Wolves
January 11, 2019
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns

Hartman: Towns' all-around game gets even better for Wolves

Karl-Anthony Towns believes Ryan Saunders will thrive as new coach as the team hunts for the playoffs.
Wild
January 11, 2019
The Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek and Winnipeg's Mason Appleton look toward the puck in the third

After Iowa stint, Wild's Eriksson Ek is back, eager to contribute

As a 21-year-old who surpassed the 100-game plateau earlier this season, Joel Eriksson Ek believes he's still very much in the process of evolving — even now that he's returned to the Wild.
Wolves
January 11, 2019
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, right, defends Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball g

Challenge for Saunders: Keeping Wiggins engaged in the game

Wolves coach Ryan Saunders stated what every Wolves fan has seen since Andrew Wiggins joined the team: "We always say an engaged Andrew Wiggins is a very good Andrew Wiggins."
Wild
January 11, 2019
Nino Niederreiter celebrated a goal by Jordan Greenway in the first period.

After meeting with coach, Zucker scores twice in another win over Winnipeg

With Jason Zucker coming off a point-free performance on the Wild's recent four-game road trip, coach Bruce Boudreau decided it was time for a chat.
Vikings
January 11, 2019
December 24, 1976: Vikings offensive line Coach John Michels and his charges: from left, center Mick Tingelhoff, guards Ed White and Charles Goodrum,

Michels, Vikings assistant for 27 seasons, dies at 87

Former Tennessee standout John Michels worked with the offense and was the longest serving Vikings coach in team history.
High Schools
January 11, 2019

Thursday's prep sports roundup

A look at Thursday's top games.
Gophers
January 11, 2019
Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) goes to the basket over Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game in Stat

Top college basketball players back on campus, and boosting Big Ten

College basketball insider: The Big Ten greatly benefited from a majority of the league's top non-seniors deciding to stick around for one more season.
Wild
January 10, 2019
Wild clinches season series with Jets after 3-2 win

Wild clinches season series with Jets after 3-2 win

The Wild is 3-0 against its Central Division rival this season.
Celebrities
January 10, 2019
Mark Rosen makes his emotional farewell from WCCO TV

Mark Rosen makes his emotional farewell from WCCO TV

After nearly 50 years, the sports anchor said goodbye to his TV home -- with a little help from his friends.
Wild
January 10, 2019

Wild-Winnipeg game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Gophers
January 10, 2019
Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Brent Gates Jr. (10) celebrated his equalizing goal in the third period, tying up the game 1-1 against the Ohio State

Winger Gates keeps even keel amid Gophers' hockey struggles

Brent Gates Jr., whose father played major league baseball, is candid about his struggling team early in the year while doing his best to lead by example.
Wolves
January 10, 2019

Wolves-Dallas gameday preview

The Timberwolves are expecting Derrick Rose (sprained right ankle) to return following a six-game absence.

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