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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.

  • Reminders of home spur Matt Dumba's support of Lake Street businesses
  • How Minnesota pro teams are distributing $40 million in pledges to fight systemic racism

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.

  • 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

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.

  • Souhan: At .500 over rugged stretch of schedule, Gophers basketball has reason to be optimistic
  • Scoggins: Sweatpants in the studio? Welcome to sports broadcasting during a pandemic
  • Gophers' Robbins stands out while facing gantlet of Big Ten big men
Scores, schedules and stats

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Chip Engelland wears a face mask and gloves to protect against the spread of COVID-19 as he helps the team warm up

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

Goalkeeper Geoff Barnett during a game for the Kicks in 1978.

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

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

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

August 2, 1977: Minnesota‘s Butch Wynegar

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 forward Spencer Goetz (32) eyed the basket as Robbinsdale’s David Osayameh (32) defended in the first half. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.sou

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

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

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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The Latest: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar urges public to get vaccine

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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)


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