USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be drafted by the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick. Then what?

Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .

This mock draft has offensive players taken with the top seven picks. So if you like defense, you really don't need to show up for the start.
Jaden McDaniels scores against the Suns in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series Tuesday at Target Center.
Wolves

Tenacious defense, McDaniels' anger spark Wolves to Game 2 win

6:22am
Jaden McDaniels shoved Phoenix star Devin Booker during a second-quarter confrontation and then the Wolves pushed around the Suns for the rest of the night for a 105-93 win.
Brennan Rigsby (4) takes a shot for Oregon against South Carolina on March 21 in the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh.
Gophers

Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure

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The Gophers had an increasing need at guard after Elijah Hawkins entered the transfer portal earlier this week.
Alissa Pili signs a stuffed animal for fan Tala Hubbard, 2, while standing with Carley Knox, Lynx president of business operations, and head coach Che
Variety

Yuen: Lynx No. 1 pick Pili, finds 'blessing' fueling dreams of Samoan, Indigenous kids

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We in Minnesota are about to witness the legions of fans from two under-represented communities who flock to see "Pili Power."
Salary cap issues will have an impact on who's back with the Wild next season.
Wild

Wild roster 2024-25: Who stays, who goes after playoff failure?

7:21am
The Wild's salary cap problems will have an impact of how quickly the team can recover from their failure to make the playoffs. Hockey writer Sarah McLellan looks at who could be gone and why.
The Great Gear-Up & Gather is a first-time event Sunday at St. Paul Brewing.
Outdoors

St. Paul event organizers aim for spirit of Midwest Mountaineering expos

32 minutes ago
The Great Gear-up & Gather is meant to create a space for connection of outdoor community in the spirit of the now-closed Minneapolis retailer, organizer says.
The Gophers and coach P.J. Fleck got another commitment from the transfer portal on Tuesday.
Gophers

U football continues strong activity in transfer portal with QB addition

11:27am
The Gophers received a commitment from quarterback Dylan Wittke out of Virginia Tech, who ESPN rated as a Top-40 QB in the Class of 2023.
Daily Delivery

Looking back at giant Wolves win and ahead to crucial Vikings draft

11:26am
On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand dissected the Timberwolves' 105-93 victory over the Suns and chatter with Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer about Thursday's NFL draft.
Vikings

Vikings fan guide to the 2024 NFL draft: TV, radio, picks and more

19 minutes ago
The Vikings currently have nine of the 257 selections in the NFL draft, which starts Thursday and runs all weekend. Here's everything you need to follow the action.

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