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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 meets draft night challenge in a big way
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first two drafts as Vikings GM left a lot to be desired, to put it kindly. But he was up to the challenge Thursday on one of the most important nights in the team's history.
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.
Five things to know about new Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy
Meet J.J. McCarthy, a dominant winner from Illinois who won a national championship at Michigan last season, and someone the Vikings liked well enough to trade up one pick to No. 10 to secure him.
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.
Vikings take McCarthy, Turner in first-round bid to 'swing for a great player'
The Vikings played a big role in a wild first round of the NFL draft by making two trades so they were better position to select Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner.
Yes, it was a great night for the Vikings at the draft
Host Michael Rand dissected big wins for the Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft. Also, baseball writer Bobby Nightengale on the Twins sweep and thoughts about Game 3 of the Wolves-Suns series.
Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.
Twins bash 5 homers, find new starter in sweeping White Sox
Edouard Julien hit two of the home runs as the Twins rallied for a 6-3 win and gave rookie pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson a spot in the starting rotation.
Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.
Get to know Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner, the other first-round pick
Turner, the freakishly athletic reigning SEC Defensive Player of the Year, said he molds his game after Danielle Hunter, among others. He's also got basketball in his blood and levies big hits on the football field that cause controversy.
Totino-Grace, Notre Dame star Alt taken fifth overall by Chargers
Forty years after his father was selected 21st overall by Kansas City, offensive tackle Joe Alt became just the third Minnesotan drafted in the top 10 in the last 20 years.
Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
If the Wolves win tonight, Phoenix will face a challenge that no team has ever met in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series.
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.
North Oaks golfer shoots first-round 58 on Korn Ferry Tour
Frankie Capan III eagled the ninth hole then made seven consecutive birdies on the back nine.
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
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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.
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Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party
There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
News
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
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
Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner
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Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
Gophers
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
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
Wolves
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling
Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix
Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
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
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
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Twins
Twins bash 5 homers, find new starter in sweeping White Sox
Twins' Farmer is very ready for 3-for-45 batting slump to end
Twins bring momentum on road despite Angels Stadium struggles
Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
High Schools
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
Totino-Grace, Notre Dame star Alt taken fifth overall by Chargers
Prep Athletes of the Week: Pitcher and her team perfect together
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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Star driver Josef Newgarden fights back tears, accepts blame for breaking rules in IndyCar scandal
Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win that has since been stripped, calling it an embarrassment and acknowledging that he may have a long road ahead in winning back the respect of his peers.
Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out of third game in Bucks-Pacers playoff series
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
Perhaps the biggest blow for Oregon State in recent weeks was the departure of running back Damien Martinez, who had previously pledged his loyalty to the Beavers.
Athletes tied to Iowa gambling sting seek damages in civil lawsuit against state and investigators
Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes who were ensnared in a state gambling sting filed a civil lawsuit Friday seeking unspecified monetary damages from the state and its public safety and criminal investigation agencies for violating the athletes' rights and smearing their reputations.