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Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Starting the season with the big club is a new feeling for some on the team.
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Kyle Anderson, whose production has been increasing, had a strong game with 14 points as the Wolves beat the Detroit Pistons 106-91 despite Anthony Edwards' subpar night.
Reusse: Dark cloud looming over the Twins as season begins
Closer Jhoan Duran's injury is just the poster for a horrible spring training for a Twins pitching staff that already suffered from a lack of depth.
Vikings' connection to QB Maye goes back to his high school days
At his pro day Thursday, quarterback Drake Maye will be on the field again with Josh McCown, the Vikings' new quarterbacks coach who mentored Maye in high school in Charlotte.
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
"A few losses you take to your grave," coach Bob Motzko said. On Thursday, the Gophers start to rewrite the script in their tournament opener vs. Nebraska Omaha.
Gophers transfer portal watch: NDSU big man visiting
Former North Dakota State big man and Waseca native Andrew Morgan plans to visit the Gophers on Thursday. The 6-10 junior has one year of eligibility left.
Gophers sophomore Ola-Joseph enters transfer portal
Joshua Ola-Joseph saw his role with Gophers basketball decrease late this season. Now the forward is heading to a new team.
Gophers men's hockey regional: Everything you need to know
If the Gophers get past Nebraska Omaha on Thursday — no small task — they could face one of the nation's top teams and top players Saturday.
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
Buzzer-beater lifts MSU Mankato women into Division II basketball title game
Emily Herzberg's late basket gave Minnesota State Mankato a 70-68 victory over Cal State San Marcos in an NCAA Division II women's basketball semifinal Wednesday night in St. Joseph, Mo.
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Minnesota is a long shot in the NHL playoff race and needs to add up a few victories down the stretch.
Podcast: Can the Twins build on their 2023 success this season?
Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. as they preview the 2024 Twins season
Twins-Royals series preview: Pablo López looks to give Minnesota opening lift
The Twins and Royals will begin their seasons with a three-game set starting Thursday in Kansas City.
Scoggins: Cory Provus getting ready for 'biggest challenge' of career
Cory Provus grew up with a mission to become a broadcaster in order to live out his love of sports. A new challenge awaits him with the Twins in 2024.
Wild-Sharks game preview: Minnesota returns from layoff in need of a win
The Wild are coming off their longest hiatus since the All-Star break, but Thursday's game vs. San Jose offers a great chance to get back up to speed, Sarah McLellan writes.
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Adidas launched Edwards' signature shoe last year. As Edwards' NBA notoriety rises, so does demand for his high-priced sneaker.
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Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Patrick Reusse
Got time for a tale? Reusse muses on Mankato, Winona, West Texas and St. Thomas
An NCAA Division II semifinal game in men's basketball has a lot of ties to Minnesota powerhouse teams.
News
Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?
Minnesota's graduation rates mostly flat in 2023 after pandemic rebound
Donald Trump assails judge and his daughter after gag order in New York hush-money criminal case
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles
Wild
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Wild-Sharks game preview: Minnesota returns from layoff in need of a win
Brayden Point scores, Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 23 and the surging Lightning beat the Bruins 3-1
Shane Pinto has a goal and 3 assists as the Senators roll to 6-2 win over the Sabres
Gophers
Gophers begin NCAA hockey tournament fueled by last year's heartbreak
Gophers men's hockey regional: Everything you need to know
Gophers transfer portal watch: NDSU big man visiting
Gophers sophomore Ola-Joseph enters transfer portal
Wolves
Anderson helps Wolves overcome Edwards' off night to defeat NBA-worst Pistons
Can Edwards do for Adidas what Air Jordan did for Nike? Some believe so.
Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
LeBron James has triple-double to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 136-124
Loons
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
Lynx
WNBA superstar Moore will have jersey retired by Lynx
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
A conversation about problem gambling in Minnesota
Twins
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
Twins-Royals series preview: Pablo López looks to give Minnesota opening lift
Twins' Opening Day roster features familiar faces in 2024
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
High Schools
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
Minnetonka starts strong and stays stern, wins Class 4A title
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
Breck endures a comeback and secures the Class 2A championship
Outdoors
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Anderson: Multimillion windfall gets invasive carp deterrent moving
Dozens of state boat launches to get major upgrades. Where are they?
City, parks and watershed district team up to repair Minnehaha Creek, clean up Lake Hiawatha
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Australia's Hooper hopes to transition from 15s to rugby sevens in time for the Paris Olympics
After setting records in the traditional game, ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is ready to complete the transition to rugby sevens in a bid to play for Australia at the Paris Olympics.
Minnesota faces Denver on 3-game win streak
Minnesota Timberwolves (50-22, second in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (51-22, first in the Western Conference)
Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night.
Timberwolves beat Pistons 106-91 to hit 50-win mark for 5th time in franchise's 35 seasons
Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome a sluggish start Wednesday night to beat the NBA -worst Detroit Pistons 106-91.
Twins 2024 preview: Stories that should shape the season
The start of baseball season is a time for optimism, especially for a team that made the playoffs the previous year. But mixed in with those hopes are some concerns.