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Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
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
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
"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.
No. 1 Gophers hockey swept by Notre Dame
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
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
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 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
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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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Sweatpants in the studio? Welcome to sports broadcasting during a pandemic
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.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: DNR's proposed duck rule changes run afoul of reality
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.
Vikings
Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game
Bills advance to AFC championship with 17-3 win over Ravens
Vikings GM Spielman loses 'sounding board' as Paton departs
Wild
Another one: Johansson's OT goal gives Wild a win over Los Angeles
Wild rookie Kaprizov appreciates Parise's mentorship
Reminders of home spur Matt Dumba's support of Lake Street businesses
Wild sticks with same script, tops Kings in OT for second straight game
Gophers
Payback: Gophers hand No. 7 Michigan first loss in 75-57 rout
Souhan: At .500 over rugged stretch of schedule, Gophers basketball has reason to be optimistic
No. 1 Gophers hockey swept by Notre Dame
Scoggins: Sweatpants in the studio? Welcome to sports broadcasting during a pandemic
Wolves
NBA determined to keep going despite continued positive COVID-19 tests
'Hopefully this is the worst of it': Wolves game postponed; Towns says he has COVID-19
Wolves mailbag: How long do Saunders, Rosas have to prove themselves?
Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
Loons
Former Kicks goalkeeper and coach Geoff Barnett dies at 74
Leaving the Loons, midfielder Molino signs with MLS champion Columbus
Ferguson encouraged Man United's Rashford to take on UK govt
To cancel or not?: IOC, Japan press ahead with Tokyo Games
Lynx
Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
Forward Bridget Carleton re-signs with Lynx
Souhan: How WNBA players past and present keep proving their power
Evans has 24 points, No. 2 Louisville routs Boston College
Twins
Reusse: The day Elvis died, that was just part of the story in Baltimore
Teenage Venezuelan shortstop tops Twins' list of international free agents
Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?
How Minnesota pro teams are distributing $40 million in pledges to fight systemic racism
High Schools
Chaska boys' basketball opens season with 67-49 victory over Cooper
Gentry Academy boys' hockey slams on the gas pedal, records eight goals to put away Breck
From perfection to coaching, three-time state champ Neu turns injury into opportunity
'Shot out of a cannon.' Prep sports returns after two months away
Outdoors
Anderson: DNR's proposed duck rule changes run afoul of reality
It's not a trip to Antarctica. Make the leap to winter camping
2021 BWCA visitors will have to learn to 'leave no trace' of their visit
Grandma's Marathon on for June, but only at half of usual capacity
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Decision on Belarus hockey worlds near amid sponsor pressure
The International Ice Hockey Federation will make a decision in the coming days on whether to pull its world championship from Belarus as pressure increases from sponsors over a crackdown on opposition groups in the country.
Italian skier Bassino gets 2nd straight GS win, Shiffrin 6th
Marta Bassino won her second World Cup giant slalom in two days Sunday after first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin dropped to sixth.
Markstrom records shutout, Flames top Canucks 3-0
Sean Monahan, Dillon Dube and Matthew Tkachuk scored power-play goals and Jacob Markstrom' made 32 saves and shut out his former team as the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 Saturday night.
Wild visit the Ducks after overtime victory
Minnesota Wild (2-0-0, second in the West Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (0-1-1, eighth in the West Division)