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From Lindsay Whalen to Rachel Banham: A once-a-decade Lynx trade

From Lindsay Whalen to Rachel Banham: A once-a-decade Lynx trade

They are two players whose styles are so distinct from one another that it really doesn’t make much sense to compare them. But their paths make them inextricably linked.
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Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine denied St. Cloud State's Easton Brodzinski during Minnesota's victory in the Mariucci Classic championship game.
Puck drop

Down the stretch, Minnesota men's teams solidify tourney prospects

8:08am
Minnesota State and UMD are locks to make the 16-team field, while red-hot Bemidji State is closing in on a bid and the Gophers sit on the bubble with one weekend left in the regular season.
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Royce Lewis was daunted last season by too few hits and too much advice. “I’m actually very excited that happened,” he said, “because it can o
Twins

After season of adversity, top Twins prospect Lewis looks for a big year

12:03pm
Royce Lewis was in a rut during the 2019 season that slowed his ascent through the Twins farm system. "I literally didn't think I was going to make it for a while there," said the 20-year-old shortstop.
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Chaska goalie Carter Wishart tracked the puck during the Hawks' 4-1 upset of top-seeded Prior Lake in the Class 2A, Section 6 semifinals on Saturday.
Puck Drop

51 Hours of Fury: Section hockey finals feature Chaska's unexpected rise

11:20am
The intensity of the boys' hockey section finals starts Wednesday and runs through Friday, with upset-minded Chaska one game from state for the first time in more than 20 years.
  • Wednesday's section hockey tournament schedule
Randball: Actually, there are many reasons to anticipate a Diggs trade
Vikings

Randball: Actually, there are many reasons to anticipate a Diggs trade

February 25
Rick Spielman’s money quote, whereby he told reporters that “there’s no reason to anticipate [Stefon Diggs] is not going to be a Minnesota Viking,” is complicated by an immediate rebuttal.
  • Spielman: 'No reason' to think Diggs won't remain with Vikings
teammates congratulated Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (9) on his second goal of the game, late in the second period.
Wild

Koivu doubles season output with two goals, Wild holds off Columbus

6:48am
Mikko Koivu had scored only two goals all season entering Tuesday's game at the X, and the two he scored against Columbus was a needed boost for the Wild.
  • After trade vanishes, Parise 'not disappointed' he's still with Wild
Ohio State's C.J. Walker, center, Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur, left, and Marcus Carr chase a loose ball during the first half in January.
Gophers

Pitino relying on young Gophers players when he'd rather not

7:11am
Northwestern, Nebraska and Minnesota are at the bottom of the Big Ten. They also are the three teams getting the least production from their junior and senior classes.
  • Lack of production from older players: How bad is it for the U?
Wolves

Reusse: KAT's got a friend in Russell, which is supposed to make us optimistic

February 25
The NBA not about trying to win tonight's game. It's about interpersonal relationships. It's about players with $150 million contracts being placed in the role of martyrs
  • Saunders wants Wolves to 'be loud' even if it makes them uncomfortable
NFL combine

U's Johnson sitting out combine tests as he prepares for draft

7:21am
Tyler Johnson won't participate in Thursday night's NFL combine athletic tests. "I'm not where I want to be right now," he said.
  • NFL's new combine drills may help scouts, attract more fans
Twins

Podcast: Confident Twins are talking about World Series

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Gophers

Ex-U hockey assistant moved from job to job, despite sex allegations

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