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Being in West is best for playoff hopes of suddenly hot Wild, Wolves
If the Wild and Timberwolves sustain their current momentum into the postseason, they have a chance at deep playoff runs based on the lack of elite teams in the Western Conferences of the NHL and NBA.
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Lowest lows, highest highs: Whalen, Johnson show emotional toll of coaching
The last 24 hours have served as the ultimate reminder of the emotional ride — and toll — of modern coaching. All you need to confirm that is how Thursday played out for Lindsay Whalen and Ben Johnson.
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How will Wolves finish the year? Trying to predict the unpredictable
An up and down year is exactly square at 32-32, with a full range of four outcomes still very much in play.
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Wild's lack of scoring made it easy for Guerin to pull off trades
Their recent results and clear offensive deficiencies gave general manager Bill Guerin a clear directive, which he followed through on Tuesday. Next question: Are there more deals to come?
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Evans adds evidence: Fixing struggling program harder than ever
Even if you believe the freedom for athletes to make money and change their situations is good, this is undeniable: program-building in modern college sports is harder than ever.
A rich hockey life leads Nanne into Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame
Lou Nanne is our Mr. Hockey in Minnesota. A Gopher, a North Star and a lifelong supporter and builder of the game.
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The pitch clock: Obnoxious and beautiful, it just might save baseball
Anyone complaining about MLB's pitch clock is afraid of change, plain and simple. While it won't fix everything that ails baseball, it is a desperately needed addition.
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Big Ten women's basketball at Target Center: Great event, but those ticket fees . . .
Click all the way through to buy tickets to the Big Ten women's basketball tournament starting Wednesday at Target Center and you might want a congressional investigation.
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Frustrating mysteries for Wolves, Loons: When will their stars return?
It's late February, and the big questions for the Timberwolves and Minnesota United are the same as they were in early January. The teams probably know more than they're letting on.
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Cousins and the Vikings: Is there a contract extension that works?
The Vikings and their quarterback have different priorities when it comes to what would work best. Whether they can find middle ground is still the team's biggest question of the offseason.
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If playoffs started now, would the Wild have a goalie controversy?
A fascinating situation is brewing for the Wild. Has the play of Filip Gustavsson be far enough superior to the work of veteran Marc-Andre Fleury that the young goaltender would be the choice?
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New Cardinals head coach says Zimmer 'one of my biggest mentors'
Jonathan Gannon, the defensive coordinator with the Eagles before being hired for the head job with Arizona, was an original member of Mike Zimmer's defensive staff with the Vikings
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