Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense
The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
Twins lose 5-4 to Tigers as struggles mount late
Thielbar surrendered a two-out single, committed a throwing error on a pickoff attempt and gave up a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth for the Twins' fifth straight loss.
Wild rumblings: Gustavsson wants to return, Faber played despite broken ribs
Coach John Hynes will lead the U.S. world championship team in May, which could include Matt Boldy.
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?
Former Cooper football star Howard transfers from LSU to Gophers
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, Suns needed time after making big trades
Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
Quarterback of the future? This Vikings mystery is about to end.
Part 6 of a series: Six quarterbacks are on the draft radar to fill both practical and philosophical needs for the Vikings.
Wolves
Reusse: Wolves need stopper for Booker? NAW, it's not a problem.
The best way to stop Phoenix scoring threat Devin Booker may be on the Timberwolves bench, which means there could be extra minutes for Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
Twins
Former Twins top draft pick Dave McCarty dead at 54
The No. 3 overall pick in the 1991 draft lasted 11 major league seasons with seven teams in all.
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