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Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Jaxon Nelson tied the score at 9:15 of the third period, then netted the winner with 4:13 to play to snare the Gophers a 3-2 victory and send them into the Sioux Falls Regional final against Boston University.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
López dominates as Twins open season with 4-1 win over Royals
Pablo López didn't have the dream Opening Day start he expected — allowing a solo home run three pitches into the season — but things got much better after that.
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
The Twins third baseman opened the season with a flair, but headed for the dugout after trying to score from first base on a double by Carlos Correa.
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
The Gophers men's basketball team has seen three sophomores from Minnesota enter the transfer portal over two days.
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Goals by Matt Boldy 18 seconds into the third and Ryan Hartman's empty-net goal in the final minute finally earns the victory over last-place San Jose.
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Wild get healthy and get a win, but playoff chances are still day-to-day
Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonas Brodin returned from injury on Thursday, giving the Wild back their best center and top defenseman — but eight points still stand between the Wild and the playoffs.
Edwards dealing with back spasms as Wolves face Denver in battle atop West
The Timberwolves face the Nuggets in Denver as the logjam atop the Western Conference remains with just 10 games left in the regular season.
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
Kent Youngblood's College Basketball Insider: The NCAA women's basketball Sweet 16 is brimming with talent and compelling story lines that gives it more drama than the men's field.
Twins manager Baldelli gives Buxton, Jeffers top spots in order to start season
Jeffers was delighted in the confidence shown by his manager before an Opening Day victory.
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night.
Minnesota State Mankato tops West Texas A&M in D-II semifinals
Both the Mavericks men's and women's teams will play for national championships.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Kent Youngblood's breakdown: Expect a closer game than when Minnesota defeated NDSU by 22 points early in the season. The Bison are a different team.
Q&A: Thielen gives back to state, has 'no hard feelings' for Vikings
Former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen spoke with the Star Tribune recently about finding peace after a frustrating split from the team and Kirk Cousins following him to the NFC South.
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Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
News
Here's how Uber and Lyft are trying to get their way in Minnesota
Reporting errors, missing graduates mar Minnesota grad rate calculations
One of Minnesota's oldest Dairy Queens is up for sale
Pickleball craze breathes new life into old downtown Minneapolis office buildings
Wild
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Wild get healthy and get a win, but playoff chances are still day-to-day
Logan Cooley has 1st NHL hat trick, Coyotes stop Predators' points streak at 18 with 8-4 win
Andersen posts shutout, Hurricanes clinch playoff berth with 4-0 win over Red Wings
Gophers
Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
Wolves
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports
Loons
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing 'insensitive and hurtful' social media posts
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
Lynx
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
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
Twins
López dominates as Twins open season with 4-1 win over Royals
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
Twins manager Baldelli gives Buxton, Jeffers top spots in order to start season
High Schools
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
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
Outdoors
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
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?
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France asks for foreign police and military help with massive Paris Olympics security challenge
France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital's first Games in a century while on heightened alert against potential attacks.
Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers
Nine years after he was drafted by Philadelphia, goalie Ivan Fedotov has joined the Flyers.
Snow forces St. Paul Saints to cancel Friday's game
Home opener will now be Saturday after team officials said the wet field is currently unplayable.
Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others
N.C. State's Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine's Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to some Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball.
Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move
Many fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians.