Wild
March 22, 2017
Good news for Wild: No changes at practice, for a change

Good news for Wild: No changes at practice, for a change

The same lines and the same defensive pairs were on the ice as the Wild looks for its first winning streak since Feb. 27-28 on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Sports
March 22, 2017
Thomas de Villardi

Already thin United lineup gets thinner with injury to de Villardi

Left-back Thomas de Villardi left practice Wednesday on crutches. He is the fifth injured player for United this young season.
March 22, 2017
How does Thibodeau keep injured LaVine in the loop? 'Yell at him daily'

How does Thibodeau keep injured LaVine in the loop? 'Yell at him daily'

Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau, with a smile, said he has a way to keep injured Zach LaVine feeling like part of the team.
High Schools
March 22, 2017
Hero's return: North High legend El-Amin back at state tournament

Hero's return: North High legend El-Amin back at state tournament

Khalid El-Amin, the star of Minneapolis North's three consecutive state championships teams from 1995-1997, returned to the tournament Wednesday where he is trying to start a career in broadcasting.
Sports
March 22, 2017
United could be missing nine players Saturday at New England

United could be missing nine players Saturday at New England

Defender Joe Greenspan is back at practice after a concussion. But a suspension, national team call-ups and injuries will deplete United's roster against the Revolution.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Spring practice full speed ahead for Fleck, Gophers football

Spring practice full speed ahead for Fleck, Gophers football

It was the Gophers' third spring practice under P.J. Fleck, the first that was open to the media, and the new coach's everyday exuberance was on full display.
High Schools
March 22, 2017
Sam Dubois left of Champlin celebrated his winning 3 point basket with teammate McKinley Wright during quarterfinal class 4A basketball action at Targ

Watch Champlin Park's game-winning, buzzer-beating desperation shot

Sam Dubois isn't one of the big name players for undefeated Champlin Park. But it was his shot that put the No. 1-seeded team in the 4A semifinals.
Twins
March 22, 2017

Hughes on the mound, but no other Twins starters present vs. Astros

With several long trips pending, Paul Molitor has brought a skeletal roster to West Palm Beach.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Conor Rhoda (15) threw a pass during spring practice.

Gophers quarterback battle: Fleck gives kudos to Rhoda, Croft, Morgan

It's very early in the process, but one thing about coach P.J. Fleck's quarterback analysis: He didn't mention redshirt freshman Seth Green.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino watched guard Nate Mason shoot during an October 2016 practice.

Pitino and Nate Mason receive All-District basketball honors

Gophers coach Richard Pitino and junior guard Nate Mason receive All-District 7 honors Wednesday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
March 22, 2017
Five ways Latavius Murray is an upgrade over Adrian Peterson

Five ways Latavius Murray is an upgrade over Adrian Peterson

It's nice to have a running back with big-play potential — such as Peterson — but an overlooked thing is having a running back who doesn't put you in bad down-and-distance situations.
March 22, 2017
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first quarter of the AFC Wild

Mike Zimmer excited about Latavius Murray, several backs in NFL draft

While he didn't mention Adrian Peterson by name, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said that "not having to substitute [for Latavius Murray] on third downs" will be "big."

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