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Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Pablo López was dominant on the mound and Royce Lewis homered in the first inning before leaving because of an injury.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal collapse
Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
The Gophers men's basketball team has seen three sophomores from Minnesota enter the transfer portal over two days.
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
The Twins third baseman opened the season with a flair, but headed for the dugout after trying to score from first base on a double by Carlos Correa.
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
Live: Wild vs. Sharks. Follow along on Gameview
The Wild are back on the ice after not playing since Saturday against last-place San Jose. Tap here for in-game updates and developments.
Three keys for Gophers vs. Nebraska Omaha in NCAA tourney opener
The Gophers will be facing what they describe as a "hard, heavy team" in the Mavericks. Here's how they can advance in Sioux Falls.
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
College basketball insider: The NCAA women's basketball Sweet 16 is brimming with talent and compelling story lines that gives it more drama than the men's field.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports
The Timberwolves sale fell through. The Gophers are being hit by the transfer portal. It's Opening Day for the Twins, the Gophers men's hockey team plays in the NCAA tournament and Drake Maye has his Pro Day. Is that enough for you?
Minnesota State Mankato tops West Texas A&M in D-II semifinals
Both the Mavericks men's and women's teams will play for national championships.
Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
Q&A: Thielen gives back to state, has 'no hard feelings' for Vikings
Former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen spoke with the Star Tribune recently about finding peace after a frustrating split from the team and Kirk Cousins following him to the NFC South.
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Kent Youngblood's breakdown: Expect a closer game than when Minnesota defeated NDSU by 22 points early in the season. The Bison are a different team.
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
"A few losses you take to your grave," coach Bob Motzko said. On Thursday, the Gophers start to rewrite the script in their tournament opener vs. Nebraska Omaha.
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Late snow raises idea of late-season riding, but state group and DNR say safety, impact and trail rules take precedent.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
Patrick Reusse
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
News
Pickleball craze breathes new life into old downtown Minneapolis office buildings
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal collapse
Reporting errors, missing graduates mar Minnesota grad rate calculations
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Wild
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Wild-Sharks game preview: Eriksson Ek, Brodin back in lineup
Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres
Gophers
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
Three keys for Gophers vs. Nebraska Omaha in NCAA tourney opener
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
Wolves
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal collapse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Loons
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
Lynx
WNBA superstar Moore will have jersey retired by Lynx
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
A conversation about problem gambling in Minnesota
Twins
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Lineup set: Byron Buxton in leadoff spot as Twins begin season in KC
High Schools
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
Minnetonka starts strong and stays stern, wins Class 4A title
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
Outdoors
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Anderson: Multimillion windfall gets invasive carp deterrent moving
Dozens of state boat launches to get major upgrades. Where are they?
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Skubal pitches 3-hit ball over 6 innings as Tigers open with 1-0 win over White Sox
Tarik Skubal acknowledged feeling some jitters leading up to his first opening-day start. Once he stepped on the mound, they all seemed to go away.
Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1
Shohei Ohtani cracked a line drive to right field and sprinted past second base, confident he could leg out a triple that would thrill his new fans in his first home plate appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5
Jared Triolo hit a RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates' rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day Thursday.
Martini homers twice, Montas pitches 6 shutout innings and Reds beat Nationals 8-2 in opener
Nick Martini said he felt a jolt in the Reds' opening day crowd when he lined his second homer of the afternoon 405 feet into the right-field stands.
Lopez shuts down Royals as Twins begin defense of AL Central title with 4-1 win
Pablo Lopez admitted to feeling some anxiety when the Twins ace stepped on the mound to face the Royals on opening day.