WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial

The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

Stanley Cup 2022: Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay Lightning

With a mix of speed, high-end talent and the experiences gained from those defeats, Colorado broke through this time.

Twins pitching coach leaving team for college gig

Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is abruptly leaving the team midseason to accept the same position with a college team.

Minnesota Aurora FC rolling into playoffs
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Undefeated during its inaugural season, the Minnesota Aurora FC have their eyes on the playoffs and possibly a championship.

Is Vikings' Kevin O'Connell the next coordinator-to-head coach success story?

Kevin O'Connell is the second-youngest active head coach in the NFL at 37 years old. But it wasn't a lock that the Vikings would go with a young coordinator.

Takeaways: How did the Minnesota Timberwolves fare in the NBA Draft?

Tim Connelly's first NBA Draft with the Minnesota Timberwolves was a busy one, highlighted by trading for Auburn center Walker Kessler, and Duke guard Wendell Moore Jr. in the first round.

Gophers basketball to travel to Virginia Tech Nov. 28 for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team announced Friday morning it will travel to Virginia Tech on Nov. 28 for the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Timberwolves trade for Auburn center Walker Kessler, Duke guard Wendell Moore in NBA Draft

After a series of trades, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Auburn center Walker Kessler and Duke guard Wendell Moore in the first round of the NBA Draft Thursday night.

Report details decline in women coaching in athletics last 50 years

Once women’s athletics became required, opportunities for women began to decline in comparison to men. A yearly report details how each university ranks among equity opportunity.

Title IX?s impact on Minnesota coaching
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The University of Minnesota?s Tucker Center has released a report on the history of women coaches for Minnesota athletics as a part of celebrating 50 years of Title IX.

With Parker Fox out for season again, what’s next for the Gophers?

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson made official on Wednesday what was feared earlier this week: Parker Fox is out for the second straight season due to a knee injury.

Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue

U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.

Minnesota United signs Adrian Heath to 2-year contract extension

It hasn’t been the start to the 2022 season that Minnesota United wanted, but the Loons are sticking with head coach Adrian Heath for the foreseeable future.

Ely woman cherishes varsity letter earned before Title IX
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In the late 1950s, long before Title IX solidified women?s rights to play sports, Virginia Shepherd received a varsity letter for synchronized swimming, a letter she was almost forced to give back after someone complained to the school board about women being honored for athletics.

Twins' bullpen falters late in 11-10 loss to Cleveland Guardians

The Twins' bullpen gave up seven runs on six hits over three innings in an 11-10 loss to the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night at Target Field.