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Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
Jaxon Nelson tied the score at 9:15 of the third period, then netted the winner with 4:13 to play to snare the Gophers a 3-2 victory and send them into the Sioux Falls Regional final against Boston University.
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Pablo López was dominant on the mound and Royce Lewis homered in the first inning before leaving because of an injury.
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Glen Taylor said he will remain majority owner after minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez did not close on the $1.5 billion sale of controlling interest in the two franchises. Lore and Rodriguez said the sale should have gone through.
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Goals by Matt Boldy 18 seconds into the third and Ryan Hartman's empty-net goal in the final minute finally earns the victory over last-place San Jose.
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
The Gophers men's basketball team has seen three sophomores from Minnesota enter the transfer portal over two days.
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
The Twins third baseman opened the season with a flair, but headed for the dugout after trying to score from first base on a double by Carlos Correa.
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
College basketball insider: The NCAA women's basketball Sweet 16 is brimming with talent and compelling story lines that gives it more drama than the men's field.
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
Three keys for Gophers vs. Nebraska Omaha in NCAA tourney opener
The Gophers will be facing what they describe as a "hard, heavy team" in the Mavericks. Here's how they can advance in Sioux Falls.
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.
Neal: Here's why the Twins will win the AL Central
Prediction: The Twins, with depth and pitching concerns, won't win 90-plus games, but they're still better than their rivals.
Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports
The Timberwolves sale fell through. The Gophers are being hit by the transfer portal. It's Opening Day for the Twins, the Gophers men's hockey team plays in the NCAA tournament and Drake Maye has his Pro Day. Is that enough for you?
Minnesota State Mankato tops West Texas A&M in D-II semifinals
Both the Mavericks men's and women's teams will play for national championships.
Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone
On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.
Q&A: Thielen gives back to state, has 'no hard feelings' for Vikings
Former Vikings receiver Adam Thielen spoke with the Star Tribune recently about finding peace after a frustrating split from the team and Kirk Cousins following him to the NFC South.
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Kent Youngblood's breakdown: Expect a closer game than when Minnesota defeated NDSU by 22 points early in the season. The Bison are a different team.
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
The Twins may have lost two players in one game, but it's the pair who didn't miss a beat that should offer injury-paranoid fans some relief.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
"Everyone has the right to bring in the lawyers," Glen Taylor said after Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez didn't hit deadlines to complete the purchase of the Timberwolves and Lynx.
News
Pickleball craze breathes new life into old downtown Minneapolis office buildings
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Reporting errors, missing graduates mar Minnesota grad rate calculations
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Wild
Wild score twice in third period to polish off pesky Sharks 3-1
Math is not Wild's favorite subject right now
Logan Cooley has 1st NHL hat trick, Coyotes stop Predators' points streak at 18 with 8-4 win
Andersen posts shutout, Hurricanes clinch playoff berth with 4-0 win over Red Wings
Gophers
Nelson helps extend U's season with two late goals to beat Nebraska Omaha 3-2
U basketball losses mount: Payne, Carrington, Ihnen enter portal
Gophers to face vastly improved NDSU in Super 16 WNIT game
Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV
Wolves
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
Reusse: Taylor on sale for Wolves, Lynx falling through: 'It's business'
From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make
Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports
Loons
US beats Mexico 2-0 on goals by Adams and Reyna, wins 3rd straight CONCACAF Nations League
Ukraine's soccer victory provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war
MLS and referees reach 7-year labor deal, ending 37-day lockout that led to replacement officials
Black coaches are rare in soccer. Is this because of a lack of diversity in the boardroom?
Lynx
Taylor says Wolves, Lynx 'no longer for sale' as owners feud over deal
WNBA superstar Moore will have jersey retired by Lynx
New investor in Wolves/Lynx as Rodriguez, Lore near acquisition
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
Twins
Twins open season with 4-1 victory over Royals
Lewis exits with right quad injury after hitting HR in Twins' opener
Souhan: Injury-plagued Twins opener still offers some reassurance
Opening Day for Twins is more like Thanksgiving
High Schools
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
Minnetonka starts strong and stays stern, wins Class 4A title
Totino-Grace makes it three, winning another Class 3A state title
Outdoors
Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over
Minnesota outdoors council approves $12 million for invasive carp deterrent
Anderson: Multimillion windfall gets invasive carp deterrent moving
Dozens of state boat launches to get major upgrades. Where are they?
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Logan Cooley has 1st NHL hat trick, Coyotes stop Predators' points streak at 18 with 8-4 win
Logan Cooley had his first NHL hat trick, Clayton Keller added a goal and three assists and the Arizona Coyotes snapped the Nashville Predators' point streak at 18 games with an 8-4 victory Thursday night.
Shane Bieber and Guardians blank Athletics 8-0 as Stephen Vogt gets first win as manager
Shane Bieber struck out 11 in six shutout innings, David Fry had three hits and Stephen Vogt won his managerial debut as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0 on Thursday night.
Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight for 2nd time ever
Alabama's mantra for this NCAA Tournament is next — as in the next play, next game, next everything. What's next for the Crimson Tide is the second Elite Eight in school history.
Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscue
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was going down to block a low pitch when he heard the ball tip off the bat and saw it change directions.
Connor McDavid has goal and 2 assists in Oilers' 4-1 victory over Kings
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash.