High Schools
January 16, 2017

Boys' hockey top games this week: Holy Family Catholic hosts STMA in battle of rising programs

The Fire play host to the Knights on Tuesday in a game both can use to continue their climbs toward contending in Class 2A.
Wolves
January 16, 2017
Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) bumps Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) as he drives toward the basket during the second half of

Lethargic Wolves have winning streak snapped in Dallas

"I thought we played a low-energy game," Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau said. "And that hurt us on both sides of the ball."
Sports
January 16, 2017
Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath

Minnesota United names three assistant coaches

Head coach Adrian Heath has been the team's only official announcement back in November, but a team spokesman confirmed Monday that Mark Watson, Ian Fuller and Marius Rovde round out Heath's staff.
Gophers
January 16, 2017
U's Novak out for season; Penn State hockey earns first No. 1 ranking

U's Novak out for season; Penn State hockey earns first No. 1 ranking

The Gophers (13-5-2) improved two spots to No. 7 after sweeping Michigan, but lost one of their top players, Tommy Novak, for the rest of the season with an injury.
January 16, 2017
Hector Santiago is important to the Twins, but what should they expect?

Hector Santiago is important to the Twins, but what should they expect?

In a relatively quiet transaction heading into the weekend, the Twins made a pretty significant pitching decision about their lefthanded pitcher.
January 16, 2017
U of M dance team: an athletic dynasty you might not know about

U of M dance team: an athletic dynasty you might not know about

This past weekend, the school won its 17th and 18th national titles since 2003. That's more than one per year. What does it take for the dance team to be that good?
Gophers
January 16, 2017
Trouble on ice? Gophers women swept for only second time since 2010

Trouble on ice? Gophers women swept for only second time since 2010

The Gophers hold a one-point lead over UMD in the WCHA standings after the Bulldogs sweep -- and at risk of finishing in third place for just the second time in program history.
Sports
January 16, 2017
Soccer writer's journey: From World Cup fandom to covering the Loons

Soccer writer's journey: From World Cup fandom to covering the Loons

Meet Megan Ryan, the Star Tribune's new soccer writer. "Back in summer 2010, I became obsessed with the World Cup. Like, printed-out-the-schedule-and-wrote-down-the-result-of-each-match obsessed."
January 16, 2017
Antonio Brown records and posts Mike Tomlin's postgame Patriots rant

Antonio Brown records and posts Mike Tomlin's postgame Patriots rant

Mike Tomlin's fiery personality (and defensive acumen) made him a hot coaching candidate after just one season as Vikings defensive coordinator a decade ago. The language is, to say the least, NSFW.
Polls
January 16, 2017

Poll: Would you rather have your favorite team ...

January 16, 2017
Kennedy Polamalu

Vikings reportedly will hire Kennedy Polamalu as running backs coach

Polamalu, who played fullback collegiately at USC, was the offensive coordinator at UCLA for only the 2016 season and was not retained.
Vikings
January 16, 2017
Rodgers' redemption run for Packers continues with 'greatest throw' in Dallas

Rodgers' redemption run for Packers continues with 'greatest throw' in Dallas

It wasn't long ago that Sports Illustrated's Peter King wrote, 'There is something amiss with Rodgers. Anyone who watches football can see.'

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