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One-handed lacrosse player Hollen Thompson an inspiration on the field
A senior for Park High in Cottage Grove, Thompson anchors one of Minnesota's best teams and will play in college.
May 10, 2025
Former lacrosse star carves out unexpected NBA career with Golden State
The Warriors are relying more on Pat Spencer in their series against the Timberwolves.
May 9, 2025
Nearly 100 Minnesotans will play in NCAA men's and women's lacrosse tournaments this week
Among the former high school athletes are Benilde-St. Margaret’s Mason Wordelman and Mahtomedi's Colin Hagstrom, who play for two-time defending champion Notre Dame.
May 7, 2025
Kentucky Derby contender Sandman was reared by a legendary Minnesota breeder
This Kentucky Derby will be a reunion for Bob Lothenbach's family, who will be there cheering on Sandman.
May 2, 2025
Meet Kevin Graff, the youngest in one of MN’s most prominent lacrosse families
The 6-4 Bloomington Jefferson senior is arguably the state's best boys player. He'll play for Dartmouth in the fall.
May 1, 2025
Boys hockey: Simley coach to take over at Eagan High
Austyn Kryzer spent 10 seasons at the helm of Simley’s program. He is also the Minnesota Hockey U16 Prospects director.
April 29, 2025
Wolves' Reid arrives right on time, hitting crucial fourth-quarter shots in Game 4 victory over Lakers
A 32-19 advantage in the final 12 minutes included a three-pointer by the big man that ignited the Target Center crowd.
April 28, 2025
Aaron Jones is feeling comfortable with his age, and at Vikings facility
Running back Aaron Jones said Monday that he feels fresher than ever at age 30 and that his decision to re-sign with the Vikings was a “no-brainer.”
April 21, 2025
A small Jesuit university in Missouri has become a landing spot for MN lacrosse talent
By 2026, at least 28 Minnesotans will suit up for Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.
April 19, 2025
Gophers men’s track and field boasts a 17-year-old standout named Precious Opinion
Precious Opinion, a Gophers newcomer from Nigeria, ranks as the Big Ten’s top freshman in the long jump (24.9 feet) and triple jump (50.96).
April 17, 2025
High school sports: 100 more Minnesota athletes decide college future
As the 2024-25 school year winds down, high school seniors make official their NCAA sport commitments.
April 16, 2025
With holes to fill at cornerback, the Gophers see potential in transfer Jaylen Bowden
Jaylen Bowden, a 6-1, 170-pound junior, came to Minnesota in January from North Carolina Central.
April 16, 2025
