Twins
April 20, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana.

Molitor goes with the same lineup for the first time

Ervin Santana is on the mound today as the Twins try to avoid being swept is what has become a three game series.
Twins
April 20, 2017
Byron Buxton

Twins' Buxton on slow start: 'I just need to relax'

Byron Buxton, leading the league in strikeouts with 23 and hitting just .085 with four hits in 47 at-bats over 14 games to start this season for the Twins, has turned things around before.
Wild
April 20, 2017
Wild fans: 'So you're telling me there's a chance'

Wild fans: 'So you're telling me there's a chance'

The victory restored hope to a fan base that expected big things from the Wild entering the postseason.
Sports
April 20, 2017
Now down 3-1, Wild has much more history on its side

Now down 3-1, Wild has much more history on its side

To be clear, the Wild still has a lot of work to do. But in the year of the comeback, I'm telling you there's a chance.
Vikings
April 20, 2017

Vikings draft preview: Will a 'loaded' corner and safety class entice another addition?

Whether or not the Vikings maintain a top-five pass defense may hinge on if two promising young cornerbacks, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander, are able to seize and handle starting roles.
Wild
April 20, 2017
Dubnyk, Wild force Game 5 against St. Louis with 2-0 victory

Dubnyk, Wild force Game 5 against St. Louis with 2-0 victory

Charlie Coyle and Martin Hanzal scored and Devan Dubnyk stopped all 28 Blues shots he faced to send the Wild's series with St. Louis into Saturday.
Wild
April 20, 2017
St. Louis Blues' Patrik Berglund shoots wide of Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40), as Ryan Suter (20) and Jason Zucker (16) help defend .

Souhan: Elimination game doesn't morph into a head game for Dubnyk

Devan Dubnyk on Wednesday produced his first shutout since Dec. 20 and was the better goalie in part because of his controlled performance in a critical spot.
Gophers
April 20, 2017
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio

Big Ten football spring report: Michigan State in danger of falling behind in stacked East

Big Ten power Michigan State slipped to 3-9 last year, and the Spartans have had an even worse offseason.
Sports
April 20, 2017
Houston's Steven Taylor (41) motions to the crowd to make some noise during the second half of an NCAA college football game at TDECU Stadium, Saturda

For Vikings, linebacker isn't a big draft need, but they could take one late

Leading up to the 2017 NFL draft starting April 27, we'll take an exclusive look at the Vikings' needs at each position and how they'll address them. Check for a new story each day.Vikings GM Rick Spielman likes to draft linebackers, but this could be the year he passes, at least early.
Wild
April 20, 2017
Mikko Koivu

Wild captain Koivu named Selke Trophy finalist

Mikko Koivu, 34, is the second player in Wild history to be nominated for the award, given annually to the best defensive forward in the league.
Wild
April 20, 2017
Minnesota Wild's Martin Hanzal, of the Czech Republic, and St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz, right, chase the loose puck during the second period in Ga

Hanzal's 'been good,' says Wild coach Boudreau

Because of the Wild's 4-10-2 March and playoff lack of success, some still feel the arrival of Martin Hanzal and Ryan White messed up the Wild's chemistry. Coach Bruce Boudreau disputes that claim.
Wild
April 20, 2017
Postgame: Blues don't match Wild's desperation in Game 4

Postgame: Blues don't match Wild's desperation in Game 4

The Wild staved off elimination behind Devan Dubnyk's shutout to force a fifth game.

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