Wolves
December 12, 2017

Wolves-Philadelphia game recap

Sixers center Joel Embiid scored 28 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists, made the free throws that sent the game into overtime and the three-pointer in OT that propelled the 76ers to victory.
Wolves
December 12, 2017
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) guarded 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first quarter Tuesday,

Similarities striking between rebuild jobs by Wolves, 76ers

Each team has been remade around a pair of young stars and a handful of added veterans.
Wild
December 12, 2017

Wild-Calgary game recap

Wild goalie Alex Stalock made 16 saves in relief of Devan Dubnyk, who left the game injured.
Vikings
December 12, 2017
Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) dove over the goal line for a touchdown against the Vikings during the second half Sunday.

Power rankings: Vikings fall, Steelers climb, everyone jockeys for playoff position

The Chiefs make the biggest climb; the Jets take the biggest fall.
Wild
December 12, 2017
Postgame: Wild had emergency goalie with familiar name ready if needed

Postgame: Wild had emergency goalie with familiar name ready if needed

The Wild didn't need to trot out a third goaltender Tuesday, but the team had one ready in Connor Beaupre.
Sports
December 12, 2017
With the addition of mixed doubles curling, Jamie Sinclair of St. Paul still has a chance to be an Olympian.

Minnesota curlers keep Olympic dreams alive

Those who missed singles cut can try again in mixed doubles, a fast-paced, aggressive counterpart to traditional curling.
Sports
December 12, 2017

U.S. Olympic trials in mixed doubles curling coming to Blaine

Eight teams — including six with Minnesota ties — have been invited to participate in the first-ever Olympic trials for mixed doubles curling.
Twins
December 12, 2017

Ohio writer wins baseball's Spink award; Reusse among three finalists

Star Tribune columnist was up for prestigious baseball writing award.
Sports
December 12, 2017
Russian Olympic Committee President Alexander Zhukov speaks to the media after an Russian Olympic committee meeting in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 1

Wednesday's Page 2 tipsheet

Sports
December 12, 2017
John Moore (2) shot the puck past Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) to win the game in overtime. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - Nove

Wild strives to get the extra point

December 12, 2017
At left, in an Oct. 5, 2017, file photo, Marshall Faulk broadcasts from the field after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tamp

NFL Network suspends analysts over sexual misconduct suit

Hall of Fame player Marshall Faulk and two other NFL Network analysts were suspended after a woman who worked as a wardrobe stylist at the network accused them of sexual misconduct in a lawsuit.
High Schools
December 12, 2017

Linser, Centennial cruise past Blaine in shutout win

In a clash of unbeaten conference rivals, it was the Cougars who prevailed.

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