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How did the Timberwolves defense thrive without Rudy?
Point guard Mike Conley said extra effort from everyone helped fill the hole in Game 2 victory at Denver.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reusse: With influx of out-of-state recruits, St. Olaf baseball rises to MIAC's top
Two-way standout Sam Lavin, from Algonquin, Ill., is among the players who've discovered St. Olaf as a potential stepping stone.
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.
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.
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?
One of Twins' top offseason 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.
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.
Gophers shortstop Oakland named Big Ten softball player of the year
Jess Oakland, the Gophers' sophomore leader at shortstop, ranks among the nation's leaders in batting average (.455), home runs (19) and on-base percentage (.553).
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud Wednesday in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts.
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.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: With influx of out-of-state recruits, St. Olaf baseball rises to MIAC's top
Two-way standout Sam Lavin, from Algonquin, Ill., is among the players who've discovered St. Olaf as a potential stepping stone.
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.
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Teen who gunned down Zaria McKeever during home invasion sentenced to 10 years in prison
House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson
A 'booming' fraud scheme: Feeding Our Future employee admits he got kickbacks in get-rich scheme
Large fire erupts in Newport with billowing smoke seen miles away
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
How did the Timberwolves defense thrive without Rudy?
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
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
Lynx beat Mystics in preseason finale as reserves take over
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
Twins
Bullpen falters badly as Twins collapse in 10-6 loss to Seattle
One of Twins' top offseason 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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De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions League
Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate
When catcher Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals was struck on his left arm by a swing Tuesday night, it was felt by former and current backstops all over the big leagues. Everyone from Salvador Perez in Kansas City to managers like Bruce Bochy and Rob Thomson.
Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source says
The Paul Skenes era is ready to begin in Pittsburgh.
Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list
Shea Langeliers drives in career-high five runs, A's beat Rangers 9-4 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-4 on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.