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Trade Ant!? Five things I was terribly wrong about with the Wolves.
Patience is a virtue that current Wolves boss Tim Connelly possesses. Some of us (me) have less of it, and it's a good thing we weren't running the team over the past few years.
Charlotte hoops transfer Patterson returns home, commits to Gophers
Minneapolis native Lu'Cye Patterson, who averaged 14.6 points per game for Charlotte last season, is transferring home to Minnesota.
Reusse: Twins' revamped rotation succeeds, with more help on the way
The Twins pieced together an unproven starting rotation coming out of spring training, but the addition of Simeon Woods Richardson has made the group particularly effective of late.
How hundreds of shots per day and years of training built Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards is unquestionably the breakout star of the NBA playoffs. His longtime coaches explain what makes Edwards' game and work ethic so dynamic.
The impact of NIL on U men's basketball in a wild transfer portal window
Marcus Fuller joins the Daily Delivery podcast to discuss how NIL money is radically changing player movement in men's college basketball — and how that's impacting the U.
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
Legends weigh in: "One of the best defensive teams I've ever seen." — Charles Barkley. "Defense that sells tickets!?" — Kevin Garnett
Twins win series over Mariners by dominating AL's best pitching staff
Pablo López had a strong start and the Twins blitzed Logan Gilbert, the American League ERA leader, for five runs in the first inning Thursday.
Ramsay's Loons by the numbers: An analytical look at new playstyle
After seven games under Ramsay, a few key stats shed more light on the Loons' new approach to possession and positioning.
Three softball teams make it their moment in the state rankings
Champlin Park, winner of 10 in a row, landed in Class 4A's top 10. Farmington in 4A and Red Lake Falls in 1A are new No. 1s.
The view from Denver: Time is now for Nuggets, Jokic to show their heart
Denver Post columnist Troy Renck writes about the character test facing the Nuggets ahead of a critical Game 3 for the defending NBA champions.
Five takeaways from a conversation with Bally Sports North executive
Comcast dropped Bally Sports channels last week, leaving Twins fans who are Comcast subscribers without access to games on that platform. Bally Sports North General Manager Randy Stephens discussed the situation from BSN's perspective.
Timberwolves are healthy ... well, except the coach
Chris Finch is playing in pain — and avoiding the pain relievers — as his team sails through the NBA playoffs.
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.
Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'
Ryan Jeffers ranks third in the major leagues in slugging percentage after hitting his eighth home run of the season Thursday.
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
A committee has requested a move from Caswell Park in North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, pointing out that no other team sport has title games outside the Twin Cities.
PWHL Minnesota looking to pull even, stop slide in Game 2 at Toronto
Minnesota was shut out in Game 1 on Wednesday and hasn't won a game since March 24.
Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win
Caitlin Clark walked into her new home arena Thursday night with No. 22 shirts and jerseys peppered from floor to ceiling.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
Legends weigh in: "One of the best defensive teams I've ever seen." — Charles Barkley. "Defense that sells tickets!?" — Kevin Garnett
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.
News
IVF made motherhood possible for these Minnesotans. They want to protect that for others.
'Highly active' northern lights displays this weekend may be largest in nearly 20 years
Charges: Woman embezzled $1.5M from Minneapolis marketing firm, bought $50K Rolex, trip to Europe
Flying new colors: Minnesota's redesigned state flag to make its debut at the State Capitol
Wild
PWHL Minnesota looking to pull even, stop slide in Game 2 at Toronto
How Natalie Darwitz built a pro women's hockey team in a few months
Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1
Rangers aim for sweep of Hurricanes in 2nd round of NHL playoffs
Gophers
Charlotte hoops transfer Patterson returns home, commits to Gophers
The impact of NIL on U men's basketball in a wild transfer portal window
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Gophers women's track and field team has next rising throwing star: Nabwe
Wolves
Trade Ant!? Five things I was terribly wrong about with the Wolves.
How hundreds of shots per day and years of training built Anthony Edwards
Scoggins: Incredibly, it's defense that makes the Wolves sexy
The view from Denver: Time is now for Nuggets, Jokic to show their heart
Loons
Ramsay's Loons by the numbers: An analytical look at new playstyle
Analysis: Tactics matter more for Loons at the beginning
Oluwaseyi scores again, Loons survive 2-1 over Atlanta
Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
Lynx
Lynx will open upper bowl of Target Center for Caitlin Clark games
WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, according to media reports
Raucous crowd roars its approval for Caitlin Clark in her home debut with Fever, an 83-80 win
Also at stake in the Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute: Financial damages
Twins
Twins win series over Mariners by dominating AL's best pitching staff
Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'
Reusse: Twins' revamped rotation succeeds, with more help on the way
Surging Twins play three-game series against struggling Blue Jays
High Schools
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
Three softball teams make it their moment in the state rankings
Edina seeks to keep badminton title it swiped from St. Paul power
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
Outdoors
Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together
Don't tempt the bears! BWCAW sets new rules to minimize encounters.
The weather and license sales point to a solid Minnesota fishing opener
Anderson: For opener, fishing will be fantastic — and catching will be great
More Stories
List of 32 in running for Ms. and Mr. Minnesota Golf is revealed
The awards go to the top high school senior golfers in the state, and the winners will be named June 9.
Teen and Miss USA quit their crowns, citing mental health and personal values
The reigning winners of Miss USA, Noelia Voigt, and Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned from their titles within days of each other this week in a shock to the Miss Universe Organization.
Djokovic wins his opener at the Italian Open after a month off. Defending champ Rybakina withdraws
Novak Djokovic took a little while to get going in his first match in nearly a month.
Giants trade Daulton Jefferies to Pirates, Mitch White to Brewers
The San Francisco Giants acquired minor league outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco from the Pirates on Friday in a trade that sent right-hander Daulton Jefferies to Pittsburgh.
Emotional Mbappé confirms he will leave PSG ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé confirmed what the soccer world was long expecting to hear, announcing on Friday he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a widely expected move to Real Madrid.