Loons
January 22, 2019
Maryland's Chase Gasper,slide-tackled Akron's Adbi Mohamed, left, during the 2018 NCAA College Cup soccer match Dec. 9. Gasper was selected by Minneso

Loons' first-round pick Gasper brings maturity, familiarity as training opens

Former Maryland star Chase Gasper said he was 'praying' the Loons would take him so he could join three former teammates from previous stops at the academy and collegiate level.
Gophers
January 22, 2019
More than 20 years after Final Four run, Eric Harris graduates from U

More than 20 years after Final Four run, Eric Harris graduates from U

Eric Harris always emphasized to players he mentored over the years about the importance of an education. It really hit home, though, when his daughter was graduating from high school last year.
Vikings
January 22, 2019
New Orleans attorney files lawsuit over ending of Saints/Rams game

New Orleans attorney files lawsuit over ending of Saints/Rams game

The attorney asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to step in and enforce a rule that allows him to "take extreme action in the face of a grossly unfair result."
Gophers
January 22, 2019
Minnesota's Jordan Murphy went after a defensive rebound against Wisconsin's Charles Thomas on Jan. 3 in Madison.

He takes and takes: Gophers' Murphy has 'special' talent for rebounding

Every missed shot is another rebound-in-waiting for Gophers' senior Jordan Murphy, whose 12 boards per game leads the Big Ten and ranks second nationally.
Gophers
January 22, 2019
Five losses in six games have dropped Minnesota from the AP women's basketball Top 25.

Losses finally push Gophers out of AP women's basketball Top 25

Losing five out of their last six games has finally resulted in the University of Minnesota losing a spot in the Associated Press women's basketball poll.
Twins
January 22, 2019
Twins prospect Wander Javier, during spring training last season.

Reusse: Javier, now 20, grows up before the Twins' very eyes

Three-and-a-half years after giving Wander Javier a $4 million bonus, the Twins like what they have seen - but they need to see more.
Gophers
January 22, 2019

Murphy on the boards: Season, career statistics

A look at Jordan Murphy's season and career statistics at the U.
Sports
January 22, 2019
Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino gestures against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Min

Poll: Will the Gophers make the men's NCAA basketball tournament?

Wild
January 22, 2019
Charlie Coyle, center, was met by teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period. Jared Spurgeon and Eric Staal, right, assisted.

Vegas haul: Wild wins, moves into playoff spot, deals for Knights defenseman

Charlie Coyle's eighth goal of the season broke a 2-2 tie and sent the Wild to victory over Vegas, and into the third spot in the Central Division.
Sports
January 21, 2019
Champlin Park senior goaltender Brennan Boynton at practice last week in Brooklyn Park. Photo: BRIAN PETERSON ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com

Champlin Park's third-generation goalie anything but routine

Pregame rituals have gone a long way with Champlin Park goalie Brennan Boynton. So did a vote of confidence from his coaches that kept him in a Rebels sweater.
Sports
January 21, 2019

Serena Williams defeats top-ranked Simona Halep to reach the quarterfinals at the Australian Open

Wild
January 21, 2019
Vegas left wing Max Pacioretty (67) and Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) fall to the ice while battling for the puck during the third period

Foligno does grunt work for Wild on Coyle's go-ahead goal

Charlie Coyle's goal Monday clinched a rally that Marcus Foligno started when he buried a feed from center Joel Eriksson Ek in the second period

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