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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
Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'
Kirill Kaprizov scored his 46th goal of the season, but it was another loss in a wave of many that ultimately ended without a trip to the playoffs. The focus now shifts to the NHL draft.
Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference
Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Inside the Naz Reid story with Chris Hine; a Jefferson trade idea
Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joined host Michael Rand to talk about the upcoming playoff series against Phoenix and his excellent profile of center Naz Reid. Plus, Vikings and Wild talk.
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.
Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive
One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab
The Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild that begins next month. Another popular section will close in September.
At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs
Point guard Mike Conley is playing in the postseason for the 11th time in his career, but he hasn't been on a team advancing as far as the Western Conference finals since 2013. He wants more, and knows his chances are running out.
PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth
Minnesota could have clinched with a regulation victory. Its next chance will come Saturday at Ottawa.
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.
West metro girls basketball coach steps down after 26 years
John Rosholt coached Watertown-Mayer to 20 victories in a season 11 times, and his teams played at state twice.
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.
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.
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BLOGS + COLUMNISTS
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
A plume of PFAS chemicals under the east metro is moving. The state has a plan to stop it.
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
Wild
Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Can things get better for the Wild after a disappointing season?
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
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
Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference
Wolves
Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive
At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs
Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
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
As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks
Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit
The Twins sell tickets with all-you-can-eat classic concession fare. Are they worth it?
Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7
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
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?
Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend
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Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn't regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago.
Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports
Olympic organizers unveiled their strategy Friday to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.
Chinese Grand Prix could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march
The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday.
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut's latest NCAA title run.
FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes
FedEx on Friday pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes, a huge boost for the school's name, image and likeness compensation efforts.