Antiquity's most sophisticated technology tracked ancient Olympics along with celestial events.

By Steve Aschburner | Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The dream he couldn't accomplish with the Timberwolves came true Tuesday night with the Boston Celtics. A victory against the Lakers gave Kevin Garnett the NBA championship he's played out his heart and soul for.

RELATED: Steve Aschburner's complete interview with KG

In the minutes before he met, yet again, with hordes of NBA media types in a formal news conference setting Saturday at the Los Angeles Lakers' practice facility, Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett talked backstage with MinnPost's Steve Aschburner, who covered him during his entire 12-season stay in Minnesota. Here is the interview...

Since childhood, Roman Cress of Minneapolis has fantasized about being an Olympian. Finally, the runner will get his chance in August at the Beijing Games.  He will join the five-member team representing the land of his birth, the Marshall Islands, in the nation's first Olympic Games. Unfortunately, because of years of delays in approving the Pacific nation's application, Cress will compete at age 30, well past his athletic prime. 

By Pat Borzi

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

With his speed and aggressiveness, Carlos Gomez has the ability to change a ballgame. But after five years in the pros, he's still considered "raw" by major league standards. In his first eight games, his flashy style has excited Twins fans and occasionally exasperated more than one baseball veteran. He's got a lot to learn but seems willing to give it a go.

By Pat Borzi | Wednesday, March 26, 2008

TEMPE, ARIZ. — After nine seasons, Torii Hunter left his teammates and loyal Minnesota fans late last year for the green pastures — and "greener" contract — in California. He's had a strong spring and, by all accounts, fits in well with the Los Angeles Angels. Secure now with a $90 million, five-year deal, he still can't help but wonder what kind of reaction he'll get Monday, when he returns to the familiar Metrodome confines of center field.

By Jay Weiner | Monday, March 17, 2008

Everyone expected China's human rights record and global policies to be in the spotlight and under the microscope as the Beijing Games approach. But few thought the protests and pressure would grab headlines so early. China's treatment of Tibet, however, already is reverberating around the world, touching off protests, and Minnesota's sizable Tibetan community is joining in.

By Pat Borzi | Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Twins may be eager to abandon the Metrodome, but area colleges aren't. The 26-year-old facility is a godsend to many schools that now schedule games at all hours. Without the Dome, they would be scrambling to complete their short seasons without having to book more warm-weather travel or making students miss scheduled classes.

Back from wipeouts and injuries, the former Minnesotan is competing with renewed energy in her quest to be the first U.S. woman since 1983 to win skiing's World Cup. With a month to go, she leads the world in downhill skiing and the combined event, which add slalom races to the mix.

By Jay Weiner | Monday, Feb. 11, 2008

Despite myriad reasons that a boycott would seem a no-brainer, hardly anyone wants that to happen. China, of course, wants the Games to come off without a hitch. But even those who oppose the nation's human rights policies and political views would rather have time on the world stage to make their case to billions of viewers.