Olympic champion Sunisa "Suni" Lee posted "I'm back" on Instagram and says she's training again, aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, a Collins Hill product from Suwanee, was chosen third overall by the Minnesota Twins after a breakout season and defensive polish. Local fans and coaches celebrated.

Blaine’s National Sports Center will host more than 1,100 youth teams for Target USA CUP while screening FIFA World Cup knockout matches on a big outdoor screen. The overlap turns the campus into a summer soccer festival.

Cheryl Reeve recorded her 380th regular-season victory as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 86-80, making her the WNBA’s all-time leader in regular-season wins.

Byron Buxton was placed on the 10‑day injured list with a right‑hip issue and will miss next week's All‑Star Game. The Twins plan to recall Alan Roden from Triple‑A St. Paul.

Veteran point guard Mike Conley is reportedly joining the Boston Celtics on a one‑year deal, adding playmaking and leadership as he chases his 20th NBA season.

David S. Doty, a senior federal judge in Minneapolis whose 1992‑93 cases helped create modern NFL free agency and the salary‑cap era, died June 27 at 96. His courtroom’s rulings reshaped how teams and players negotiate offseasons.

Moorhead native Wyatt Cullen was taken 10th overall by the Nashville Predators after a 45‑point season with USA Hockey’s NTDP. The Gophers commit embraced father Matt Cullen on the KeyBank Center floor.

The Twin Cities host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games June 20–26, opening with a star-studded ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The University of Minnesota will rename Williams Arena 'the Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota' in a 10-year, $17M partnership to support Gopher athletics. The department says it will preserve the venue’s history.

Hazeltine National returns to the major stage June 25–28, hosting the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the LPGA Tour's top players in Chaska.

Tony Sanneh pairs a National Soccer Hall of Fame honor with multi‑million dollar upgrades to Conway Community Center and free youth programs on St. Paul’s East Side. His work aims to keep kids playing year‑round.

Rookie Olivia Miles hit eight 3-pointers and scored 28 to power the Minnesota Lynx to an 87-84 win, setting a WNBA rookie single-game mark.