Change of plans: Twins place Blackburn on DL instead of Doumit

The Twins said the results of Doumit's MRI exam were favorable and a spot had to be cleared for Ben Revere.

Reusse: Can Ponder navigate the chaos of the NFL?

It's too early to declare the Vikings QB a success or a bust, but he faces a stiff challenge in handling the speed of the game.

SidCast: Twins in tough spot; Vikings roof fallout

Sid says that if the Twins want to fill the stands, they need to put out a much better product. He also talks about a retractable roof on the new Vikings stadium.

Twins win wild game and make more roster moves

Ryan Doumit is heading to the DL, Ben Revere is coming back for a third time and Nick Blackburn, it turns out, has been pitching hurt.

Sports briefs: Augie golf team in 10th after Day 1

The No. 21 Augustana women's golf team is in 10th place after shooting a 52-over 340 during Wednesday's first round of the NCAA Division II Championships at Persimmon Ridge Golf Course.

Live at 2: Sports Web Live previewing the S.F. Pheasants

Sports Web Live will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. with a Fighting Pheasants season preview edition live from the Birdcage. Stu Whitney and Matt Zimmer will talk with manager Steve Shirley and other special guests as the team looks ahead to Thursday's season opener against Sioux City. Watch live to ask questions and share comments, or catch the replay anytime.

Pheasants play first home game this Thursday

The Sioux Falls Pheasants will play the first two home games of the season this Thursday and Friday at 7:05 p.m.

Too Much TV: Terry Vandrovec talks NBA playoffs with Justin Wulf

Arbitrator hears arguments on NFL player penalties

Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

McNamee admits initially lying about steroids

Brian McNamee, the chief prosecution witness in the Roger Clemens perjury trial, conceded he initially lied about his involvement with steroids.

Old Dominion leaving CAA for Conference USA

Old Dominion is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and joining Conference USA.

Olympic flame within reach of London Games chiefs

The Olympic flame is coming, despite the pouring rain in Athens.