney General

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will nominate Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general, putting a loyalist in the role of the nation’s top prosecutor. In selecting the congressman, Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being…

Investigators Believe Wisconsin Kayaker Faked His Own Death Before Fleeing To Eastern Europe

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to eastern Europe, investigators say. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podell said in a news release Friday that the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office informed his agency on Aug. 12 that Ryan Borgwardt of Watertown had gone missing after…

Twins Initiate Front Office Transition with Falvey to President, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to Adviser

The transition will take place in the first quarter of 2025, as approved by owners Jim Pohlad and Joe Pohlad.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St. Peter’s move into a strategic adviser role. The Twins announced their executive leadership changes on Tuesday. The transition will take place in…