Twins
February 26, 2020
As Twins talk of World Series, should you get your hopes up?

As Twins talk of World Series, should you get your hopes up?

From 2011-2019, the question going into the season regarding the Twins was essentially, "Are they good?" In 2020, the team is starting from a different place.
Sports
February 26, 2020

Wednesday's boys' section hockey tournament schedule

Twins
February 26, 2020
Royce Lewis was daunted last season by too few hits and too much advice. "I'm actually very excited that happened," he said, "because it can only get

After season of adversity, top Twins prospect Lewis looks for a big year

Royce Lewis was in a rut during the 2019 season that slowed his ascent through the Twins farm system. "I literally didn't think I was going to make it for a while there," said the 20-year-old shortstop.
Wild
February 26, 2020
Chaska goalie Carter Wishart tracked the puck during the Hawks' 4-1 upset of top-seeded Prior Lake in the Class 2A, Section 6 semifinals on Saturday.

51 Hours of Fury: Section hockey finals feature Chaska's unexpected rise

The intensity of the boys' hockey section finals starts Wednesday and runs through Friday, with upset-minded Chaska one game from state for the first time in more than 20 years.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
Rachel Banham hit a three-pointer against the Lynx in 2018.

Homecoming: Lynx make deal for Gophers' all-time leading scorer Banham

After four years of coming off the bench for the Connecticut Sun, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve sees an expanded role for Rachel Banham in Minnesota. "The opportunity is there," Banham said.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
From Lindsay Whalen to Rachel Banham: A once-a-decade Lynx trade

From Lindsay Whalen to Rachel Banham: A once-a-decade Lynx trade

They are two players whose styles are so distinct from one another that it really doesn't make much sense to compare them. But their paths make them inextricably linked.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
When he was chief operating officer of the Vikings, Kevin Warren greeted fan Kevin Lodoen of Eden Prairie before a game in 2018.

Souhan: Warren brings his common touch from Vikings to Big Ten

Most commissioners of moneymaking sports leagues have two primary jobs: Protecting the rich, and making them richer. That's not how Kevin Warren works.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
Gophers goalie Jack LaFontaine denied St. Cloud State's Easton Brodzinski during Minnesota's victory in the Mariucci Classic championship game.

Down the stretch, Minnesota men's teams solidify tourney prospects

Minnesota State and UMD are locks to make the 16-team field, while red-hot Bemidji State is closing in on a bid and the Gophers sit on the bubble with one weekend left in the regular season.
Wolves
February 26, 2020
Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after the team's loss to the Nuggets

Saunders wants Wolves to 'be loud' even if it makes them uncomfortable

The new-look Wolves are still adjusting to one another, with communication the biggest glaring issue affecting the team on both ends of the floor.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
Kevin Warren

In 2nd month leading Big Ten, Warren's 2020 schedule already packed

New Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, who was in Minneapolis on Tuesday, said he will focus on student-athletes and eyes a stronger hockey presence.
Vikings
February 26, 2020
Minnesota Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (6) warmed up at Ryan Field Saturday. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Minne

U's Johnson sitting out combine tests as he prepares for draft

Tyler Johnson won't participate in Thursday night's NFL combine athletic tests. "I'm not where I want to be right now," he said.
Gophers
February 26, 2020
Ohio State's C.J. Walker, center, Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur, left, and Marcus Carr chase a loose ball during the first half in January.

Pitino relying on young Gophers players when he'd rather not

Northwestern, Nebraska and Minnesota are at the bottom of the Big Ten. They also are the three teams getting the least production from their junior and senior classes.

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