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Vikings mock draft: seven rounds, eight picks and, yes, one quarterback
Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling predicts how the team will use its nine draft picks and secure a quarterback of the future.
Next phase of O'Connell's quarterback journey begins tonight
In the first round of the NFL draft tonight, the Vikings could make franchise history with a choice coach Kevin O'Connell was hired two years ago to make.
Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Reid is the first player in Wolves history to win the award and only the undrafted player to win it. The vote was very close.
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Which one, at what pick, for what cost? If the Vikings draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
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.
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Al Shaver, who had a premier standing among Minnesota sports radio voices, died Monday at 96. He made many friends and called it like he saw it.
Castro's three-run birthday blast helps Twins beat White Sox
Willi Castro celebrated his 27th birthday with a three-run home run Wednesday night, and the Twins defeated the MLB-worst Chicago White Sox 6-3.
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.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Phoenix has yet to score 100 points in the series, and the efforts of the perimeter defensive trio of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jaden McDaniels and Anthony Edwards have led the way to a 2-0 lead.
Duran, Correa hope to return during Twins' upcoming road trip
If it's up to a couple of their injured players, the Twins' roster will have a different look during the road trip that starts Friday in California.
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.
From your basement to U.S. Bank Stadium: How to follow the draft
No matter where you are over the next three days, there will be ways to keep up with the NFL draft. Here's how.
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.
Thunder's Holmgren bests Pelicans' Valanciunas in center matchup to help OKC take 2-0 lead
Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren won his center matchup with Jonas Valanciunas and helped Oklahoma City beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.
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.
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Which one, at what pick, for what cost? If the Vikings draft a quarterback who becomes a star, you won't remember what they paid to get him.
News
After hiring bonanza, tech workers now grapple with layoffs and disillusionment
Minnesota Senate GOP files ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative agreement to avert strike
Scoggins: Worried about costly trade to draft a quarterback? Don't be.
Wild
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?
Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96
Matt Boldy is selected to the U.S. world championship team
Gophers
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition
How will Minnesota be represented in the NFL draft?
Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
Wolves
Naz Reid. That's the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Wolves' shut-down defense frustrates Suns in first-round playoff series
Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves
Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
Loons
Even if Reynoso returns to Loons, his old role has disappeared
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes hit by 2-0 loss to Everton. Man United survives another scare
Mbappe nets twice in 4-1 win over Lorient to put PSG on the verge of French league title
Macron takes part in charity soccer game, showing off sporting prowess
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
Castro's three-run birthday blast helps Twins beat White Sox
Duran, Correa hope to return during Twins' upcoming road trip
Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
Connor Wong homers twice, Rafael Devers connects for solo shot as Red Sox hammer Guardians 8-0
High Schools
Former Totino-Grace star set to follow father as first-round pick
High school archer focuses on target: another national championship
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
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
Minnesota to close state park on Iron Range, turn it back into a mine
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Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters
Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects.
He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
Whether at home or on the road, Art Schallock would begin each day by taking the elevator down to the lobby and collecting the latest comic books for roommate Yogi Berra.
Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
AP PHOTOS: Russian kids ride sticks with a horse's head in hobby horsing competition
Several dozen kids — 48 girls and one boy, from first-graders to teenagers — gathered recently at a gymnasium in northern St. Petersburg for a hobby horsing competition. The event looked exactly like a proper equestrian competition, but instead of a horse they rode a stick with a horse's head.