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How Anthony Edwards became the most lethal scorer in the playoffs
It took thousands of shots per day and years of work for Anthony Edwards to become the breakout star of the NBA playoffs. His longtime coaches explain what makes Edwards' game and work ethic so dynamic.
Twins start quickly, race past Mariners 11-1
Pablo López had a strong start and the Twins blitzed Logan Gilbert, the American League ERA leader, for five runs in the first inning Thursday.
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
Legends weigh in: "One of the best defensive teams I've ever seen." — Charles Barkley. "Defense that sells tickets!?" — Kevin Garnett
Five takeaways from a conversation with Bally Sports North executive
Comcast dropped Bally Sports channels last week, leaving Twins fans who are Comcast subscribers without access to games on that platform. Bally Sports North General Manager Randy Stephens discussed the situation from BSN's perspective.
Timberwolves are healthy ... well, except the coach
Chris Finch is playing in pain as his team sails through the NBA playoffs.
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
A committee has requested a move from Caswell Park in North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, pointing out that no other team sport has title games outside the Twin Cities.
Yuen: Before she became known as Joe Mauer's mom, Teresa Mauer was a standout athlete
She came of age during the infancy of girls' prep sports in Minnesota and later raised three baseball stars of her own, including this year's Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
Lynx will open upper bowl of Target Center for Caitlin Clark games
The Lynx and Fever play twice in Minnesota, and the second meeting will include Maya Moore's jersey retirement.
Reusse: Twins' revamped rotation succeeds, with more help on the way
The Twins pieced together an unproven starting rotation coming out of spring training, but the addition of Simeon Woods Richardson — and Louie Varland retooling and David Festa developing at Class AAA St. Paul — has made the group particularly effective of late.
PWHL Minnesota looking to pull even, stop slide in Game 2 at Toronto
Minnesota was shut out in Game 1 on Wednesday and hasn't won a game since March 24.
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA's social justice award
The All-Star played a key role in passing Minnesota's "Restore the Vote" bill.
How to hop on the Timberwolves bandwagon
A guide for newbies as the team prepares to take on the Denver Nuggets at Target Center.
Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win
Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena Thursday night with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling.
Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'
Ryan Jeffers ranks third in the major leagues in slugging percentage after hitting his eighth home run of the season Thursday.
Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after getting swept out of the playoffs in the opening round
The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Frank Vogel after one disappointing season.
Bucks' Patrick Beverley suspended 4 games without pay for actions in season-ending loss to Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley was suspended by the NBA on Thursday for four games without pay to begin next season for his actions during and after the final game of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
Legends weigh in: "One of the best defensive teams I've ever seen." — Charles Barkley. "Defense that sells tickets!?" — Kevin Garnett
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.
News
A tale of two Lake Streets: One recovering, one frozen in 2020
What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
Trump attorney and Stormy Daniels trade barbs during questions about alleged 2006 sexual encounter
Minnesota Senate passes new penalties for gun straw buyers, bans binary triggers
Wild
PWHL Minnesota looking to pull even, stop slide in Game 2 at Toronto
How Natalie Darwitz built a pro women's hockey team in a few months
Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series
Gophers
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Gophers women's track and field team has next rising throwing star: Nabwe
Gophers softball falls to Nebraska 11-2 in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals
Souhan: South Carolina's Staley brings humor, wisdom to St. Kate's
Wolves
How Anthony Edwards became the most lethal scorer in the playoffs
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
Timberwolves are healthy ... well, except the coach
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA's social justice award
Loons
Analysis: Tactics matter more for Loons at the beginning
Oluwaseyi scores again, Loons survive 2-1 over Atlanta
Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund reaches Champions League final by beating PSG 1-0 on Hummels header
Lynx
Lynx will open upper bowl of Target Center for Caitlin Clark games
Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win
Also at stake in the Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute: Financial damages
Lynx beat Mystics in preseason finale as reserves take over
Twins
Twins start quickly, race past Mariners 11-1
Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'
Reusse: Twins' revamped rotation succeeds, with more help on the way
Five takeaways from a conversation with Bally Sports North executive
High Schools
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
Edina seeks to keep badminton title it swiped from St. Paul power
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Souhan: South Carolina's Staley brings humor, wisdom to St. Kate's
Outdoors
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Don't tempt the bears! BWCAW sets new rules to minimize encounters.
The weather and license sales point to a solid Minnesota fishing opener
Anderson: For opener, fishing will be fantastic — and catching will be great
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Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series
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Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
Artemi Panarin scores in overtime, Rangers beat Hurricanes 3-2 to take 3-0 series lead
The New York Rangers erased an early deficit to take momentum, only to squander their own lead late with a huge postseason road victory only minutes away.