Twins
April 28, 2016
Byung Ho Park hit a home run against the Brewers last week in the series opener.

Twins' rookie slugger Park adapts to high heat

Few pitchers in the Korea Baseball Organization, where Byung Ho Park hit 104 homers over the past two seasons, can hurl a fastball more than 90 mph.
Vikings
April 28, 2016
Californiaís Jared Goff waves as after being selected by the Los Angeles Rams as 1st pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL football draft, Thur

As expected, Jared Goff goes to Rams and Carson Wentz to Eagles

Wentz led North Dakota State to its fifth consecutive FCS championship in January. He passed for 1,651 yards and 17 touchdowns during his senior year that was shortened by a broken right wrist.
Sports
April 28, 2016
Carson Wentz thrilled to be going to Eagles

Carson Wentz thrilled to be going to Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz with the second pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Wentz addressed the media shortly after being chosen by the Eagles.
Polls
April 28, 2016
Poll: What do you think of the Vikings taking Laquon Treadwell?

Poll: What do you think of the Vikings taking Laquon Treadwell?

Vikings
April 28, 2016
Christian Ponder

First-round picks: Can you pass this Vikings draft quiz?

The NFL draft starts Thursday and we have a series of Vikings draft quizzes for you through Saturday. Today's quiz is about first-round draft picks. Can you handle it?
Sports
April 28, 2016

Crucial draft for Vikings, big '16 ahead

Sports
April 28, 2016

Prospect feels how much U fans want him

Vikings
April 28, 2016
Wentz proud of Dakota upbringing; Fitzgerald offers advice to draftees

Wentz proud of Dakota upbringing; Fitzgerald offers advice to draftees

North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz used The Players Tribune to help squash any doubts people might have about his toughness.
Vikings
April 28, 2016
'With the 23rd pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Vikings select ... '

'With the 23rd pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Vikings select ... '

The obvious choice is for the Vikings to take a wide receiver in Thursday night's first round of the NFL draft. But here's a look at other areas where the team has needs.
Vikings
April 28, 2016
North Dakota State quarterback QB Carson Wentz, showing off his arm at February’s NFL combine, is expected be a top draft pick despite relative

Mark Craig's NFL Mock Draft

Folks in Los Angeles get to enjoy the fun this year. The Rams have the first pick of the NFL draft that kicks off Thursday night in Chicago. Star Tribune NFL writer Mark Craig weighs in with his full first round predictions. And the first pick is ...
Wild
April 28, 2016
Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher met with the media to discuss the team's season in the Xcel Energy Center press conference room, Thursda

Wild GM Fletcher: 'The last two months have been ... triage'

The Wild GM addressed the media for an hour today, and here are some quick hits, including thoughts on the coaching situation and team chemistry.
Gophers
April 28, 2016
Champlin Park forward Theo John (3)

Champlin Park's John knows how badly Gophers fans want him

One day last summer, Champlin Park's Theo John walked out to his car and found it covered with maroon and gold décor – including streamers and stuffed Goldy Gophers.

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