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Edwards, Timberwolves hold off Jazz for two-game sweep in Utah
Anthony Edwards had another highlight-reel dunk but Naz Reid was the latest Wolves big man to depart because of injury.
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
The Twins might have lost a member of the starting rotation for the entire year, and they'll be without two key members of their bullpen, including closer Jhoan Duran, to begin the season.
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
Jackson McAndrew of Wayzata averaged a double-double, putting to good use the 45 muscular pounds he's gained since he was a very thin 6-9 sophomore.
After Wild use Marc-Andre Fleury exclusively, Filip Gustavsson will get another chance
With back-to-back games on the West Coast, Filip Gustavsson will play against either the Kings or the Ducks.
Gophers don't hesitate to grab NIT spot, look forward to facing Butler
Ben Johnson, in his third season as Gophers coach, can build on his NIT experience as an assistant under Richard Pitino in 2013-14.
Minnesotans to watch in the NCAA men's basketball tournament
Minnesota natives in this year's tournament include Kerwin Walton, Dain Dainja, Steven Crowl and several others.
Vikings sign former Rams defensive lineman Jonah Williams
He started 16 games for Los Angeles last season and previously spent one day with the Vikings in November 2021.
Souhan: Snagging Snell should have been gusty, great move by Twins
The Cy Young winner was available, just as the Twins learned their pitching staff needed a boost.
U men's hockey is NCAA bound, but others have work to do
St. Cloud State's game against Denver on Friday is must-win for the Huskies, and the Beavers need to defeat Michigan Tech that night to punch their NCAA ticket.
Gophers women's basketball gets first-round WNIT bye
The Gophers will play either Cal Poly or Pacific in the second round.
Minnesota State Mankato women blow out Southern Nazarene for regional title, Elite Eight berth
The Mavericks jumped out to a 17-2 lead and coasted to earn their first regional championship since 2009.
Hers and his: Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists are revealed
The girls winner will come from a group of six seniors, and five players remain in contention for the boys honor.
Why was it so important for Vikings to trade for another 1st-round pick?
The Vikings' swap with the Houston Texans for the No. 23 pick in next month's NFL draft seemed to come at a strange time last week. But really, the timing was vital.
Buxton scratched as a precaution; Miranda, Larnach cut from roster
It was a precautionary move after Byron Buxton dove for a ball in a defensive drill. The Twins are off Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli says there is a chance Buxton is back in the lineup Wednesday.
25 players everybody wants. That's the All-Metro boys basketball team.
Coaches present and future rave about the top five — and, as Minnesota fans have seen often in recent years, two of them are headed to Wisconsin.
Osborn, Mattison, Dobbs leaving Vikings for new teams
Receiver K.J. Osborn agreed to a one-year deal with the Patriots, running back Alexander Mattison is headed to the Raiders and quarterback Joshua Dobbs intends to sign with the 49ers.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Turnaround is made, trip to state is won
Poet Davis made certain Minneapolis South, winner of six games last season, ended its tournament drought this season.
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Snagging Snell should have been gusty, great move by Twins
The Cy Young winner was available, just as the Twins learned their pitching staff needed a boost.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Two coaches who struggled at U win spots in March Madness
Richard Pitino and Dan Monson, who struggled before leaving Minnesota for schools in lesser conferences, have teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How should Gophers fans feel about that?
News
Twin Cities sees surprise influx of home listings as agent commission uncertainty looms
Uber, Lyft pay causes Capitol conundrum after Minneapolis vote
Refusing emergency contraception is sex discrimination, Minnesota appeals court rules
Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment
Wild
After Wild use Marc-Andre Fleury exclusively, Filip Gustavsson will get another chance
Wild look to start back-to-back with win at Anaheim
Blown chances against rivals keep Wild on shaky playoff ground
Minnesota wins, remains tied for first in PWHL
Gophers
Gophers don't hesitate to grab NIT spot, look forward to facing Butler
Gophers women's basketball gets first-round WNIT bye
Souhan: Two coaches who struggled at U win spots in March Madness
U women accept WNIT bid after missing NCAA and WBIT fields
Wolves
Edwards, Timberwolves hold off Jazz for two-game sweep in Utah
Wolves need to find new way to contain Nuggets' Jokic
Next-level awesome: With other stars out, Edwards kicks game up a notch
Brown scores 31 points, White gets 1st career triple-double in Celtics' 119-94 win over Detroit
Loons
Ramsay makes debut, celebrates his 'Wonderwall' moment
Fans invade field, attack visiting team's players in Turkey. Police detain 12 people.
Multilingual Ramsay connects with new Loons team in their own words
FA Cup thriller as Man United beats Liverpool 4-3 to ease pressure on Ten Hag
Lynx
Hiedeman should give Lynx better options at guard
Newcomers Smith, Williams add depth, experience to Lynx
Trade for Caitlin Clark? 'Not a chance,' says Lynx coach Reeve
A Bar of Their Own opens, Minnesota's new tavern dedicated to women's sports
Twins
Closer Duran sidelined by injury; DeSclafani likely to miss season
Souhan: Snagging Snell should have been gusty, great move by Twins
Buxton scratched as a precaution; Miranda, Larnach cut from roster
Twins' Staumont, at 30, defies odds of regaining fastball after surgery
High Schools
25 players everybody wants. That's the All-Metro boys basketball team.
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
Scoggins: 'Lindsay Whalen babies' show out at state tourney
Minnetonka holds off Hopkins' frantic comeback to win 4A title
Outdoors
Anderson: Appreciating early spring can be antidote for troubled times
Boundary Waters will now look up to another as world's largest dark sky sanctuary
Riverside portion of William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix closed until 2025
Extension of Bruce Vento Regional Trail in White Bear Lake planned for late 2024
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Japan prepares to host and then travel to North Korea for back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Even with the top continental ranking and players of vast international experience, Hajime Moriyasu's Japan squad faces a journey into the unknown in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea.
Sabonis records 50th straight double-double, Monk leads the way in OT as Kings beat Grizzlies
Malik Monk scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime, Domantas Sabonis had his 50th straight double-double and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-111 on Monday night.
Boston takes on Milwaukee, seeks 7th straight win
Milwaukee Bucks (44-24, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (54-14, first in the Eastern Conference)
Skinner nets hat trick, Sabres chase Daccord with early barrage in 6-2 win over Kraken
Jeff Skinner had a hat trick, with his first goal coming during a three-goal outburst in the first six minutes to chase Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord, and the Buffalo Sabres cruised to a 6-2 victory Monday night.
Cowboys rework Dak Prescott's contract to reduce massive cap hit slightly, AP source says
The Dallas Cowboys are slightly reducing quarterback Dak Prescott's massive salary cap hit by reworking his contract going into the final year of the deal, a person with knowledge of the move said Monday.