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How Edwards cooks up the Timberwolves' positive chemistry
Last season, the Wolves entered the playoffs surrounded by public signs of animosity. This season, Anthony Edwards has everyone smiling.
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Long-term deals for veterans and the ongoing aftershocks of the Parise and Suter contracts will limit what the Wild can do in 2024-25. Here's why.
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
Tommy John surgery is almost 'a rite of passage,' one Twins pitcher said. It can happen to anyone taking the mound, no matter the talent level or the amount of caution.
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
Wolves vs. Suns: Here are the match-ups . . . and a series prediction
They say it's difficult to beat the same team three times in a season. What about a fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh? Jerry Zgoda breaks down the playoff series.
Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.
Live: Wild wrap regular season vs. Seattle, follow on Gameview
It's the season finale at the X. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get scores from around the NHL.
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
We borrowed a colleague from the sports department to put Target Field's new all-inclusive Legends Landing to the test.
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
Minnesota United has up-and-coming defenders Devin Padelford and Hugo Bacharach learning constantly from a 35-year-old who has been with the Loons since their MLS beginning.
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild beginning May 15.
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
How an inappropriate columnist marred Caitlin Clark's news conference
Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media on Wednesday. But an exchange with a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
"Nazy," as he's called by those closest to Naz Reid, is a top candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. His path to the Timberwolves included a second family in New Jersey, a 14-year-old car and a risk that brought great reward.
Olympic wrestling trials: How to watch, what to know, Minnesota ties
The meet to determine which wrestlers will represent the United States at the Paris Olympics will go on Friday and Saturday at Penn State.
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this past season
AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
Can coach Chris Finch figure this out? Phoenix has owned the Wolves this season, and now he has two more days to fix that before Game 1.
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.
A eulogy is when one says nice things about someone, right? That's the intention here as the season winds down to Thursday's final game.
News
Burnsville woman's sinus surgery went great — until she got the $32,449 medical bill
After a bumper crop of new sales taxes approved in 2023, legislators eye limits
Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
St. Olaf talks death in a cafe setting
Wild
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Can things get better for the Wild after a disappointing season?
Who'll be back? Wild's goalie situation taking shape for next year.
Kirill Kaprizov has a shot at career high in goals in season finale
Gophers
Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball
Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
Penn State's starting goalie transfers to Gophers men's hockey
Wolves
How Edwards cooks up the Timberwolves' positive chemistry
Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
Wolves' Edwards named to Team USA for Paris Olympics
Loons
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
Analysis: Goal-line technology might have helped Minnesota United
Vinícius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinals match against Man City
Israeli soccer facing Palestinian calls for action by FIFA at annual congress
Lynx
Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
Banham will move on from Gophers women's basketball staff
Caitlin Clark looks like a natural as Indiana Fever introduce WNBA's top draft pick
Twins
'Tension and pressure' mount as Twins lose on walk-off homer
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
Twins reliever Stewart builds on impressive 2023 season
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.
Track and field 2024: Six athletes likely to jump farthest, finish fastest
Outdoors
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon
Body of missing canoeist, 15, recovered from southwest Minnesota lake
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Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit
The Tigers are above .500 and recently split a four-game series with the Twins at Comerica Park.
Chasing 5th straight win, Nelly Korda is 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after a first-round 68
Nelly Korda, who is looking to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth straight win, shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday in the opening round of the Chevron Championship, leaving her two shots behind leader Lauren Coughlin in the year's first major.
The Timberwolves coaching staff, empowered by Finch and energized by chemistry, is a true asset
With about three minutes left on the pregame warmup clock, the back hallway at Target Center that leads to the arena floor comes alive with the boisterous and motivational sounds of team camaraderie.
Group condemns 'humiliating searches' by security at Barcelona stadium
The director of a group that advocates for female sports fans says she and other Paris Saint-Germain supporters were subjected to ''abusive'' searches while entering Barcelona's stadium for a Champions League match earlier this week.
Carlos Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox 5-4 to improve to 13-6
Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.