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Live from Phoenix: Kyle Anderson can play, Grayson Allen is out
The Wolves led 2-0 entering a crucial game for Phoenix: No team has won an NBA series after trailing 3-0. Tap here for updates.
New QB McCarthy says Vikings 'just a perfect fit'
J.J. McCarthy's youth and relatively low usage at Michigan mean he comes to the Vikings with things to learn from a coach who's said rookie QBs benefit from time to develop.
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Joe Alt, an All-America left tackle from Notre Dame and Totino-Grace High School, gathered with 100 friends and family members to watch the first round of the NFL draft. Not long after it started, he got an unexpected phone call.
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and top 10 rankings.
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.
Live: Twins vs. Angels. Follow the action on Gameview
The Twins open a six-game road trip and try to extend their winning streak to five. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft
Tyler Nubin was taken in the second round Friday night by the Giants, where he'll rejoin former Gophers teammates John Michael Schmitz and Carter Coughlin.
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner
Reviews went from the ecstatic at ESPN to lackluster from CBS Sports. The Vikings' decision to trade up and draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner was met with a wide variety of opinions.
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell get Vikings reboot right in Year 3
The Vikings held a news conference Friday to welcome their top two draft picks. The moment doubled as an unofficial unveiling of management's vision for the team.
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Minnesota sits in third place in the PWHL standings entering Saturday's game against Boston at Xcel Energy Center.
Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing
After some time away from baseball, Torii Hunter's back with a desire to help pass wisdom along to younger players.
Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 3 of the playoffs. Follow it on Gameview.
The Timberwolves are trying for a 3-0 lead in the series. Tap here for play-by-play and the in-game boxscore.
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
For some sports, the window to enter the transfer portal closes next week. Here are things you may not know about the rules governing athletes who want to switch schools.
QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Turner 'a game-wrecker' for Vikings pass rush
Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner, the reigning SEC defensive player of the year, was frequently projected as a top 10 draft pick, but the Vikings were able to grab him by trading up to the No. 17 pick.
Former champion boxer Truax announces his retirement
Caleb Truax went 31-6-2 in his career, earning an IBF super middleweight title in December 2017.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell get Vikings reboot right in Year 3
The Vikings held a news conference Friday to welcome their top two draft picks. The moment doubled as an unofficial unveiling of management's vision for the team.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
News
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
Live from Phoenix: Kyle Anderson can play, Grayson Allen is out
Wild
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
Casey DeSmith makes 30 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds
Gophers
Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
Wolves
Live from Phoenix: Kyle Anderson can play, Grayson Allen is out
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Loons
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
Lynx
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome
Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts
Twins
Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing
Sale, Ozuna lead Braves past Guardians 6-2 in matchup of MLB's two best teams
Shohei Ohtani responds to Toronto boos by hitting 7th homer as the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 12-2
MLB-worst White Sox snap 7-game skid with their 4th win of the season, 9-4 over Rays
High Schools
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
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Alec Burleson snaps power drought with a 3-run homer, leading Cardinals past Mets 4-2
Alec Burleson hit his first homer in almost nine months Friday night, a three-run blast that powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-2 win over the New York Mets.
Shota Imanaga continues impressive MLB start, raising record to 4-0 as Cubs beat Red Sox 7-1
Shota Imanaga continued an impressive start to his major league career by pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Shohei Ohtani responds to Toronto boos by hitting 7th homer as the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 12-2
Shohei Ohtani responded to boos from the Toronto crowd by hitting his seventh home run, Max Muncy and Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games with a 12-2 rout of the Blue Jays on Friday night.
Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Bills and Chargers get receivers early in Day 2 of the NFL draft in Keon Coleman and Ladd McConkey
Defense became the focus of the NFL draft in the second round after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected on Day 1.