Denver forward Aaron Gordon, left, defends a shot attempt by Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the third quarter of Game 3 at Target Center on

Wolves stifled, humbled in 117-90 Game 3 loss to Nuggets

The Nuggets showed why they are the defending NBA champions, handing the Wolves their first playoff loss in a decisive rout at Target Center.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy said of his first NFL practice: "I was just trying to be in the present, take in the moment, and I had so much fun o
Vikings

McCarthy loses bet, learns from his coach's mistake all in first Vikings practice

May 10
Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy gained a valuable and exhausting lesson about talking trash to the opposing defense.
The Wolves' Anthony Edwards (5) and Rudy Gobert (27) defend the Nuggets' Jamal Murray (27) in the first quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference se
Wolves

Souhan: Wolves fall from pedestal, now face a fight

May 10
A lack of defensive intensity and shotmaking cost the Wolves in their first playoff loss this season.
Twins righthander Joe Ryan gave up one run in seven innings at Toronto on Friday night.
Twins

Twins hang on to beat Blue Jays 3-2 after Ryan goes seven innings

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Joe Ryan struck out seven, and rescued a Twins offense that looked overmatched against Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi.
Minneapolis native Lu'Cye Patterson, left, has decided to transfer from Charlotte to play his final year of eligibility with the Gophers.
Gophers

Charlotte hoops transfer Patterson returns home, commits to Gophers

May 10
Minneapolis native Lu'Cye Patterson, who averaged 14.6 points per game for Charlotte last season, is transferring home to Minnesota.
Debbie Weinberg, 87, normally would be watching her beloved Minnesota Twins on television, but instead finds other ways to pass the time at her home i
Twins

Neal: Hurt most by Bally-Comcast fight? Superfans like Debbie

May 10
The most-tenured of fans can't watch their Twins on TV, and that might be the best reason of all to settle this squabble. C'mon, CEOs, figure this out.
Dave Doucot shows off the new ”Naz Reid” tattoo he got on his fingers by Marika George at Beloved Tattoo in Roseville on Friday.
Local

Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3

May 10
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
Loons

Ramsay's Loons by the numbers: An analytical look at new playstyle

May 10
After seven games under Ramsay, a few key stats shed more light on the Loons' new approach to possession and positioning.
Outdoors

Anderson: After more than six decades, the fishing opener still brings them together

May 9
Growing up in south Minneapolis, these kids-turned-octogenarians have caught limits of walleyes — and memories.

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