• December 22, 2025

    Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state line

    Kansas lawmakers to vote on proposal to lure Kansas City Chiefs with new stadium across state line

    DAVE SKRETTA and JOHN HANNA \ Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are poised to vote Monday on a proposal that could lure the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line from Missouri, and replace popular but aging Arrowhead Stadium with a new facility capable of hosting major year-round events. The meeting of the Legislative… Continue reading

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  • December 18, 2025

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

    Twins add veteran reliever Dan Altavilla On Minor League Contract

     Ted Schwerzler | Minnesota Sports Fan This offseason, if the Minnesota Twins want any chance of competing in a weak AL Central, they need to rebuild the bullpen they ripped to shreds at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Of course, the free agency conversation with the local nine always starts with money. Despite the cash infusion provided by the new… Continue reading

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  • December 18, 2025

    Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among dead in business jet crash

    Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among dead in business jet crash

    A business jet with the family of NASCAR great Greg Biffle on board crashed Thursday at a regional airport in (Iredell County) North Carolina, erupting in a large fire and killing seven people. ALLEN G. BREED and GARY D. ROBERTSON | Associated Press STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A business jet carrying seven people, including retired NASCAR race… Continue reading

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  • December 16, 2025

    Partial team sale will significantly clear Twins’ finances, may set table for future sale

    Partial team sale will significantly clear Twins’ finances, may set table for future sale

    Dan Hayes | The Athletic The cash infusion will reduce the Twins’ nearly $500 million debt. The Minnesota Twins are nearing the close of a partial sale that will clean up the club’s finances in what was described as a “significant” manner and could set the stage for a more lucrative deal in the future.… Continue reading

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  • December 15, 2025

    Twins sign switch-hitting veteran first baseman Josh Bell

    Twins sign switch-hitting veteran first baseman Josh Bell

    Bell, a 33-year-old, hit .237 with 22 homers and 63 RBI in 140 games with the Washington Nationals last season. Bobby Nightengale | Minnesota Star Tribune For the third consecutive offseason, the Twins are bringing in a first baseman through free agency, agreeing to a one-year contract with Josh Bell on Monday. Bell’s deal, which is pending a physical… Continue reading

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