Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori addresses the media Wednesday. Chris Finch will still coach the playoff series with the Nuggets in some fashion afte

Timberwolves assistant Nori fills in for Finch in a pinch

Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday after a sideline collision near the end of a series-clinching victory over the Suns, thrusting Micah Nori into a more pivotal role on the bench.
It appears President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly knew the route to Timberwolves success early on.
Wolves

Scoggins: Wolves' decisionmaker knew what to do, what not to do

May 1
When he was named the new president of basketball operations, Tim Connelly warned he wouldn't be "scared to forge our own path." He found a route to prominence.
The Twins' Jose Miranda notches an RBI single during the seventh inning against the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday.
Twins

Twins extend winning streak to 10 games by sweeping White Sox

May 1
Seven of the team's victories during that span came against Chicago, which has the worst record in baseball.
Guard Courtney Williams is ready and willing to make some noise in her first season with the Lynx.
Lynx

Guard Courtney Williams' biggest asset for Lynx: Her voice

May 1
Even as a newcomer to the team, Williams isn't afraid to call it as she sees it, and Lynx boss Cheryl Reeve approves.
Mike Randolph is tied for the state record in boys hockey coaching victories with 707.
High Schools

Legendary boys hockey coach Randolph loses his job

May 1
St. Thomas Academy has decided not to renew his contract because of "little things," the state's co-leader in career victories said.
Toronto's Natalie Spooner, right, battles for position with Minnesota's Lee Stecklein (2) in front of goaltender Maddie Rooney during the third period
Sports

Toronto clinches top spot in PWHL with 4-1 win over Minnesota

May 1
Natalie Spooner scored twice and Toronto clinched first place in the inaugural season of the Professional Women's Hockey League with a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Comcast dropped Bally Sports channels on Tuesday night.
Randball

5 things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North

May 1
The latest twist in a long and frustrating road for local sports fans came Tuesday night when Comcast, a huge cable operator in Minnesota, dropped Bally Sports North. What happens now?
Gophers

Former Gophers QB Kaliakmanis wins starting job at Rutgers

May 1
Incumbent starter Gavin Wimsatt entered the transfer portal after Athan Kaliakmanis' strong showing in the spring game.
Twins

Buxton pulled from Twins game with knee soreness

May 1
Byron Buxton pulled up short of second base on a stolen base attempt, slowing to a jog before reaching the base.

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