Vikings trade down, take Virginia Tech OL Christian Darrisaw at No. 23 in NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings traded back from the No. 14 pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night and took Virginia Tech offensive lineman Christian Darrisaw at No. 23 overall.

Marshall native Trey Lance selected No. 3 overall by 49ers in NFL Draft

The Marshall football community is smiling and celebrating Thursday night after Trey Lance was selected No. 3 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Draft.

Timberwolves' Malik Beasley resumes on-court workouts, Jarrett Culver out for season

The Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday announced Malik Beasley is back on the court, working ot come back from a hamstring injury, and Jarrett Culver will miss the remainder of the season with a right ankle injury.

Opportunity lost for Wild as St. Louis Blues rally for 4-3 win

The Minnesota Wild had a chance to move up to the No. 2 spot in the Honda West Wednesday night, but it slipped away as the St. Louis Blues rallied in the third period for a 4-3 win at Xcel Energy Center.

NFL Draft preview: What should the Vikings do at #14? Where does Trey Lance go?
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The NFL Draft starts Thursday night, and the Minnesota Vikings will be on the clock with the No. 14 overall selection. But that is just one of the Minnesota connections for this year's draft.

Gophers football Spring Game: What you need to know

The University of Minnesota football team is hosting its Spring Game at 11 a.m. Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

How to win $1,000 for free on Cubs vs. Braves

Two of MLB's premier franchises look to get back on track Wednesday, and you could win big absolutely for free.

Former Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater traded to Denver Broncos

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was traded from the Carolina Panthers to the Denver Broncos on Wednesday for a 6th round pick.

U Board of Regents approves contract for Gophers coach Ben Johnson

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted on Wednesday to approve the contract for new Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson.

Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov focused on team amid historic rookie season

Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is making his case for the Calder Trophy, leading NHL rookies with 41 points with nine games to play before the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Floyd Mayweather will fight Logan Paul in an exhibition match on June 6

Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming out of retirement -- again -- and this time he’s going toe-to-toe with an even more unlikely opponent than some of his recent headline-grabbing bouts.