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The State of Hockey and the world of hockey remember Henry Boucha
"The best hockey player to come out of Minnesota" was eulogized in front of about 800 in Warroad Gardens arena.
First round of Vikings' 2022 draft looks worse by the week in 2023
The Vikings traded from the 12th to the 32nd pick in the first round and took safety Lewis Cine. He's been seldom seen on the field while most players taken between the 13th pick and Cine have started every game this season.
Fleck's Gophers have rebounded from bad losses. Now, it's a must-do.
At 2-2, the Gophers need four more victories to qualify for a bowl game. A look at their schedule shows losing to Louisiana could kill reasonable chances of getting a bid.
Foligno, Zuccarello sign contract extensions to stay with Wild
The Wild now have Foligno under contract through 2027-28 and Zuccarello through 2025-26.
Ryan gives up six runs but Twins get by Rockies 7-6
Much of the damage against Ryan came in a three-batter stretch in the fourth inning against all righthanded hitters. Later, Max Kepler hit a sacrifice fly for the win.
St. Thomas Academy gets its work in before the storm, defeats Armstrong
The Cadets, propelled by Savion Hart, scored 30 points in the first half before weather weighed in.
Reusse: 'The Sheik's' death brings back wrestling memories from Edina to Iraq
The recent death of Adnan Al-Kaissie, "The Sheik," brought back memories for rasslin' hype man Ken Resnick, who knew the difference between the honest truth and pro wrestling truth.
Anderson: Epic adventure born in Minnesota takes paddlers into the Arctic
Three years in planning and decades in dreaming, the adventure was filled with Northern Lights, wildlife and challenges. It was a life-changing experience.
Twins playoff schedule: Wild Card games, ticket updates and more
The Twins will host a best-of-three wild-card series at Target Field starting Tuesday. Here's the schedule and ticket information. Watch this article for updates.
Twins' Julien has worked hard to improve his defense
Edouard Julien went from defensive liability to serviceable infielder, though he still has room for improvement.
Cine out, Risner available for Vikings game at Carolina
Elsewhere on the injury report: Center Garrett Bradbury and edge rusher Marcus Davenport were listed as questionable for Sunday afternoon's game.
Another upset loss? Randy Johnson's Gophers-Louisiana prediction
The Gophers are coming off a crushing loss at Northwestern and could be without their top running back against a Louisiana team that shouldn't be taken lightly.
No. 2 Chanhassen takes out No. 1, topping Mankato West in Class 5A clash
The game turned when Chanhassen made a defensive stand, then drove 90 yards for a TD.
Friday night lightning weighs in on the high school football schedule
Weather impacted matters dramatically, leading to postponements and shortened games.
Souhan: Vikings' offseason decisions were logical then, rough now
Longtime Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will be on the opponent's sideline Sunday, a reminder that moving on from former stars is often easier than making improvements.
Will it be Vikings or Panthers at 0-4? Ben Goessling's preview and prediction
In one of two Week 4 NFL games between winless teams, the Vikings will face No. 1 draft pick Bryce Young, hoping to force him into mistakes while avoiding their own.
Why Dotson is the Loons' best player of late
Dotson has bounced back from major knee surgery and looked comfortable at multiple positions.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: 'The Sheik's' death brings back wrestling memories from Edina to Iraq
The recent death of Adnan Al-Kaissie, "The Sheik," brought back memories for rasslin' hype man Ken Resnick, who knew the difference between the honest truth and pro wrestling truth.
Jim Souhan
Souhan: Vikings' offseason decisions were logical then, rough now
Longtime Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will be on the opponent's sideline Sunday, a reminder that moving on from former stars is often easier than making improvements.
Vikings
First round of Vikings' 2022 draft looks worse by the week in 2023
Cine out, Risner available for Vikings game at Carolina
Will it be Vikings or Panthers at 0-4? Ben Goessling's preview and prediction
Red-zone woes: Playing Thielen may highlight Vikings' problem
Wild
Foligno, Zuccarello sign contract extensions to stay with Wild
The State of Hockey and the world of hockey remember Henry Boucha
Salary pinch no excuse, Wild owner has high expectations for season
McLellan's Wild preview; tentative TV deal for Wolves, Wild with Bally
Gophers
Fleck's Gophers have rebounded from bad losses. Now, it's a must-do.
Another upset loss? Randy Johnson's Gophers-Louisiana prediction
Kickoff: Your guide to Saturday's Gophers-Louisiana game
Gophers volleyball routs Michigan at Sports Pavilion
Wolves
To be taken seriously, Wolves know they must grow up and play seriously
Souhan: Gobert experiment enters Year 2. Why should things be different?
Timberwolves' Anderson back after scary eye injury
Four questions facing the Wolves as training camp opens
Loons
Injured Loons star Reynoso questionable for San Jose game
Messi's status for US Open Cup final on Wednesday remains unclear
Canada's women book a ticket to the Paris Olympics by defeating Jamaica
Messi Mania has grabbed hold in Major League Soccer, but will it be a long-lasting boost?
Lynx
Breanna Stewart scores 25, Liberty beat Sun 92-81 to take 2-1 lead in WNBA semifinal series
Defending champion Aces return to WNBA Finals, beat Wings 64-61 to complete sweep
She's back, she's gone: A player-by-player look at the Lynx roster
Versatile forwards including Stewart, Wilson in WNBA playoffs reflect growth of women's game
Twins
Ryan gives up six runs but Twins get by Rockies 7-6
Twins' Julien has worked hard to improve his defense
Twins playoff schedule: Wild Card games, ticket updates and more
Souhan: One of the current Twins could be your kid's Brooks Robinson
High Schools
St. Thomas Academy gets its work in before the storm, defeats Armstrong
No. 2 Chanhassen takes out No. 1, topping Mankato West in Class 5A clash
Friday night lightning weighs in on the high school football schedule
Friday's prep sports results
Outdoors
Anderson: Epic adventure born in Minnesota takes paddlers into the Arctic
Everything you need to know about this weekend's Twin Cities Marathon
North Shore residents fear marina sale will harm community
Lawsuit: Planned apartment building along St. Croix River is too tall for protected river
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Silas Bolden has 2 TDs to help No. 19 Oregon State beat No. 10 Utah 21-7
With a bold fourth-and-1 play for a touchdown, No. 19 Oregon State showed it wasn't going to let one loss define the season.
J.P. Crawford's grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers
J.P. Crawford grabbed the celebratory trident and raised it toward the sky eliciting even more cheers from the fans in his home ballpark.
Freeman hits 59th double, Asian American managers make history in Dodgers' win over Giants
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and acting Giants skipper Kai Correa stood for a photo as they exchanged pregame lineup cards. They were believed to be the first managers or head coaches of Asian descent to face each other in any of the four major U.S. sports.
Urquidy brilliant in emergency start, pitches Astros to crucial 2-1 win over Diamondbacks
José Urquidy had already delivered five brilliant innings in an emergency start when Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker ambled to the mound in the sixth, ready to take the right-hander out of the game after Arizona's Ketel Marte reached on a leadoff single.