Gophers
May 3, 2016
Ron Mvouika, right, and Federico Mussini of St. John's reacted at the end of the Red Storm's 84-72 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.

Gophers basketball adding St. John's, Arkansas to 2016-17 men's schedule

The University of Minnesota basketball team has added a pair of home matchups with major-conference teams to its schedule for the upcoming 2016-17 season.
Wild
May 3, 2016
Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher

Wild GM Fletcher travels to Southern California for coaching search

General manager Chuck Fletcher is usually patient and methodical. The fact he's being so aggressive about lining up interviews shows the urgency of the Wild's coaching search.
Local
May 3, 2016
Tent camping at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, Minn.

DNR's plan to make all park campsites reservable set to begin

In three phases beginning Tuesday, there will be full access to any state park site.
Gophers
May 3, 2016
Janel McCarville of the Minnesota Lynx held up the trophy at the start of the championship celebration parade for the WNBA champions in 2013.

After year away, McCarville appears set to return to Lynx

Hher return would provide more veteran depth in the post for the Lynx, who will be trying for a third time to win back-to-back league titles.
Gophers
May 3, 2016
The Gophers' Maddie Houlihan was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the third time this season. She is hitting .331 with 10 home runs and 39 RBI.

Gophers softball players honored by Big Ten, gymnasts get awards

Maddie Houlihan received her third Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor of the season, and Sara Groenewegen landed her fifth Big Ten Pitcher of the Week award of the season, the conference announced Monday.
Twins
May 3, 2016

Gallery: Twins 6, Houston 2

The Twins held off Houston 6-2 at Minute Maid Park on Monday night, ending a four-game losing streak.
Wolves
May 3, 2016
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka, center, scramble with San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, right, for a loose ball as time expires in t

Thunder survive frantic final seconds

Thunder 98, Spurs 97: OKC sprung the upset to tie the series at one but had withstand a crazy final 13 seconds that included a controversial non-call, a steal and a missed three. Both sides discuss.
Wild
May 3, 2016
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) is congratulated by Pittsburgh Penguins Patric Hornqvist (72) after the Penguins defeated the Washington C

Penguins hold off Capitals, win Game 3

Penguins 3, Capitals 2: Rookie goalie Matt Murray made a career-high 47 saves to help Pittsburgh edge Washington in Game 3. Murray, who is 5-1 in the Stanley Cup playoffs, spoke afterwards.
Wolves
May 3, 2016
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James looks to pass around Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford during the second quarter on Monday, May 2, 2016, at Quicken Loans Ar

LeBron, Cavaliers down Hawks in Game 1

Cavaliers 104, Hawks 93: LeBron James finished with 25 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals as Cleveland improved to 9-0 all-time vs. Atlanta in the postseason. James spoke afterwards.
Sports
May 3, 2016

Randball: Leicester is underdog tale for the ages

Twins
May 3, 2016
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) dives for an infield fly ball by Houston Astros' Jose Altuve in the first inning of a baseball game, M

What did John Ryan Murphy say to get kicked out of Monday's game?

There's a lot of talking going on between catchers and umpires during games that we can't see because the masks are on. La Velle E. Neal III talked to the Twins catcher about his ejection.
Twins
May 3, 2016

Monday's Twins-Houston game recap

Twins designated hitter Byung Ho Park went 2-for-3, with a two-run triple that helped put the game away.

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