Gophers: Justin Walley, Kyler Baugh emerging as new leaders on defense
The Gophers' football team wraps up spring practice this week, culminating in the team’s annual Spring Game on Saturday, now indoors at Athletes Village for the third time in four years and closed to fans.
The Gophers' football team wraps up spring practice this week, culminating in the team’s annual Spring Game on Saturday, now indoors at Athletes Village for the third time in four years and closed to fans.
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Pablo Lopez signs contract extension with Twins [Press conference]
Getting high-end starting pitching like Pablo Lopez was one of the top priorities for the Minnesota Twins entering the 2023 season. They’re now making sure Lopez is with the Twins long-term. After a promising start to the season, the Twins announced Friday they’ve signed Lopez to a four-year extension. He’s now under contract in Minnesota through the 2027 season.
Getting high-end starting pitching like Pablo Lopez was one of the top priorities for the Minnesota Twins entering the 2023 season. They’re now making sure Lopez is with the Twins long-term. After a promising start to the season, the Twins announced Friday they’ve signed Lopez to a four-year extension. He’s now under contract in Minnesota through the 2027 season.
Here are the top 15 US cities producing the most major league athletes
The top city may surprise you based on the release of a new study.
The top city may surprise you based on the release of a new study.
Timberwolves can't finish comeback in 122-113 loss to Nuggets, come home down 0-2
The Minnesota Timberwolves are staring an 0-2 hole in the face after a 122-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night, and they couldn’t finish off a massive comeback.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are staring an 0-2 hole in the face after a 122-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night, and they couldn’t finish off a massive comeback.
Marc-Andre Fleury calls performance in Wild's 7-3 Game 2 loss at Dallas 'embarrassing'
Dean Evason and the Minnesota Wild will have some explaining to do after a 7-3 loss to the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday night to even their series 1-1.
Dean Evason and the Minnesota Wild will have some explaining to do after a 7-3 loss to the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs Wednesday night to even their series 1-1.
Fans, bars don't like late start for Wild, Wolves
Late starts for the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves in the playoffs isn't sitting well with fans and business owners.
Late starts for the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves in the playoffs isn't sitting well with fans and business owners.
Tiger Woods recovering after ankle surgery, rest of majors in doubt
Tiger Woods is recovering from another surgery. Woods has posted on Twitter that he had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone.
Tiger Woods is recovering from another surgery. Woods has posted on Twitter that he had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone.
Gophers football team moves Saturday's Spring Game indoors, closed to public
The University of Minnesota football team is moving its April 22 Spring Game indoors and it will be closed to the public for the second straight year, coach PJ Fleck announced on Wednesday.
The University of Minnesota football team is moving its April 22 Spring Game indoors and it will be closed to the public for the second straight year, coach PJ Fleck announced on Wednesday.
Vikings: Why trading for Trey Lance would be a bad idea
The Vikings and 49ers reportedly had talks at the NFL Combine about quarterback Trey Lance.
The Vikings and 49ers reportedly had talks at the NFL Combine about quarterback Trey Lance.
Minnesota sports trifecta: Sunday a rare chance to see Twins, 2 home playoff games in 1 day
The Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves and Wild all have home games on Sunday, separated by a total of just less than eight hours between start times.
The Minnesota Twins, Timberwolves and Wild all have home games on Sunday, separated by a total of just less than eight hours between start times.
Vikings: Celebration of life for Bud Grant set for May 21 at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that a celebration of life for Bud Grant will be held at noon Sunday, May 21, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that a celebration of life for Bud Grant will be held at noon Sunday, May 21, at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings safety Harrison Smith pondered free agency, retiring before return to Minnesota
Harrison Smith is back with the Vikings for his 12th season after facing the possibility of being released or even retiring.
Harrison Smith is back with the Vikings for his 12th season after facing the possibility of being released or even retiring.
Minnesota Vikings begin practices
Several Minnesota Vikings players are taking part in voluntary workouts, officially beginning work toward their next season?s goals.
Several Minnesota Vikings players are taking part in voluntary workouts, officially beginning work toward their next season?s goals.
Wild beat Stars in 3-2 double OT thriller on Ryan Hartman goal to open playoffs
It took more than 92 minutes of game time for it to happen, but the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in double overtime to steal a road win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
It took more than 92 minutes of game time for it to happen, but the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in double overtime to steal a road win in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Standout lacrosse player hurt in crash on college campus gets outpouring of support
Prayers and well wishes continue to pour in for a standout lacrosse player from the metro, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a car just off his college campus over the weekend.
Prayers and well wishes continue to pour in for a standout lacrosse player from the metro, who suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a car just off his college campus over the weekend.
Vikings center Garrett Bradbury happy to be back in Minnesota
Garrett Bradbury walked into TCO Performance Center on Monday getting plenty of hugs, handshakes and smiles from his teammates and coaches.
Garrett Bradbury walked into TCO Performance Center on Monday getting plenty of hugs, handshakes and smiles from his teammates and coaches.
Vikings safety Lewis Cine 'doing great' in working way back from leg injury
The Minnesota Vikings started their voluntary offseason workout program on Monday, and one of the happiest to be in the building at TCO Performance Center was safety Lewis Cine.
The Minnesota Vikings started their voluntary offseason workout program on Monday, and one of the happiest to be in the building at TCO Performance Center was safety Lewis Cine.
Boston Marathon 2023: Defending champ Evans Chebet wins, spoils Kipchoge debut
Defending champion Evans Chebet won the Boston Marathon again on Monday with an unofficial 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds.
Defending champion Evans Chebet won the Boston Marathon again on Monday with an unofficial 2 hours, 5 minutes, 54 seconds.
Charles Barkley, Minnesota sports fans annoyed with late playoff start times
Charles Barkley and Minnesota sports fans were not happy about the Timberwolves' late start time on Sunday night to open the NBA Playoffs.
Charles Barkley and Minnesota sports fans were not happy about the Timberwolves' late start time on Sunday night to open the NBA Playoffs.
Timberwolves open NBA Playoffs with 109-80 blowout loss to Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened the NBA Playoffs with a 109-80 loss to the Denver Nuggets Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened the NBA Playoffs with a 109-80 loss to the Denver Nuggets Sunday night.