June 2015: No. 1 pick Karl-Anthony Towns shares a laugh with the man who chose him: then-head coach Flip Saunders.

Souhan: This is KAT's chance to prove Flip Saunders was right

The series against Phoenix will give Karl-Anthony Towns an opportunity unlike any he's had before to prove the faith people have shown in him. Can KAT come through?
Jaxon Howard had offers from across the country when he committed to LSU on July 1, 2022 at Robbinsdale Cooper High School.



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Gophers

Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers

10:43am
Former Cooper star and LSU defensive end Jaxon Howard, the most highly touted high school football recruit in Minnesota last year, has committed to the Gophers
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a non-call on Suns forward Kevin Durant during the regular-season finale.
Randball

A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves

11:42am
The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after going 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark  talks during a press conference on Wednesday.
Randball

Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference

6:27am
Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Naz Reid has become a fan favorite and integral part of the Timberwolves.
Daily Delivery

Inside the Naz Reid story with Chris Hine; a Jefferson trade idea

10:37am
Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joined host Michael Rand to talk about the upcoming playoff series against Phoenix and his excellent profile of center Naz Reid. Plus, Vikings and Wild talk.
Georgia's Brock Bowers is the undisputed No. 1 in deep class of NFL tight end prospects.
Vikings

Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one

6:32am
Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Taylor Woodson (21) defends against Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in March.
Gophers

Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U

6:23am
The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
Outdoors

Anderson: Celebrate Earth Day by rekindling a real connection to nature.

11:52am
People who've been exposed to nature, and value those experiences, can change their behavior toward it. A story about law-breaking duck hunters reaffirms that position.
Gophers

Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball

April 18
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.

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