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When will McCarthy make his first start at quarterback for the Vikings?
With an eye toward the last 10 years of NFL draft history but also with perspective on how the Vikings want to develop rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, let's look at when he might get on the field in 2024.
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
The D1 Minnesota team of high school sophomores is among almost 300 teams playing this weekend at an AAU tournament that will take over gyms in the west metro.
Throwing away money: Murray fined $100K for tossing objects in Game 2
The NBA fined Nuggets guard Jamal Murray — but did not suspend him — for throwing multiple objects onto the floor during Game 2 of the playoffs.
Wolves halftime: Red Panda, balancing acts and a dog steal the show
Red Panda, "Christian and Scooby" and others are among the novelty acts that travel the continent to perform during intermissions of basketball and hockey games. "What you might be able to do on your feet, I can do on my hands," one said.
How Natalie Darwitz built a pro women's hockey team in a few months
PWHL Minnesota GM Natalie Darwitz has constructed a roster, negotiated contracts, hired coaches, made a trade, swept floors and unpacked smelly equipment — anything to get the team off the ground.
Columnist suspended, won't cover Fever games after Clark incident
A sports columnist at the Indianapolis Star can't cover the biggest sports story in women's basketball after an awkward exchange at a press conference with Caitlin Clark.
Don't tempt the bears! BWCAW sets new rules to minimize encounters.
The new rules cover the entire wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota. Dry conditions in the BWCAW were among the things that lead to the changes.
One of Twins top off-season signings finally ready to pitch
The Twins called up Josh Staumont after they optioned Jorge Alcala to Class AAA on Wednesday. Staumont was injured during spring training.
Want Timberwolves playoff tickets? It will cost you . . . a lot.
How big is the demand for tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Wolves-Nuggets series? And how much will it cost you to get a seat? Or a good seat?
Lynx beat Mystics in preseason finale as reserves take over
Keys in the fourth-quarter comeback: Rookie forward Alissa Pili scored eight fourth-quarter points, Camryn Taylor and Quinesha Lockett each had six.
Here are 15 places to watch the Timberwolves playoff games in the Twin Cities
The team tips off against the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Gobert named Defensive Player of the Year for record-tying 4th time
The Wolves had the league's best defense this season with center Rudy Gobert as the anchor. He received more than 70% of the first-place votes.
McCarthy's timeline to take over at QB; Gobert changes the narrative
Michael Rand and Vikings writer Ben Goessling revisit the Vikings' draft and discuss expectations for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy. Rand also gets into the turnaround for Rudy Gobert.
Bullpen falters badly as Twins collapse in 10-6 loss to Seattle
The Mariners scored eight runs in the final three innings, helped by a rare night of weak work by Twins relief pitchers.
Reusse: Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson brings velocity to Georgia
Wes Johnson was asked about the strength of the Southeastern Conference in baseball. "There is our league and there is everybody else," he replied.
Also at stake in the Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute: Financial damages
While key question is whether deal will continue, settling the dispute could raise a number of monetary issues.
Gophers add running back Jaren Mangham from Michigan State
Minnesota will be Mangham's fourth school. He was an American Athletic Conference honorable mention pick at South Florida and was at Colorado, too.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson brings velocity to Georgia
Wes Johnson was asked about the strength of the Southeastern Conference in baseball. "There is our league and there is everybody else," he replied.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: The ceiling for these Timberwolves? There isn't one.
Book your Western Conference finals plans, Wolves fans. Beyond that? There's no reason to doubt this team can win it all.
News
A grieving family fights for suicide prevention barriers at a Minneapolis hotspot
Mayor Frey nominates new Minneapolis civil rights director
Ex-Chief Hennepin County Public Defender Kassius Benson given probation for federal tax evasion
Minneapolis teachers voting on bigger raises, lower special-ed workloads in contract
Wild
How Natalie Darwitz built a pro women's hockey team in a few months
Wild stay put at No. 13 in NHL draft lottery; Sharks get No. 1 pick
PWHL Playoffs: Women's hockey takes center stage in Toronto while Knight and Poulin renew rivalry
Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
Gophers
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Gophers shortstop Oakland named Big Ten softball player of the year
Gophers add running back Jaren Mangham from Michigan State
Schedule makeover: U women's basketball gets opponents for 18-team Big Ten
Wolves
Throwing away money: Murray fined $100K for tossing objects in Game 2
Wolves halftime: Red Panda, balancing acts and a dog steal the show
Gobert named Defensive Player of the Year for record-tying 4th time
Here are 15 places to watch the Timberwolves playoff games in the Twin Cities
Loons
Analysis: Tactics matter more for Loons at the beginning
Oluwaseyi scores again, Loons survive 2-1 over Atlanta
Tim Howard, last in line of top American goalkeepers, enters U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame
155 police officers injured in clashes with fans at German soccer match, most from tear-gas use
Lynx
Columnist suspended, won't cover Fever games after Clark incident
WNBA clears charter flights for all games, commissioner says
New Lynx guard Hiedeman valued for her versatility
Lynx preseason opener wasn't on TV. So a fan streamed it from her seat.
Twins
Bullpen falters badly as Twins collapse in 10-6 loss to Seattle
One of Twins top off-season signings finally ready to pitch
Reusse: Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson brings velocity to Georgia
Twins manager Baldelli shuffles lineups based on data, matchups
High Schools
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Wrestling Hall of Fame reveals award-winners, new members
High school boys tennis teams bear down on the postseason
Prominent basketball coach makes sudden switch of suburban schools
Outdoors
Don't tempt the bears! BWCAW sets new rules to minimize encounters.
The weather and license sales point to a solid Minnesota fishing opener
Protected wild bird shot, killed while nesting eggs in central Minnesota
A reporter and her child navigate a Minnesota rite of passage: a ropes course
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No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women's basketball team
A northern Idaho prosecutor won't bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women's basketball team during the NCAA Tournament.
Wrestling Hall of Fame reveals award-winners, new members
Alex Braun of Woodbury and Lanna Walter of Sauk Centre/Melrose were named wrestlers of the year, and Dan Engebretson and Marty Morgan from the Mounds View coaching staff were honored.
Milwaukee Brewers activate outfielder Christian Yelich from 10-day injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Republican Congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks
Two Republican Congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their ability to govern college sports.
Travis Kelce lines up another TV job and joins FX's 'American Horror Story: Grotesquerie' season
While his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift resumes her world Eras tour, Travis Kelce is keeping busy.