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April 17, 2014 at 12:12AM
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman watches his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Minneapolis, Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The Timberwolves won 102-88. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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Rick Adelman is an accomplished basketball coach who brought credibility to the Wolves the past three years, but in retrospect it is certainly fair to wonder if he was the right fit for a young team trying to break through.

WATCH THIS

You could watch two Twins games — the first of a day-night doubleheader is at noon on FSN, while Game 2 is 6 p.m. on FSN Plus — but the main event is the NHL playoffs. Can the Wild get off to a strong start and take Game 1 at Colorado? 8:30 p.m., FSN.

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"Get ready folks, the yearly 'Will he stay or will he go?' begins. I can't believe he'd ever leave the Big Ten for the SEC, but you never know. The U needs to get him a new practice facility. Hopefully he'll stick around a few years."

bstoel, about U coach Richard Pitino on startribune.com.

Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com

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"Is it possible to release a pitcher in the middle of an at-bat? Just go out and demand his uniform back #CutValverde #Mets."

Keith Olbermann, frustrated by Mets pitcher Jose Valverde.

@KeithOlbermann

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Gophers Men's Basketball coach Richard Pitino wrapped-up the season with a press conference at 11:00 AM at Williams Arena Media Room in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday April 4, 2014.]. Richard.Sennott@startribune.com Richard Sennott/Star Tribune Minneapolis Minn. Wednesday 4/92014) ** (cq)
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