Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again
The Wolves have beaten the Suns in the first three games. No team has won a series after trailing 3-0.
New QB McCarthy says Vikings 'just a perfect fit'
J.J. McCarthy's youth and relatively low usage at Michigan mean he comes to the Vikings with things to learn from a coach who's said rookie QBs benefit from time to develop.
Alt family planned for peaceful night. They got an NFL draft surprise.
Joe Alt, an All-America left tackle from Notre Dame and Totino-Grace High School, gathered with 100 friends and family members to watch the first round of the NFL draft. Not long after it started, he got an unexpected phone call.
Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing
Bailey Ober didn't allow a hit through five innings and lasted into the eighth, matching the longest start of his career. It was a much-needed effort for the Twins.
Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know
In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and top 10 rankings.
Seven reasons for fans to pay more attention to Minnesota United
The Loons have undergone a makeover, and it's working. Soccer analyst Jon Marthaler walks you through reasons for their early success — and what could be ahead.
Gophers' Nubin is first safety selected in NFL draft
Tyler Nubin was taken in the second round Friday night by the Giants, where he'll rejoin former Gophers teammates John Michael Schmitz and Carter Coughlin.
Vikings
Vikings draft grade round-up: Praise, reservations for McCarthy, Turner
Reviews went from the ecstatic at ESPN to lackluster from CBS Sports. The Vikings' decision to trade up and draft J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner was met with a wide variety of opinions.
Wolves
Souhan: What happened to the Suns? They're too soft and shallow
Phoenix was favored to beat the Timberwolves, but the series hasn't been much of a test at all.
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