Wild
October 22, 2016
Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Murray, left, tries to move the puck past Chicago Blackhawks' Artem Anisimov, of Russia, during the first period of an NHL

Blue Jackets get first win

Zach Werenski, Nick Foligno and William Karlsson each scored as the Blue Jackets beat the Blackhawks for their first victory of the season. Also on Friday night, the Islanders and Red Wings won.
Gophers
October 22, 2016
Huskies junior forward Judd Peterson (center, pictured in a November 2015 game against the Gophers) scored his third goal of the game with 1:13 remain

St. Cloud State rallies for OT hockey victory over Gophers

The Huskies rallied from three goals down with 11 minutes left in regulation to win in overtime at Mariucci Arena.
High Schools
October 22, 2016

Friday's prep sports results

Here's Friday's results in high school sports:
Wolves
October 22, 2016
Charlotte Hornets' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves' Brandon Rush during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball gam

Wolves' big men guard rim well in trouncing Hornets

Thibodeau's D is based on defending the rim, building a wall behind the guards.
Gophers
October 22, 2016
Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome, left, is tripped by Minnesota linebacker Carter Coughlin in the second half of an NCAA college football game in

Long way to go for Gophers' 2017 football recruiting

The Big Ten has surged in the national recruiting rankings this season, but so far, it's a trend that hasn't extended to the Gophers.
Sports
October 22, 2016
Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight (8) fakes a hand off to teammate Trayveon Williams (5) during an NCAA college football game against Prairie View A

What to watch today in college football

No. 6 Texas A&M plays at No. 1 Alabama in a battle of the Southeastern Conference's two remaining unbeaten teams. The winner will have the inside track to a berth in the SEC Championship Game, presumably with a playoff shot on the line.
Gophers
October 22, 2016

Friday's college hockey roundup

Brock Boeser's goal on a penalty shot with 7 minutes, 8 seconds to play gave North Dakota, ranked No. 1 in the USCHO.com national poll, a 3-2 comeback victory over Bemidji State on Friday night in a nonconference game at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Sports
October 22, 2016
U.S. women's soccer match is one more local net gain

U.S. women's soccer match is one more local net gain

Friendly match against Switzerland latest in string of major soccer events.
Sports
October 22, 2016
Colorado Rapids defender Eric Miller, left, is from Woodbury and might be available for United to take in the MLS expansion draft in December along wi

Three MLS players from Minnesota could be available in expansion draft

The expansion draft might provide a few options in the form of Minnesotans who could lead their home team into MLS, a little like former Mr. Hockey and Gophers standout Darby Hendrickson did in the Wild's inaugural NHL season.
Sports
October 22, 2016

Women's soccer friendly at a glance: U.S. national team vs. Switzerland

It's the second friendly of a two-match series. The U.S. defeated the Swiss team 4-0 on Wednesday in Utah.
Sports
October 22, 2016

Minnesota United-Carolina game preview

Minnesota United's 3-1 victory against FC Edmonton 3-1 last week snapped a six-match winless streak. Now the Loons (11-11-8) play at Carolina needing every point possible to keep its hold on the fourth and final playoff spot.
Sports
October 22, 2016
United Statesí Miguel Ibarra chases the ball during the second half of a friendly soccer match against Panama, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Carson, C

Soccer short takes

Another potential candidate for Minnesota United in MLS is former Loons star Miguel Ibarra, who shot to fame when he was called up to the U.S. men's national team while with Minnesota.

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