High Schools
January 23, 2017
After scoring just nine goals in Tartan's first 14 games, senior Sam Lindahl turned in the best back-to-back games of his career by scoring seven goal

Prep athletes of the week: Two-way Tartan center explodes for seven goals in 'dominating' stretch

Senior Sam Lindahl, known more for his defense, scored seven goals in back-to-back victories after being limited to nine tallies in the Titans' first 14 games.
High Schools
January 23, 2017

Boys' basketball top games this week: Eden Prairie, Edina duel in Lake Conference rivalry

The Eagles visit their west-metro rival Hornets for a pivotal game in the Lake Conference standings Friday.
High Schools
January 23, 2017

Girls' basketball top games this week: Northwest Suburban rivals Park Center, Champlin Park clash

The Pirates, fresh off three consecutive state tournament trips, contend with the Rebels on Tuesday.
High Schools
January 23, 2017

Boys' hockey top games this week: Minnetonka, Edina clash in unpredictable Lake Conference

The Hornets play host to the Skippers in a decisive conference battle Thursday.
High Schools
January 23, 2017

Girls' hockey top games this week: Forest Lake, East Ridge clash in Suburban East

The Rangers defense will be put to the test against high-scoring Raptors forward Grace Heiting on Wednesday.
Wild
January 23, 2017
Fatigued Wild starts quickly, then falls to Predators

Fatigued Wild starts quickly, then falls to Predators

If you're a Wild fanatic who doubles as a worrywart, there was a laundry list of things to be concerned about Sunday night.
Wolves
January 23, 2017
Kris Dunn

Best all-around games by a Wolves rookie

Seven times in Timberwolves history, a rookie has recorded eight or more points, rebounds and assists in a game:
January 23, 2017
Here are the six NFL fan bases that are satisfied with the season

Here are the six NFL fan bases that are satisfied with the season

By Michael Rand's count, there were six NFL teams who satisfied their fans this season with their performances — with the possibility of a seventh joining the mix in a couple weeks.
January 23, 2017
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) broke away from Atlanta defenders during a run in the third quarter.

Blowing 5-0 to Super Bowl a year later? Vikings can follow Falcons

The Falcons started 5-0 last season before losing eight of their final 11 games, including one to the Vikings, to finish at .500. Sound familiar?
Wolves
January 23, 2017

Gallery: Wolves 111, Denver 108

The Timberwolves rallied in the fourth quarter, then held off the Denver Nuggets 111-108 at Target Center on Sunday night.
Gophers
January 23, 2017
Gophers 6-10 junior center Reggie Lynch (22) is the team's sixth-leading scorer with 8.1 points per game on 52.2 percent shooting (24-for-46) in Big T

Gophers' Pitino wants Lynch to get ball more often

Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino talked Sunday on the radio about center Reggie Lynch and talented freshmen Amir Coffey and Eric Curry.
Sports
January 23, 2017
Minnesota United FC defender Brent Kallman (top)

Woodbury's Kallman first Minnesotan added to United roster

Defender Brent Kallman, who grew up in Woodbury and attended high school there, joins newly signed Ibson and four others who played with the Loons during their NASL days.

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