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Team Leader | Sports

Phone: 612-673-1740

Dennis Brackin is an assistant sports editor mainly responsible for coverage of the Twins and University of Minnesota sports.

For Kirilenko, it's back to Utah where it all came together

The Wolves forward admits it will be "a little bit special" returning to Utah, where he spent a decade developing into a stalwart player.

Updated: January 02, 2013, - 03:53 PM

Fasching gets St. John's coaching job, upsetting some alumni

The pick to replace legendary coach John Gagliardi is a former player and assistant there, but he's not Eden Prairie's Mike Grant, and that troubles some supporters. One called the search process "a colossal waste of time."

Updated: December 29, 2012, - 05:25 AM

Morris era intersects steroids era in latest vote

In his 14th year of eligibility, the St. Paul native shares a Hall of Fame ballot with names like Bonds, Clemens and Sosa.

Updated: December 16, 2012, - 07:22 AM

Tommies QB O'Connell: Big talent from a small town

QB Matt O'Connell from tiny Clear Lake, Wis., attracted little interest from larger colleges, but St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso knew he'd be a standout.

Updated: November 28, 2012, - 11:40 PM

Legendary Gagliardi decides to call it quits

The winningest coach in college football history leaves at age 86 after 60 years at St. John's University.

Updated: November 20, 2012, - 11:51 AM

Timberwolves: Pale in comparison to the rest of the NBA

When Wolves offseason moves built a squad that's glaringly white, skeptics chimed in about motives.

Updated: October 28, 2012, - 10:07 AM

Less-restrictive policy beefs up MIAC rosters

By letting D-I and D-II transfers keep their redshirt years, more talent has migrated to the league.

Updated: September 25, 2012, - 11:37 PM

College path speaks volumes about Tommies' James

The All-America center found his way at St. Thomas.

Updated: August 31, 2012, - 12:39 AM

'I'm blessed:' Concordia player gets second chance

After life on the streets and failure in school, Concordia-St. Paul football player Jermaine Clemon found "Mom and Dad," a stable life - and hope he wants to share.

Updated: August 22, 2012, - 11:48 AM