Pure joy of Minnesota fans during Game 2 was beautiful to behold
The Timberwolves thumping of the Nuggets in Game 2 countered all the doomsday talk and memes about how Minnesota sports fans can't have nice things.
Souhan: Wolves best team in the NBA, even if they can't say it yet
The Timberwolves need 10 more victories to win a championship and have the right to call themselves the NBA's best team. The rest of us don't have to wait to say it.
Twins resume winning; rookie Woods Richardson pitches a gem
Simeon Woods Richardson wasn't the winning pitcher but could celebrate his best start since joining the Twins. He gave up only one hit and one walk in six shutout innings.
Hungry Wolves devour Nuggets with defense for 2-0 series lead
The 106-80 victory over Denver in Game 2 — featuring excellent defense without defensive ace Rudy Gobert in the lineup — was not an aberration. The Timberwolves had been building toward this night for several years.
Big Ten softball's best hitter? She plays shortstop for the Gophers.
The Gophers will open the Big Ten softball tournament on Wednesday with the conference's top hitter on their side. Jess Oakland has been a force as a sophomore.
Ten clutch points: Barkley says 'series is a wrap. Minnesota is better.'
NBA great-turned-TV analyst Charles Barkley gushed about the Wolves at halftime and again after they finished off the 106-80 victory. 'They're gonna sweep the Denver Nuggets.'
New Lynx guard Hiedeman valued for her versatility
Determined to build depth and versatility in the backcourt, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve signed traded with Connecticut to get Natisha Hiedeman.
Wolves
Nuggets guard Murray hurls heat pack onto court in frustration
Chris Finch called Murray's act "inexcusable" and "dangerous." Officials didn't see who threw it and added it would have been a technical foul if they had — not an ejection.
Vikings
Mailbag: Where did J.J. McCarthy rank on Vikings QB draft list?
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said he got "a little bit more aggressive" than intended to draft McCarthy, the fifth quarterback selected. But the Vikings eyed a trade up to No. 3, which should provide a hint in answering the question.
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