Souhan: Why you should root for the Seahawks in Super Bowl XL
Every Minnesotan should be cheering on Seattle’s Sam Darnold and Leslie Frazier and against the Patriots and Stefon Diggs.
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanFebruary 7, 2026
Live: Diggins finishes eighth in first race of final Olympics
Lindsey Vonn completes another downhill training run while Jessie Diggins and the U.S. women’s hockey team are also in action on Saturday in Italy.
February 7, 2026
Lino Lakes’ Greta Myers hopes to be on fast track to Olympic speedskating podium
The 21-year-old is young both by Olympic speedskating standards and in her involvement in the sport.
February 7, 2026
Super Bowl LX pick: Keys, X-factors and potential unsung heroes for Seahawks and Patriots
Sorry, Sam, for doubting you again, but the New England is going to win its seventh Lombardi Trophy.
AuthoredMark Craig
AuthoredMark CraigFebruary 7, 2026
Gobert frustrated by Wolves’ defensive lapses in loss to Pelicans
The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year pleaded for accountability, saying players need to be benched if they don’t give their all on defense.
AuthoredChris Hine
AuthoredChris HineFebruary 7, 2026
Buckeyes capitalize on 5-on-5 play in 6-2 rout of U men's hockey
The Gophers were outscored 5-0 at even strength and were outshot 46-21 by the Buckeyes.
February 7, 2026
Wolves blow 18-point second-half lead in 119-115 loss to Pelicans
The Wolves did little to slow a New Orleans offense driven by Zion Williamson, who put his team ahead for good with 35.5 seconds left.
February 7, 2026
Video: Gymnast seeks second state title, this time in the big-school classification
Monticello senior Lauren Hansen hopes to end high school career with more state medals, in the individual and team state championships.
February 6, 2026
Gophers coach P.J. Fleck set to receive pay bump in 2026
Volleyball coach Keegan Cook is also in line for a two-year extension, pending Board of Regents approval.
February 6, 2026
Gophers women’s hockey keeps rolling with 4-1 win over St. Thomas
The Gophers improved to 2-1 since losing four key players to the 2026 Olympics in Italy.
February 6, 2026
RandBall: Timberwolves deftly navigated NBA’s complicated, goofy system
It took a lot of work for the Wolves to basically get back to where they started, but they’re here now.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandFebruary 6, 2026
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Mike Conley’s had quite a week. Traded twice, he will likely return to Timberwolves.
The veteran guard went to the Bulls, then the Hornets, and that makes him eligible to return after Charlotte waived him to buy him out.
February 6, 2026
