Twins
February 21, 2017
Twins pitcher Gibson tossing out traditional training methods

Twins pitcher Gibson tossing out traditional training methods

The 29-year-old former first-round draft choice decided he had to do something drastic after muddling through a discouraging season that included six weeks on the disabled list and a fat ERA.
Twins
February 21, 2017
Rod Simons, right, with St. Thomas football coach Glenn Caruso.

Rod Simons, Twin Cities broadcaster, dies at 56

Rod Simons, a Twin Cities broadcast journalist and former sports anchor at KSTP television, died Monday in Fort Myers, Fla., where he was covering Twins spring training. He was 56.
Polls
February 21, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) reacts after he was hit in the face during the second half.

Poll: Should the Wolves trade Ricky Rubio?

February 21, 2017
Laquon Treadwell (11)

Vikings' Pat Shurmur: This offseason will be critical for Laquon Treadwell

After Treadwell's one-catch rookie season, the Vikings hold out hope he'll still prove worthy of being a first-round draft pick for an offense that hasn't produced a 1,000-yard receiver since 2009.
Twins
February 21, 2017
Minnesota Twins infielder Niko Goodrum (71) watched as infielder Leonardo Reginatto (72) fielded a throw meant to replicate a line drive during practi

Extra work: Twins getting a lot done before practice officially starts

Officially, Twins workouts begin at 9 a.m. each morning. But these days, hardly anyone waits until 9 to get started.
February 21, 2017
New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) makes an off-balance pass against Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) during the third quart

Report of Wolves' interest in Derrick Rose is confusing -- until it isn't

Why on earth would the Wolves want Knicks guard Derrick Rose? Well, here are three possible motivations for making a deal.
Sports
February 21, 2017

Reusse: Stadiums are for playing games on the field, not behind the scenes

University first said there would be no tailgating for United soccer games. Now, U and team are trying to make it happen.
Wolves
February 21, 2017
The Timberwolves are among several teams that have talked to the New York Knicks about acquiring point guard Derrick Rose before Thursday's trade dead

ESPN report says Wolves have asked Knicks about Derrick Rose

Rose played for Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau in Chicago for five seasons, and his contract with this season's $21.3 million salary expires this summer.
Vikings
February 21, 2017
The Vikings have a hole at left tackle with no heir apparent on the 2017 roster. So where does that leave Matt Kalil (75), a pending free agent with a

Vikings need a left tackle, but will it be Matt Kalil?

The Vikings' $11 million investment in inconsistent left tackle Matt Kalil last spring was not without risks -- and the injury that cut short his 2016 season has brought on another risky decision.
Wild
February 21, 2017
The Wild have been experimenting with Charlie Coyle, left, playing him at both right wing and center.

Wild likes the results of its recent tinkering

It's not often that a team is so secure with its position in the standings that it can enter into a few weeks' worth of experimentation two months before the playoffs.
Gophers
February 21, 2017
Richard Pitino has guided a Gophers turnaround from 8-23 to 20-7.

Scoggins: As Pitino and Fletcher show, patience can be underrated

This time a year ago, a healthy percentage of the Twin Cities sporting public rooted for two outcomes: Richard Pitino to be fired and Chuck Fletcher to overhaul the Wild roster.
West Metro
February 21, 2017
This owl now calls Eden Prairie home after being found injured in Chicago.

Whoo are you? Eden Prairie's adopted owl closer to getting a name

Three names are in the running for an owl that was adopted by the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center after it was found injured in Chicago.

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