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Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
Scoggins: 'Wait one more year' can't be the Wild's plan. Thankfully, it isn't.
Logic and cap math might suggest next season is a layover. Wrong. You don't waste even one season when you have a superstar.
Twins lose 5-4 to Tigers as struggles mount late
Thielbar surrendered a two-out single, committed a throwing error on a pickoff attempt and gave up a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth for the Twins' fifth straight loss.
Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs
Coach John Hynes will lead the U.S. world championship team in May, which could include Matt Boldy.
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.
Part 6 of a series: Six quarterbacks are on the draft radar to fill both practical and philosophical needs for the Vikings.
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves.
The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after the Wolves went 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
Twins closer Duran could begin rehab assignment next week
Jhoan Duran threw live batting practice for the first time since spring training on Friday.
Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one
Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Federal officials investigating cockpit visit by Rockies coach during United flight
Federal transportation officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies during a United Airlines charter flight last week from Denver to Toronto.
John Hynes of Minnesota Wild to coach U.S. men's national team at world championships in Czechia
John Hynes of the Minnesota Wild has been named the coach of the 2024 U.S. men's national team for next month's IIHF men's world championship in Czechia.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: 'Wait one more year' can't be the Wild's plan. Thankfully, it isn't.
Logic and cap math might suggest next season is a layover. Wrong. You don't waste even one season when you have a superstar.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
News
Two major downtown Minneapolis towers face change as hybrid shuffle continues
Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump trial dies of injuries, police say
Records: Former Minneapolis police oversight head disparaged women, threatened staff
Wild
Scoggins: 'Wait one more year' can't be the Wild's plan. Thankfully, it isn't.
Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs
At playoff time, NHL teams march to the beat of their goaltenders and count on them to save the day
John Hynes of Minnesota Wild to coach U.S. men's national team at world championships in Czechia
Gophers
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U
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
Wolves
Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right
Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
Loons
Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance
The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals
PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
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
Twins lose 5-4 to Tigers as struggles mount late
Twins closer Duran could begin rehab assignment next week
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
William Contreras drives in 2 runs for Brewers in a 2-1 win over Cardinals in 10 innings
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
West metro girls basketball coach steps down after 26 years
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.
Outdoors
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab
Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
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Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada's Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years
Josh Morrissey remembers the city coming to life before his eyes.
A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 60 hours — a new global chess record
A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate played chess nonstop for 60 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
Things to know about the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday
The Boston Celtics had almost no trouble at all with the 14 teams that didn't make the playoffs this season, going 35-4 against those squads.
Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP to extend F1 dominance. Hamilton 18th
Max Verstappen of Red Bull has completed a Formula 1 double, taking the pole Saturday for the Chinese Grand Prix just hours after winning the first F1 sprint of the season.
Jordan Montgomery wins in debut, Diamondbacks get 22 hits in 17-1 win over Giants
Jordan Montgomery pitched six strong innings in his season debut, Blaze Alexander hit a grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 17-1 on Friday night.