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Edwards' dunk for the ages leads Wolves to win. 'This one was crazy.'
The third-quarter dunk awed teammates so much they were swapping stories after the 104-94 win over Utah about what they witnessed in the third quarter. Edwards called it the best dunk of his career
Souhan: Going to Snell would have been great, gutsy move by Twins.
Only two things matter really in spring training: health and acquisitions. On Monday, it became clear the Twins don't have the former — and that they should have been better at exploring the latter.
NCAA men's basketball bracket. Fuller's picks, predictions, highlights
The NCAA men's basketball tournament has been set, and Star Tribune college basketball writer Marcus Fuller has his bracket ready for your inspection.
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
The Twins might have lost a member of the starting rotation for the entire year, and they'll be without two key members of their bullpen, including closer Jhoan Duran, to begin the season.
NCAA women's basketball bracket. Youngblood's picks and highlights
Star Tribune women's basketball writer Kent Youngblood takes you through the NCAA women's tournament from first round to the title game.
Goalie Gustavsson will get off the bench for Wild soon
After watching Marc-Andre Fleury for four straight games, an unusual pattern from what the Wild had done previously, Filip Gustavsson will be back in action.
Star gazing: 20 boys basketball standouts, how to see them at state
Some will start play at Target Center, some at Williams Arena, some Wednesday, some Thursday. It's all gathered up here.
Buxton scratched as a precaution; Miranda, Larnach cut from roster
It was a precautionary move after Byron Buxton dove for a ball in a defensive drill. The Twins are off Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli says there is a chance Buxton is back in the lineup Wednesday.
Why was it so important for Vikings to trade for another 1st-round pick?
The Vikings' swap with the Houston Texans for the No. 23 pick in next month's NFL draft seemed to come at a strange time last week. But really, the timing was vital.
Gophers don't hesitate to grab NIT spot, look forward to facing Butler
Ben Johnson, in his third season as Gophers coach, can build on his NIT experience as an assistant under Richard Pitino in 2013-14.
Minnesotans to watch in the NCAA men's basketball tournament
Minnesota natives in this year's tournament include Kerwin Walton, Dain Dainja, Steven Crowl and several others.
Vikings sign former Rams defensive lineman Jonah Williams
He started 16 games for Los Angeles last season and previously spent one day with the Vikings in November 2021.
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
Jackson McAndrew of Wayzata averaged a double-double, putting to good use the 45 muscular pounds he's gained since he was a very thin 6-9 sophomore.
U men's hockey is NCAA bound, but others have work to do
St. Cloud State's game against Denver on Friday is must-win for the Huskies, and the Beavers need to defeat Michigan Tech that night to punch their NCAA ticket.
Gophers women's basketball gets first-round WNIT bye
The Gophers will play either Cal Poly or Pacific in the second round.
Osborn, Mattison, Dobbs leaving Vikings for new teams
Receiver K.J. Osborn agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, running back Alexander Mattison is headed to the Raiders and quarterback Joshua Dobbs intends to sign with the 49ers.
Hers and his: Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists are revealed
The girls winner will come from a group of six seniors, and five players remain in contention for the boys honor.
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Going to Snell would have been great, gutsy move by Twins.
Only two things matter really in spring training: health and acquisitions. On Monday, it became clear the Twins don't have the former — and that they should have been better at exploring the latter.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Two coaches who struggled at U win spots in March Madness
Richard Pitino and Dan Monson, who struggled before leaving Minnesota for schools in lesser conferences, have teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How should Gophers fans feel about that?
News
Twin Cities sees surprise influx of home listings as agent commission uncertainty looms
Uber, Lyft pay causes Capitol conundrum after Minneapolis vote
Spring arrives tonight, and it's bringing cold and snow with it
Transgender weightlifter's bias case heads back to Minnesota court
Wild
Goalie Gustavsson will get off the bench for Wild soon
Wild look to start back-to-back with win at Anaheim
Blown chances against rivals keep Wild on shaky playoff ground
Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames
Gophers
Gophers don't hesitate to grab NIT spot, look forward to facing Butler
NCAA men's basketball bracket. Fuller's picks, predictions, highlights
NCAA women's basketball bracket. Youngblood's picks and highlights
Minnesotans to watch in the NCAA men's basketball tournament
Wolves
Edwards' dunk for the ages leads Wolves to win. 'This one was crazy.'
Because of injuries, Wolves may need new ways to thwart Jokic
Next-level awesome: With other stars out, Edwards kicks game up a notch
LeBron scores 25, D'Angelo Russell ties Lakers 3-pointers record in LA's 136-105 win over Hawks
Loons
Ramsay makes debut, celebrates his 'Wonderwall' moment
Fans invade field, attack visiting team's players in Turkey. Police detain 12 people.
Multilingual Ramsay connects with new Loons team in their own words
FA Cup thriller as Man United beats Liverpool 4-3 to ease pressure on Ten Hag
Lynx
Hiedeman should give Lynx better options at guard
Newcomers Smith, Williams add depth, experience to Lynx
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
A Bar of Their Own opens, Minnesota's new tavern dedicated to women's sports
Twins
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
Souhan: Going to Snell would have been great, gutsy move by Twins.
Buxton scratched as a precaution; Miranda, Larnach cut from roster
Correa hits first homer of spring in Twins win; Ryan goes five innings
High Schools
Star gazing: 20 boys basketball standouts, how to see them at state
25 players everybody wants. That's the All-Metro boys basketball team.
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
Boys basketball state tournament: What you need to know
Outdoors
Anderson: Appreciating early spring can be antidote for troubled times
Boundary Waters will now look up to another as world's largest dark sky sanctuary
Riverside portion of William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix closed until 2025
Extension of Bruce Vento Regional Trail in White Bear Lake planned for late 2024
More Stories
Because of injuries, Wolves may need new ways to thwart Jokic
Karl-Anthony Towns is still out after knee surgery, and the Wolves might not have Rudy Gobert or Naz Reid either against Denver star and MVP candidate Nikola Jokic.
March Madness as we know it could be on the way out amid seismic changes in college sports
or whether it exists at all.
After 87 years, edge-of-the-metro basketball team is back at state
Farmington last played in the championship tournament in 1937, as senior Tyler Beckwith pointed out in a school report that foretold 2024's success.
Watch out for these players from one-bid leagues who could shake up March Madness
James Madison's Terrence Edwards says his team has been dealing with pressure ever since it stunned the college basketball world with a season-opening upset of then-No. 4 Michigan State.
IOC urges sports, governments to avoid Russia-organized possible rival to Olympic Games
Facing a Russia-organized potential rival to the Olympics, the IOC urged sports and political leaders on Tuesday not to take part in the Friendship Games due to launch weeks after the Summer Games in Paris.