February 12, 2016
Vegas oddsmakers put Twins' over-under at 77.5 wins

Vegas oddsmakers put Twins' over-under at 77.5 wins

We're going straight from mid-February to early October and skipping all the games. Because we already know what's going to happen: the Twins are going to win either 77 or 78 games.
Wild
February 12, 2016
Dallas Stars right wing Patrick Eaves, right, celebrates with left wing Jamie Benn after scoring his first goal during the first period of an NHL hock

Stars shine bright in Chicago

Patrick Eaves scored three goals to lead the Stars past the Blackhawks, 4-2. Alex Ovechkin's 14th career hat trick helped the Capitals improve to a league-best 20-5-2 on the road.
Wolves
February 12, 2016
Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton (22) drives against Washington Wizards' Nene Hilario during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb.

Bucks grab key win before break

The Bucks beat the Wizards in their final game before the All-Star break. The Journal Sentinel's Charles Gardner and CineSport's Brian Clark recap the game and what needs to happen after the break.
Gophers
February 12, 2016
Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner

Hartman: Recovering Leidner eager to get back at it for U

The Gophers QB hopes to get three weeks of spring practice in following left foot surgery last month.
Gophers
February 12, 2016
Minnesota guard Nate Mason (2) splits the defense of Michigan guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) and Michigan guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (12) during

Pitino on attacking the basket: "That's got to be our identity"

After yet another near miss -- this time against Michigan -- even coach Richard Pitino seemed exasperated by the Gophers' late commitment to driving to the basket.
Outdoors
February 12, 2016
Todd Beyer, owner of the Wildwedge Golf, Mini-Golf and RV Park in Pequot Lakes, adjusted some of the camping toys in his display at the Minneapolis St

Anderson: Market sees greater interest, just in time for Twin Cities RV show

With gas prices falling below $1.50 a gallon in some parts of the metro, dealers at the 48th Minneapolis/St. Paul RV, Vacation and Camping Show smiled Thursday when doors to the Minneapolis Convention Center opened .
February 12, 2016
T.J. Clemmings

Vikings offseason primer: the offensive line

Two days after the season-ending loss to the Seahawks, coach Mike Zimmer made it clear that changes would be coming to the subpar Vikings offensive line.
Gophers
February 12, 2016
Jessie Edwards (10) drove past Anya Kalenta (31) in the third quarter.

Banham, hot-shooting Gophers crush Nebraska

Rachel Banham's follow-up to her 60-point performance was for 32 in an impressive rout of Nebraska as the Gophers broke the 100-point mark again.
Wild
February 12, 2016
After another loss, Wild's Suter says: 'Everything about this stinks'

After another loss, Wild's Suter says: 'Everything about this stinks'

The NHL-leading Washington Capitals won their 40th game, while the Wild lost its seventh in a row overall, seventh in a row at home and 12th game out of the past 13.
Wolves
February 12, 2016
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, left

RandBall: Is Karl-Anthony Towns the next Tim Duncan?

Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns is having an impressive enough rookie season that he is drawing flattering comparisons to all sorts of players.
Wolves
February 12, 2016
Wolves trio of Rising Stars hope someday to rise to very top

Wolves trio of Rising Stars hope someday to rise to very top

All-Star weekend isn't just about fun, it's also about learning from the best players in the game.
Outdoors
February 12, 2016
Team of working horses carried ice blocks -- and harvesters -- to the icehouse at the Steger Center.

Will Steger's 'Ice Ball' is North Woods party with a purpose

Steger's focus on renewable energy is the subtext for the winter gathering north of Ely.

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