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Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 46th goal of the season, but it was another loss in a wave of many that ultimately ended without a trip to the playoffs. The focus now shifts to the NHL draft.
How Edwards cooks up the Timberwolves' positive chemistry
Last season, the Wolves entered the playoffs surrounded by public signs of animosity. This season, Anthony Edwards has everyone smiling.
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
Tommy John surgery is almost 'a rite of passage,' one Twins pitcher said. It can happen to anyone taking the mound, no matter the talent level or the amount of caution.
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs
Point guard Mike Conley is playing in the postseason for the 11th time in his career, but he hasn't been on a team advancing as far as the Western Conference finals since 2013. He wants more, and knows his chances are running out.
Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
Minnesota United has up-and-coming defenders Devin Padelford and Hugo Bacharach learning constantly from a 35-year-old who has been with the Loons since their MLS beginning.
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
We borrowed a colleague from the sports department to put Target Field's new all-inclusive Legends Landing to the test.
PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth
Minnesota could have clinched with a regulation victory. Its next chance will come Saturday at Ottawa.
How an inappropriate columnist marred Caitlin Clark's news conference
Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media on Wednesday. But an exchange with a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild beginning May 15.
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Long-term deals for veterans and the ongoing aftershocks of the Parise and Suter contracts will limit what the Wild can do in 2024-25. Here's why.
Wolves vs. Suns: Here are the match-ups . . . and a series prediction
They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. What about a fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh? Jerry Zgoda breaks down the playoff series.
Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend
Seven Minnesotans will be throwing axes and knives at wooden targets in Tulsa, Okla.
Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this past season
AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
Can coach Chris Finch figure this out? Phoenix has owned the Wolves this season, and now he has two more days to fix that before Game 1.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.
A eulogy is when one says nice things about someone, right? That's the intention here as the season winds down to Thursday's final game.
News
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
Burnsville woman's sinus surgery went great — until she got the $32,449 medical bill
After a bumper crop of new sales taxes approved in 2023, legislators eye limits
Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
Wild
Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Can things get better for the Wild after a disappointing season?
NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins
Gophers
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth
Wolves
How Edwards cooks up the Timberwolves' positive chemistry
At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs
Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks
Loons
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
Analysis: Goal-line technology might have helped Minnesota United
Vinícius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals match against Man City
Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress
Lynx
Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
Banham will move on from Gophers women's basketball staff
Caitlin Clark looks like a natural as Indiana Fever introduce WNBA's top draft pick
Twins
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.
Track and field 2024: Six athletes likely to jump farthest, finish fastest
Outdoors
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon
Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend
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LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
Viktor Arvidsson scored the tying goal with 1:21 left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night.
Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams
Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams.
MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise's single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1
Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise's single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruised into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks 5-0
Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Thursday night to open a four-game series.