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Live from Phoenix: Great third quarter has Wolves leading by 22.
The Suns lost the first two games. No team has won an NBA series after trailing 3-0. Tap here for updates.
New QB McCarthy says Vikings 'just a perfect fit'
J.J. McCarthy's youth and relatively low usage at Michigan mean he comes to the Vikings with things to learn from a coach who's said rookie QBs benefit from time to develop.
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Joe Alt, an All-America left tackle from Notre Dame and Totino-Grace High School, gathered with 100 friends and family members to watch the first round of the NFL draft. Not long after it started, he got an unexpected phone call.
Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing
Bailey Ober didn't allow a hit through five innings and lasted into the eighth, matching the longest start of his career. It was a much-needed effort for the Twins.
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and top 10 rankings.
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.
Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft
Tyler Nubin was taken in the second round Friday night by the Giants, where he'll rejoin former Gophers teammates John Michael Schmitz and Carter Coughlin.
Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner
Reviews went from the ecstatic at ESPN to lackluster from CBS Sports. The Vikings' decision to trade up and draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner was met with a wide variety of opinions.
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell get Vikings reboot right in Year 3
The Vikings held a news conference Friday to welcome their top two draft picks. The moment doubled as an unofficial unveiling of management's vision for the team.
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Minnesota sits in third place in the PWHL standings entering Saturday's game against Boston at Xcel Energy Center.
Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing
After some time away from baseball, Torii Hunter's back with a desire to help pass wisdom along to younger players.
Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 3 of the playoffs. Follow it on Gameview.
The Timberwolves are trying for a 3-0 lead in the series. Tap here for play-by-play and the in-game boxscore.
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
For some sports, the window to enter the transfer portal closes next week. Here are things you may not know about the rules governing athletes who want to switch schools.
QB Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons as NFL draft first-round surprise pick
Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was second-guessing the Atlanta Falcons adding depth to their quarterback spot.
Turner 'a game-wrecker' for Vikings pass rush
Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner, the reigning SEC defensive player of the year, was frequently projected as a top 10 draft pick, but the Vikings were able to grab him by trading up to the No. 17 pick.
Former champion boxer Truax announces his retirement
Caleb Truax went 31-6-2 in his career, earning an IBF super middleweight title in December 2017.
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Chip Scoggins
Scoggins: Adofo-Mensah, O'Connell get Vikings reboot right in Year 3
The Vikings held a news conference Friday to welcome their top two draft picks. The moment doubled as an unofficial unveiling of management's vision for the team.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
News
Live from Phoenix: Great third quarter has Wolves leading by 22.
Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
Wild
Reusse: Shaver was 'Voice of the North Stars' and an all-time great guy
PWHL Minnesota enters final regular season home game needing one point for playoff spot
Seattle Kraken move games to over-the-air broadcaster with streaming on Amazon's Prime Video
Casey DeSmith makes 29 saves as the Canucks take 2-1 series lead over the Preds
Gophers
Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
Five interesting facts about the NCAA transfer portal
Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure
Wolves
Live from Phoenix: Great third quarter has Wolves leading by 22.
Haliburton breaks tie with 3-point play, Pacers beats Bucks 121-118 in OT to take 2-1 series lead
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire
Loons
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team
Wrexham schedules 3 games in US and Canada in July
Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals
Lynx
Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica
Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids
Excited for new journey, Lynx first-round pick Pili gets warm welcome
Lynx sign three players to training camp contracts
Twins
Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing
Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing
MLB-worst White Sox snap 7-game skid with their 4th win of the season, 9-4 over Rays
Sale, Ozuna lead Braves past Guardians 6-2 in matchup of MLB's two best teams
High Schools
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Outdoors
Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener
Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD
St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
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Schwarber and Harper lead Phillies' power display in 9-3 victory over the Padres
Kyle Schwarber homered on Joe Musgrove's fourth pitch and Bryce Harper also had one of the Philadelphia Phillies' five home runs in a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3
Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 on Friday night.
Haniger hits grand slam in Mariners' 6-1 win. Diamondbacks ace Gallen leaves with hamstring injury
Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, two batters after Arizona ace Zac Gallen left because of tightness in his right hamstring, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night.
Joey Ortiz homers, drives in 4 runs, including winner in the 11th inning, as Brewers top Yankees 7-6
Joey Ortiz hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning and finished with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0
Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.