How did the Timberwolves defense thrive without Rudy?
Point guard Mike Conley said extra effort from everyone helped fill the hole in Game 2 victory at Denver.
Two U men's basketball targets featured on this star-filled AAU team
The D1 Minnesota team of high school sophomores is among almost 300 teams playing this weekend at an AAU tournament that will take over gyms in the west metro.
Live: Twins, Mariners back in action. Follow on Gameview.
The Twins and Mariners are in action at Target Field for the third game of their four-game series. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get updates from around MLB.
How Natalie Darwitz built a pro women's hockey team in a few months
PWHL Minnesota GM Natalie Darwitz has constructed a roster, negotiated contracts, hired coaches, made a trade, swept floors and unpacked smelly equipment — anything to get the team off the ground.
When will McCarthy make his first start at quarterback for the Vikings?
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Wolves halftime: Red Panda, balancing acts and a dog steal the show
Red Panda, "Christian and Scooby" and others are among the novelty acts that travel the continent to perform during intermissions of basketball and hockey games. "What you might be able to do on your feet, I can do on my hands," one said.
Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3
Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again.
Wolves
Want Timberwolves playoff tickets? It will cost you . . . a lot.
How big is the demand for tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Wolves-Nuggets series? And how much will it cost you to get a seat? Or a good seat?
Colleges
Reusse: With influx of out-of-state recruits, St. Olaf baseball rises to MIAC's top
Two-way standout Sam Lavin, from Algonquin, Ill., is among the players who've discovered St. Olaf as a potential stepping stone.
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