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Wolves smother Suns 105-93 to go up 2-0 in playoff series
Jaden McDaniels (25 points) and Mike Conley (18) stepped up during a quiet offensive night for the Wolves' stars, but the team's second-half defense punished and frustrated Phoenix into disarray.
Twins scrape past White Sox 6-5 with two-run ninth inning
The Twins relied on homers from Trevor Larnach and Byron Buxton to catch up to the White Sox before Alex Kirilloff singled to give Minnesota a season-high two-game win streak.
Neal: 'Wolves in four'? Fans' chant could prove correct.
Yes, the Suns are in big trouble, but the Wolves need to watch for a few things in Phoenix.
U football lands wide receiver transfer from Georgia
Former Georgia receiver Tyler Williams adds to one of the Big Ten's top transfer classes for P.J. Fleck's Gophers.
McDaniels golden in Game 2 win for Wolves
With his scoring and his defense against the Suns stars, Jaden McDaniels had himself a big night.
Mark Craig's first-round mock draft: How will Vikings grab a QB?
Our NFL Insider goes out on a limb and predicts offensive players will dominate the 2024 draft. First, the Bears will select QB Caleb Williams. When will the Vikings find their quarterback of the future?
Changing up the guards: Oregon transfer interests Gophers, visits campus
The Gophers are looking to replace guard Elijah Hawkins, who entered the transfer portal on Monday. Brennan Rigsby of Oregon is visiting the U, and a couple others have attracted the team's interest.
Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
Joe Alt, an offensive tackle out of Totino-Grace and Notre Dame, is expected to be a top-10 NFL draft pick. His father was a first-round selection 40 years ago.
KAT was in foul trouble, but Timberwolves didn't flinch
Despite missing the second quarter, the All-Star center came back to help a second-half rally.
Former Viking Dalvin Cook, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuit for unspecified amount
Dakota County case was set to begin trial in June.
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.
Ex-Gophers forward Payne transferring to Texas A&M
Pharrel Payne, a Cottage Grove native who started for the Gophers this season, says he'll play for the Aggies next season.
Reusse: How bad are the White Sox? They made Twins look good.
The offense is still mired in a terrible start, but Twins' hitters and pitcher Chris Paddack looked rejuvenated on Monday. The White Sox looked like, well, the White Sox.
Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome
As Alissa Pili walked on the court at Target Center, she was met with dancing and drum playing. As she left the court, gifts in hand, she sounded a little overwhelmed by the greeting.
Vikings look good at linebacker, but there's one issue to solve
The Vikings aren't likely to make a splash in the NFL draft at inside linebacker, with free-agent signing Blake Cashman expected to start next to Ivan Pace Jr.
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.
Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers
The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team's buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
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Neal: 'Wolves in four'? Fans' chant could prove correct.
Yes, the Suns are in big trouble, but the Wolves need to watch for a few things in Phoenix.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: How bad are the White Sox? They made Twins look good.
The offense is still mired in a terrible start, but Twins' hitters and pitcher Chris Paddack looked rejuvenated on Monday. The White Sox looked like, well, the White Sox.
News
Wolves smother Suns 105-93 to go up 2-0 in playoff series
Teen suspect in Nudieland mass shooting arrested on murder, assault charges
DFL state senator charged with first-degree burglary in break-in at stepmother's home
Minneapolis City Council declines to endorse Frey's Third Precinct plan
Wild
Wild reflect on disappointing season: 'I don't want to be in this spot'
Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2
Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Gophers
U football lands wide receiver transfer from Georgia
Changing up the guards: Oregon transfer interests Gophers, visits campus
Ex-Gophers forward Payne transferring to Texas A&M
Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
Wolves
Wolves smother Suns 105-93 to go up 2-0 in playoff series
Neal: 'Wolves in four'? Fans' chant could prove correct.
McDaniels golden in Game 2 win for Wolves
KAT was in foul trouble, but Timberwolves didn't flinch
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
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
Lynx land dynamic scorer Pili with No. 8 pick in WNBA draft
Twins
Twins scrape past White Sox 6-5 with two-run ninth inning
Twins' Lewis 'tracking in a good direction' for return
Kepler returns, Twins' offense comes alive in 7-0 win over White Sox
Reusse: How bad are the White Sox? They made Twins look good.
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
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
Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine
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Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1
Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist and the Colorado Avalanche scored four goals in the second period in a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night to tie the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard.
Pascal Siakam leads resurgent Pacers offense in 125-108 victory that evens series with Bucks
As a former champion on a team without much postseason experience, Pascal Siakam understands what it's going to take for the Indiana Pacers to advance beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Pacers' Haliburton says fan directed racial slur at his younger brother during playoff game
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said a fan directed a racial slur at his younger brother during Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1
Filip Forsberg scored a goal and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night to level their best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1.