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Timberwolves assistant Nori fills in for Finch in a pinch
Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday after a sideline collision near the end of a series-clinching victory over the Suns, thrusting Micah Nori into a more pivotal role on the bench.
Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
Twins extend winning streak to 10 games by sweeping White Sox
Seven of the team's victories during that span came against Chicago, which has the worst record in baseball.
Guard Courtney Williams' biggest asset for Lynx: Her voice
Even as a newcomer to the team, Williams isn't afraid to call it as she sees it, and Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve approves.
Legendary boys hockey coach Randolph loses his job
St. Thomas Academy has decided not to renew his contract because of "little things," the state's co-leader in career victories said.
Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over Minnesota
Natalie Spooner scored twice and Toronto clinched first place in the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
5 things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North
The latest twist in a long and frustrating road for local sports fans came Tuesday night when Comcast, a huge cable operator in Minnesota, dropped Bally Sports North. What happens now?
Former Gophers QB Kaliakmanis wins starting job at Rutgers
Incumbent starter Gavin Wimsatt entered the transfer portal after Athan Kaliakmanis' strong showing in the spring game.
Buxton pulled from Twins game with knee soreness
Byron Buxton pulled up short of second base on a stolen base attempt, slowing to a jog before reaching the base.
Macalester's Williams, New Mexico State's Odukale transfer to Gophers
Caleb Williams has already made a name for himself at Williams Arena after he scored 41 points for Macalester in an exhibition game last season. Femi Odukale, who also has played at Pittsburgh and Seton Hall, averaged 10.7 points and 6.4 rebounds last season for the Aggies.
Twins go dark on Comcast in dispute between company and Bally Sports
Twins games will not be available on Bally Sports after negotiations broke down between the company's owner and Comcast.
U's Christie enters transfer portal after previously declaring for draft
There was a scenario where the 6-6 guard would return to the Gophers if he removed his name from the NBA draft. But Christie has now given himself to option to play college basketball elsewhere.
Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
NBA's best teammate? It's Timberwolves guard Conley
The league's players vote on the award, which Mike Conley won for the second time.
Gophers receiver enters transfer portal after enrolling in January
Dallas Sims participated in winter conditioning and spring practice — and then decided he wants to play somewhere other than Minnesota.
Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Added info about Round 2.
The Western Conference semifinal series opens Saturday night in Denver with the start dependent on what happens in two Eastern Conference series.
Taylor, Lore, Rodriguez head to mediation over Timberwolves, Lynx ownership
If parties can't come to a resolution over the cancelled sale, arbitration is the next step.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Hey, NBA refs! Time to stop putting up with the abuse!
How has the NBA gotten to a point that over half of the possessions end with a player or coach barking, often with animation, toward a referee?
News
Thou shalt not blend church and state, new Minnesota jail is told
U of M's interim president meets with pro-Palestinian protest leaders
FBI agent reveals how the agency's massive fraud investigation began in Feeding Our Future trial
5 things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North
Wild
Wild's Faber among three finalists for top NHL rookie award
Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over Minnesota
Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
Neal: PWHL ready to build on successful inaugural season with better names, more goals
Gophers
U's Christie enters transfer portal after previously declaring for draft
Former Gophers QB Kaliakmanis wins starting job at Rutgers
Gophers receiver enters transfer portal after enrolling in January
Macalester's Williams, New Mexico State's Odukale transfer to Gophers
Wolves
Timberwolves assistant Nori fills in for Finch in a pinch
Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do
NBA's best teammate? It's Timberwolves guard Conley
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
Loons
Loons coach shows he isn't afraid to mix things up — and it's working
U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney want to expand stadium capacity to 55,000
Video reviews have changed the face of European soccer. One country is holding out
Lynx
Guard Courtney Williams' biggest asset for Lynx: Her voice
Lynx's Diamond Miller feeling even better for Year 2
Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement
Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Twins
Twins extend winning streak to 10 games by sweeping White Sox
Twins go dark on Comcast in dispute between company and Bally Sports
Buxton pulled from Twins game with knee soreness
Twins win 9th straight as Kepler scores Buxton with winning run again
High Schools
Legendary boys hockey coach Randolph loses his job
Perfection comes with a reward for 3 teams in baseball Metro Top 10
Prep Athletes of the Week: Slender pitcher heavy on importance
1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
Outdoors
Licensing for Minnesota recreation making major leap to digital age
5 things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins
State's fastest paddler, Guinness record holder aims at Minnesota
Iconic arch that served as Iditarod finish line collapses in Alaska. Wood rot is likely the culprit
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Draisaitl scores twice as Oilers beat Kings 4-3 to advance to 2nd round
The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings played a tight-checking series at even strength. The special teams matchup, however, was lopsided — and that's why it ended in five games.
Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back
In a Michigan basement decked out in maize and blue, a father sat with his son.
Luka Doncic scores 35 points, leads Mavericks to 123-93 victory and 3-2 series lead over Clippers
Luka Doncic is playing on a sprained right knee that would probably sideline him in the regular season. The Dallas star also has been congested and ill for several days, fighting a bug that's forcing him to blow his nose during timeouts.
Yamamoto pitches six scoreless innings and Pages hits a 2-run homer to lead Dodgers over D-backs 8-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings, rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer as part of a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-0 on Wednesday night.
Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
Jason Robertson scored on a power-play after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face, Jake Oettinger had another flawless finish and the Dallas Stars finally got a home win in these NHL playoffs.