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Red Lake Nation football team hasn't won a game in years, but its coach keeps kids undefeated
They often play against opponents with twice as many players. Sometimes, coach Nolan Desjarlait wonders how he keeps doing it. The answer always comes: "I refuse to give up on them."
On the menu at Peterson's home: Wisdom for younger Vikings teammates
In the middle of a resurgent season, 32-year-old Patrick Peterson holds weekly film reviews with his young teammates, hoping to leave the game better than he found it.
Kaprizov leads Wild to shootout win over Anaheim to finish long homestand
Kirill Kaprizov scored late in regulation to force overtime, then again in the shootout to give the Wild two points in Saturday's matinee and a season-high three-game win streak.
If basketball brings him down, playing music lifts up U's Battle
Jamison Battle has the shooting range of an NBA three-point marksman, but the 6-7, 220-pound junior is also defined by who he is off the court. His mother made sure of that.
Timberwolves can't keep pace with Oklahoma City in testy 135-128 loss
The Wolves committed 23 turnovers that led to 34 points for the Thunder, and also dealt with a pair of ejections.
Youth thrives as Gophers women's basketball works double OT to beat Penn State
In the Big Ten opener, Mara Braun finished with 26 points for the Gophers, making 11 of 11 free throws. Mallory Heyer had 18 points and 11 rebounds. Amaya Battle scored 19.
Ohio State likely in CFP with USC loss; Gophers probably going to Pinstripe Bowl
There is still a lot of chaos in the bowl picture, but it will be straightened out Sunday on the 11 a.m. selection show on ESPN.
Elk River's clock-burning offense clinches Class 5A Prep Bowl
The Elks took over at their own 14 with 8:32 left in the game and possessed the ball for the rest of the way.
In McCutcheon's last home match, U volleyball reaches Sweet 16 with sweep over UNI
With the win, the Gophers are off to Austin, Texas, to face Ohio State in the regional.
Twins could still have a shot at Correa; winter meetings could get ball rolling
Carlos Correa, Aaron Judge and Trea Turner are among the unsigned big-name free agents who could be top topics of conversation in San Diego.
Reusse: Bethel was willing to wait on basketball guard to finish D-III football run
Joey Kidder can move on to hoops now, after closing out football season with two touchdown receptions in playoff loss in Texas.
Souhan: Vikings fans, here's your guide on which teams to root for and against
Who should Vikings fans pull for? Jim Souhan's answers might surprise you.
Neal: Be still my heart problem — Minnesota sports can be hazardous to your health
La Velle E. Neal III's doctor may give a second opinion on this matter, but here's evidence Minnesota sports can make a heart monitor dance.
Anderson: Anglers brave thin ice for walleyes. But why?
Their eagerness was exemplified when 200 of them were stranded on Upper Red after ice separated on the huge northern Minnesota lake.
US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
Christian Pulisic covered his face as he walked off. Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Kellyn Acosta gathered for a group hug. Tim Weah, DeAndre Yedlin and Sean Johnson sat on the field in a small circle with their cleats off.
Gophers men's hockey sweeps Michigan State behind Close
Goaltender Justen Close made a career-high 40 saves Saturday, and Minnesota had balance on offense as seven players had multipoint games.
Vikings long snapper charts path from college walk-on to bad bartender to ... Pro Bowler?
Andrew De Paola is the leading NFC vote-getter for his position in Pro Bowl fan balloting. He wonders, "How does anyone know who I am?"
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Jim Souhan
Souhan: Vikings fans, here's your guide on which teams to root for and against
Who should Vikings fans pull for? Jim Souhan's answers might surprise you.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Bethel was willing to wait on basketball guard to finish D-III football run
Joey Kidder can move on to hoops now, after closing out football season with two touchdown receptions in playoff loss in Texas.
Vikings
On the menu at Peterson's home: Wisdom for younger Vikings teammates
Vikings long snapper charts path from college walk-on to bad bartender to ... Pro Bowler?
Souhan: Vikings fans, here's your guide on which teams to root for and against
Neal: Be still my heart problem — Minnesota sports can be hazardous to your health
Wild
Kaprizov leads Wild to shootout win over Anaheim to finish long homestand
Kaprizov extends point streak, Eriksson Ek and others contribute
Wolves and Wild had nearly identical starts, but how will they finish?
Wild at Stars preview: Doing battle with the league-leading goalscorer
Gophers
In McCutcheon's last home match, U volleyball reaches Sweet 16 with sweep over UNI
If basketball brings him down, playing music lifts up U's Battle
Youth thrives as Gophers women's basketball works double OT to beat Penn State
Ohio State likely in CFP with USC loss; Gophers probably going to Pinstripe Bowl
Wolves
Timberwolves can't keep pace with Oklahoma City in testy 135-128 loss
McDaniels back from illness, returns to Wolves' starting lineup
'We're learning': Defense key for Wolves during Towns' absence
Wolves and Wild had nearly identical starts, but how will they finish?
Loons
US knocked out of World Cup, loses to the Netherlands 3-1
Minnesota fans cheer on U.S. in World Cup knockout-round game
Pelé responding well to treatment for respiratory infection
Messi scores, Argentina reaches World Cup quarterfinals
Lynx
Lynx set to open 2023 WNBA season on May 19
Whalen, Peck lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class
Lynx center Achonwa announces pregnancy
WNBA teams to play record 40-game schedule
Twins
Twins could still have a shot at Correa; winter meetings could get ball rolling
Souhan: New Twins boss Joe Pohlad talks expectations and thick skin
Gaylord Perry, two-time Cy Young winner, dies at 84
AP Source: RHP Eflin agrees to $40 million deal with Rays
High Schools
Red Lake Nation football team hasn't won a game in years, but its coach keeps kids undefeated
Elk River's clock-burning offense clinches Class 5A Prep Bowl
Class 3A Prep Bowl: An improbable final play makes New London-Spicer a champion
Nine-Man Prep Bowl: Mountain Iron-Buhl makes history repeat
Outdoors
Anderson: Anglers brave thin ice for walleyes. But why?
Majority shift in Minn. Senate leads way for new fish and game leader
DNR has officers airborne, on ground to catch hunting violators
Anderson: For some bow hunters, the true aim is the self
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