Sports

St. Paul Saints ball pig’s name has a Bill Murray connection

May 4, 2021 9:41pm CDT

The St. Paul Saints went out of this world for the name of this season's ball pig.

Timberwolves Anthony Edwards earns 2nd NBA Rookie of the Month honor

May 4, 2021 5:29pm CDT

For the second straight time, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was named the Western Conference Rookie of the Month on Tuesday.

Ben Johnson adds Marcus Jenkins to Gophers basketball coaching staff

May 4, 2021 3:54pm CDT

Ben Johnson on Tuesday announced Marcus Jenkins as the last assistant for the Gophers men's basketball coaching staff for the 2021-22 season.

Gophers basketball adds guard Luke Loewe as roster shuffle continues

May 4, 2021 12:39pm CDT

Gophers basketball coach Ben Johnson announced the team's newest addition on Monday, William & Mary transfer guard Luke Loewe.

Minnesota Wild and Twins get thrilling wins, minutes and a few miles apart

May 4, 2021 12:08pm CDT

Chances are if you’re a Minnesota sports fan with access to Bally Sports North, you had a busy night Monday with the remote control.

Twins' CF Byron Buxton named AL Player of the Month for April

May 3, 2021 5:15pm CDT

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been among the best players in Major League Baseball to start the season, and he was honored for it Monday.

Rashod Bateman, Benjamin St.-Juste make history for Gophers in NFL Draft

May 3, 2021 2:27pm CDT

Rashod Bateman and Benjamin St.-Juste became the first Gophers to each be selected in the top 75 of the NFL Draft for the first time since 1978.

Takeaways: Gophers hold annual Spring Game at TCF Bank Stadium

May 3, 2021 1:49pm CDT

The University of Minnesota football team held its annual Spring Game on Saturday, and it could not have been a better day at TCF Bank Stadium.

Takeaways from the Minnesota Vikings 2021 NFL Draft

May 3, 2021 12:33pm CDT

The NFL Draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings have added 11 players and filled various needs over the three-day stretch.

GM Rick Spielman says Vikings rookies will get shot to make early impact for team

May 2, 2021 10:56pm CDT

The Vikings made a whopping 11 picks in this year's draft, one year after setting a record with 15 selections in the 2020 draft.

Maroon beats Gold 24-17 in Gophers Spring Game at TCF Bank Stadium

May 1, 2021 9:29pm CDT

On a picture perfect day for football at TCF Bank Stadium, Team Maroon held off a potential game-tying drive by Team Gold in a 24-17 win in the annual Gophers Spring Game.

Vikings take Texas A&M quarterback with first of four 3rd round picks

April 30, 2021 9:33pm CDT

The Vikings took what could be their quarterback of the future on Friday night, taking Kellen Mond from Texas A&M with their first 3rd round selection.

Former Gophers DB Benjamin St.-Juste drafted by Washington Football Team in 3rd round

April 30, 2021 9:07pm CDT

For the second straight year, the University of Minnesota football team has a defensive player in the secondary going to the National Football League.

USA Curling relocating headquarters to Vikings campus in Eagan, Minnesota

April 30, 2021 6:34pm CDT

The United State Curling Association says it is moving its headquarters from Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the Viking Lakes campus in Eagan, Minnesota.