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Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski talked to the Blue Devils during a game against Maryland in the 2001 Final Four. Krzyzewski’s third NCAA title came in th

The Duke-Minneapolis connection: 'We love it there,' Krzyzewski says

Duke and coach Mike Krzyzewski hope to maintain perfect NCAA record in Final Fours held in Minneapolis.
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  • THE FINAL FOUR: Road to Minneapolis
Tyson Barrie celebrated with his Avalanche teammates after scoring a goal against the Wild in the first period at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night.
Wild

Competition gaining on Wild after loss to Avalanche

12:25am
Costly loss to Avalanche filled with missed opportunities.
  • Postgame: Wild's Zucker hasn't slowed down after escaping serious injury
The Warriors' Andrew Bogut dunked over the Timberwolves' defense in Golden State's 117-107 victory at Target Center on Tuesday.
Wolves

Wolves' hot start fades against relentless Warriors

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Karl-Anthony Towns' 20-20 game went to waste as tired Warriors stars go through their incredible motions.
  • NCAA tournament is a family affair for Tyus and Tre Jones
The Vikings need quality offensive linemen, but General Manager Rick Spielman hasn't done much for that position thus far in the offseason.
Vikings

Souhan: Spielman, Vikings having fruitless offseason attracting offensive linemen

12:26am
This April, the GM needs to draft an offensive lineman or two who are capable of starting. Will he or not?
  • Vikings re-sign kicker Bailey to one-year deal
The Road to Minneapolis did in fact start here Tuesday night in Dayton, Ohio, as it has for every NCAA tournament since 2001.
Gophers

Scoggins: Dayton is home to an annual smaller opening to the Big Dance

12:36am
The city and NCAA create a setting here that is similar to other tournament sites. There are March Madness banners everywhere, police escorts for teams, practices open to the public, national TV.
  • Fairleigh Dickinson rallies for first ever NCAA tourney win
Ronald Torreyes, left, and Tyler Austin are with the Twins, trying to prove the Yankees made a mistake by keeping other players instead of them.
Twins

Former Yankees teammates look for a shot on Twins

12:51am
But the team might not have room for either Ronald Torreyes, left, or Tyler Austin.
  • Morneau to throw out first pitch, Har Mar Superstar to sing anthem at Twins opener
Guards Amir Coffey (5) and Dupree McBrayer are two of the veteran players who are trying to share their 2017 NCAA tournament experience and knowledge
Gophers

Gophers veterans do their best to prepare younger teammates for NCAA tournament pressure

12:22am
Three starters played in the 2017 loss in Milwaukee.
  • Rick Pitino out of country, will miss son coaching Gophers vs. Louisville
High Schools

East Ridge talent, Tesdahl take first tournament trip with winning mindset

March 19
The Raptors, seeded third in Class 4A and winners of 24 consecutive games, open against Eastview on Wednesday. Plus four story lines for the tournament.
  • Absence of 58 years from state tournament but parallels remain for Mahtomedi boys' basketball
Gophers

Departures leave Gophers hockey with younger squad next season

12:20am
Nine seniors plus the starting goalie will be gone.
  • U forwards Walker, Pitlick earn Big Ten hockey awards
Vikings

Vikings re-sign kicker Bailey to one-year deal

12:47am
Local

Morneau to throw out first pitch, Har Mar Superstar to sing anthem at Twins opener

12:28am
Wild

Postgame: Wild's Zucker hasn't slowed down after escaping serious injury

March 19
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