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Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Shaver was the radio play-by-play announcer for the team's entire history.
Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .
This mock draft has offensive players taken with the top seven picks. So if you like defense, you really don't need to show up for the start.
Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win
Jaden McDaniels shoved Phoenix star Devin Booker during a second-quarter confrontation and then the Wolves pushed around the Suns for the rest of the night for a 105-93 win.
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
The Gophers had an increasing need at guard after Elijah Hawkins entered the transfer portal earlier this week.
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
The Wild's salary cap problems will have an impact of how quickly the team can recover from their failure to make the playoffs. Hockey writer Sarah McLellan looks at who could be gone and why.
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
The Gophers received a commitment from quarterback Dylan Wittke out of Virginia Tech, who ESPN rated as a Top-40 QB in the Class of 2023.
Looking back at giant Wolves win and ahead to crucial Vikings draft
On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand dissected the Timberwolves' 105-93 victory over the Suns and chatter with Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer about Thursday's NFL draft.
Vikings fan guide to the 2024 NFL draft: TV, radio, picks and more
The Vikings currently have nine of the 257 selections in the NFL draft, which starts Thursday and runs all weekend. Here's everything you need to follow the action.
Twins almost fall victim to 3-20 Chicago until late rally saves them
One night after victimizing the White Sox for their most lopsided win of the season, the Twins earned their most dramatic victory with a pair of two-run rallies.
Neal: Sweep? This Wolves-Suns series may not get to Game 5
The Timberwolves have proven that being dominated like they were by Phoenix during the regular season means nothing. But don't just assume a sweep, OK?
Another big Vikings need might not be addressed early in draft
The Vikings haven't had a dominant interior defense lineman in two decades, and they might not get one in the draft this year either because of the team's even bigger needs.
McDaniels keeps his cool, then brings fire to Wolves win
He didn't back down when challenged and then channeled his anger into his play. With his scoring and defense, Jaden McDaniels had a big night.
Twins' Lewis 'tracking in a good direction' for return
Baseball chief Derek Falvey says there's no timetable for third baseman Royce Lewis' return from an Opening Day injury, but he will be assessed this week.
KAT in early foul trouble, but came back big in second half
After sitting out most of the second quarter with three fouls, Towns was one of the keys as the Wolves pulled away from Phoenix.
Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts
Two of the signees played for Atlantic Coast Conference schools and the third had a five-year career at Toledo.
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Laura Yuen
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Sweep? This Wolves-Suns series may not get to Game 5
The Timberwolves have proven that being dominated like they were by Phoenix during the regular season means nothing. But don't just assume a sweep, OK?
News
Her son bought a fake pill via Snapchat. Fentanyl killed him. Now, this mom is on a mission.
Second teen arrested in Nudieland mass shooting that killed 1, injured 6
Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going
Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Wild
Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
Gophers
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
Changing up the guards: Oregon transfer interests U, visits campus
U football lands wide receiver transfer from Georgia
Wolves
Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win
Neal: Sweep? This Wolves-Suns series may not get to Game 5
McDaniels keeps his cool, then brings fire to Wolves win
KAT in early foul trouble, but came back big in second half
Loons
Even if Reynoso returns to Loons, his old role has disappeared
Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
Italy's 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro gets 1st Serie A coaching job at Udinese
KC Current owners announce plans for stadium district along the Kansas City riverfront
Lynx
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome
Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts
Caitlin Clark's early play in WNBA will be her tryout for a roster spot on US Olympic women's team
Twins
Twins almost fall victim to 3-20 Chicago until late rally saves them
Twins' Lewis 'tracking in a good direction' for return
Who (or what) is to blame for the Twins' horrible start?
José Ramírez homers as Guardians continue best start in franchise history with 4-1 win over Red Sox
High Schools
Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Pitcher and her team perfect together
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
Outdoors
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling real connection to nature
State parks reservation system going through another round of changes
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Marcel Hirscher retired from skiing at the top. He's back to race for a country with no mountains
his mother's country — instead of his native Austria.
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
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Josef Newgarden's win in IndyCar's season-opening race has been disqualified. O'Ward named winner
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Lions, St. Brown agree to 4-year deal worth more than $120M with $77M guaranteed, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $120 million with $77 million in guarantees, according to a person familiar with the situation.