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Live from Game 3: Nuggets rumble to 15-point halftime lead
The Wolves won the first two games; no team has ever come back from down 3-0 in the playoffs.
McCarthy loses bet, learns from his coach's mistake all in first Vikings practice
Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy gained a valuable and exhausting lesson about talking trash to the opposing defense.
Twins hang on to beat Blue Jays 3-2 after Ryan goes seven innings
Joe Ryan struck out seven, and rescued a Twins offense that looked overmatched against Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi.
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.
Neal: Hurt most by Bally-Comcast fight? Superfans like Debbie
The most-tenured of fans can't watch their Twins on TV, and that might be the best reason of all to settle this squabble. C'mon, CEOs, figure this out.
Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
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.
'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
Thousands of fans swarmed downtown Minneapolis for Friday's game, which marked the team's first second-round playoff appearance since 2004.
Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0
Jesse Compher scored the go-ahead goal with 1:25 left in the game and Toronto beat Minnesota 2-0 on Friday night to take 2-0 lead in the best-of-five Professional Women's Hockey League playoff semifinal series.
Foggie resigns as coach of Arena Football League's Minnesota Myth
Amid other rumblings of turmoil across the new league, special teams coordinator Javon Hering joined former Gophers star Foggie in resigning.
Vikings rookie first-rounder Turner finding his bearings
At the opening of a three-day rookie minicamp Friday, edge rusher Dallas Turner was taking comfort in the familiar, and Apple Valley's Spencer Rolland was happy to be home.
WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto for 2026 season, according to media reports
The WNBA is heading to Toronto, according to media reports.
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.
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.
Twins still have faith in struggling infielder Julien
Manager Rocco Baldelli said Edouard Julien's low numbers recently are "normal ups and downs."
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43
Sean Burroughs, a two-time Little League World Series champion who won an Olympic gold medal and went on to a major league career that was interrupted by substance abuse, has died. He was 43.
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.
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La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Hurt most by Bally-Comcast fight? Superfans like Debbie
The most-tenured of fans can't watch their Twins on TV, and that might be the best reason of all to settle this squabble. C'mon, CEOs, figure this out.
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
News
Live from Game 3: Nuggets rumble to 15-point halftime lead
'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
Cash, gold jewelry, luxury cars: FBI agent details evidence seized in Feeding Our Future case
Wild
Compher scores late, Campbell makes 21 saves for 2nd straight shutout as Toronto beats Minnesota 2-0
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
Foggie resigns as coach of Arena Football League's Minnesota Myth
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
Wolves
Live from Game 3: Nuggets rumble to 15-point halftime lead
Trade Ant!? Five things I was terribly wrong about with the Wolves.
Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
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 hang on to beat Blue Jays 3-2 after Ryan goes seven innings
Neal: Hurt most by Bally-Comcast fight? Superfans like Debbie
Twins still have faith in struggling infielder Julien
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43
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
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Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory
The Florida Panthers pounced on the power play, scoring twice on a Bruins double-minor — and four goals in all with a man advantage — to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Suárez throws 7 scoreless innings, Castellanos and Rojas homer in Phillies 8-2 win over Marlins
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 Friday night.
Crochet strikes out 11 to help the White Sox beat the Guardians 6-3
Garrett Crochet struck out a career-high 11 in six shutout innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Friday night for their third consecutive victory.
Gasser pitches 6 shutout innings in his debut as Brewers roll past slumping Cardinals 11-2
Robert Gasser allowed just two hits over six shutout innings in his major league debut and the Milwaukee Brewers trounced St. Louis 11-2 on Friday night to hand the Cardinals their sixth consecutive loss.
Homers by Acuña, Albies and Olson in 3rd lead Morton and Braves to 4-2 win over Mets
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.