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Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?

Randall Smith is hopeful that his car detailing business will be aided by a $250,000 donation from the Vikings.

George Floyd's death spurred aggressive commitments of financial support and team involvement. Recipients sense a new desire from owners and athletes to create genuine relationships that go deeper than in the past.

Another one: Johansson's OT goal gives Wild a win over Los Angeles

Wild players congratulate Marcus Johansson, front center, on his overtime goal against the Los Angeles Kings

After claiming Round 1 in overtime Thursday, the Wild followed a similar script by overcoming a two-goal deficit in the third period to eke out a 4-3 overtime victory – starting 2-0 for the first time since 2015.

Payback: Gophers hand No. 7 Michigan first loss in 75-57 rout

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (5) took the ball down the court as Michigan forward Isaiah Livers (2) defended in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • a

"We were embarrassed about what happened in Ann Arbor," Liam Robbins said, referring to the Gophers' 25-point loss to Michigan on Jan. 6. "We were going to make sure that didn't happen on our home court." And Saturday, it didn't.

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No. 1 Gophers hockey swept by Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s Graham Slaggert (18) and Landon Slaggert (19) celebrated the game-winning goal Friday night against the Gophers. The Irish completed th

The Irish scored early in the first period to take control, and send the Gophers to their first losing streak of the season..

Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game

Don't tell Aaron Rodgers the lack of capacity crowds in a pandemic will limit the Green Bay Packers' home-field advantage in the NFC championship game.

NBA determined to keep going despite continued positive COVID-19 tests

Despite the 13 postponements, there hasn't been an indication the league is ready to pause play. Instead, it is discussing adding a two-way roster spot to help supplement rosters ravaged by the virus.

Anderson: DNR's proposed duck rule changes run afoul of reality

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking duck hunters to weigh in on a series of proposed regulation changes. The goal is to make hunti

Recent waterfowling regulation changes the DNR is offering for hunter consideration seem less an effort to ensure the future of waterfowling in Minnesota than an attempt to shoot our way to more ducks.

Scoggins: Sweatpants in the studio? Welcome to sports broadcasting during a pandemic

Play-by-play man Mike Grimm used four remote video feeds — some less fuzzy than others — in a room at TCF Bank Stadium to call last Sunday’s Gop

Announcers often find themselves calling road games remotely from their homes, studios or, in the case of Gophers basketball and hockey broadcasts, from the press box at TCF Bank Stadium.

Reusse: The day Elvis died, that was just part of the story in Baltimore

August 2, 1977: Minnesota‘s Butch Wynegar

August 16, 1977 might be remembered for the death of a rock and roll legend, but followers of the Minnesota Twins might remember there was more.

Souhan: At .500 over rugged stretch of schedule, Gophers basketball has reason to be optimistic

Gophers guards Tre’ Williams (1) and Jamal Mashburn Jr. (4) celebrated after beating Michigan on Saturday.

The skill set the Gophers' men's basketball team showcased against Michigan on Saturday should hold up well the rest of the way in the Big Ten.

Reminders of home spur Matt Dumba's support of Lake Street businesses

The Wild defenseman raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help rebuild the neighborhood damaged in riots last summer.

Gophers' Robbins stands out while facing gantlet of Big Ten big men

The 7-footer scored 22 points and outplayed Michigan's Hunter Dickinson.

No. 2 Badgers sweep No. 1 Gophers in women's hockey

Wisconsin scored three goals in the third period to break a 3-all tie.

Wild sticks with same script, tops Kings in OT for second straight game

Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Wild became the first team to win its first two games of a season by overcoming a multi-goal deficit in the third period.

Bills advance to AFC championship with 17-3 win over Ravens

In what was supposed to be a showdown between Buffalo's Josh Allen and Baltimore's Lamar Jackson, Taron Johnson literally stole the show.

Now Wild fans mad at missing FSN; Sinclair executive gives update

NHL fans are going through the same frustration as NBA fans experienced a few weeks ago, with the Wild's dramatic opener sparking renewed distress.

72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights

A further 25 tennis players were forced into quarantine in Australia ahead of the season's first tennis major after another positive coronavirus test on a charter flight, taking the total number of competitors isolating in hotel rooms to 72 on Sunday.

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Announcers often find themselves calling road games remotely from their homes, studios or, in the case of Gophers basketball and hockey broadcasts, from the press box at TCF Bank Stadium.

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