Sports
March 19, 2017

'A childhood dream.' Danladi on his pro debut

Top draft pick Abu Danladi came on as a substitute late in the second half with the match all tied up, and coach Adrian Heath was hoping the sub would net a game-winner.
Gophers
March 19, 2017

Two Gophers lose in NCAA wrestling finals; Apple Valley's Hall wins

Brett Pfarr and Ethan Lizak both lost to higher-seeded wrestlers for the Gophers while true freshman Mark Hall of Penn State was crowed a champion.
Gophers
March 19, 2017
Minnesota goalie Eric Schierhorn reaches to stop the puck during the first period of an NCAA college hockey semifinal match against Penn State in the

Gophers hockey lands in No. 1 seed range for NCAA tournament

Conference finals shook out just so around the country Saturday night, and gave the Gophers the fourth Pairwise spot.
Sports
March 19, 2017
Elk River guard Danielle Lachmiller (31) hit a jump shot while being defended from behind by Hopkins guard Paige Bueckers (1) in the first half. ] AAR

Elk River proves unbeatable

The Elks finished 32-0 by handing No. 1-ranked Hopkins its only loss
Wolves
March 19, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson.

NBA insider: Staying close to 'Nova from afar

Wolves assistant Rick Brunson is plugged into son's career with NCAA champions.
Wild
March 18, 2017
Minnesota Wild Martin Hanzal (19).

Wild notes: Assimilation continues as Hanzal returns to lineup

After missing three games and not playing in eight days because of strep throat, Martin Hanzal returned Saturday.
Sports
March 18, 2017

Joey Anderson's late power-play goal gives Minnesota Duluth NCHC title

Minnesota Duluth took advantage of a late 5-on-3 against North Dakota.
Wild
March 18, 2017
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) and Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrate past Philadelphia Flyers' Michal Neuvirth (30) and Brandon Manning (23) af

NHL insider: Boudreau sings praises of Caps' Ovechkin, Backstrom

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau won four division titles in his tenure with the Capitals, and is fond of what that team has today.
Vikings
March 18, 2017
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) congratulated cornerback Terence Newman (23) on his forth quarter interception at the Oakland Coli

Souhan: NFL free agency means different fates for different folks

NFL free agency is rarely a vehicle for greatness. Instead of it being the foundation, it fixes the cracks.
Vikings
March 18, 2017
Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) tackles Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half of an NFL football game

Hartman: Spielman treads carefully to open NFL free agency

Vikings GM Rick Spielman said NFL free agency is a balancing act and the team still feels it's in a good position.
Sports
March 18, 2017

Girls' basketball tournament notes: A pair of undefeated champs

Now, 28 teams have finished their season without a loss since the first girls' basketball state tournament in 1974
Gophers
March 18, 2017
Minnesota's Sarah Potomak celebrates her goal 13 seconds into the game during the first period of the NCAA women's Frozen Four championship college ho

Gophers women's hockey team takes aim at 2018 NCAA title game

Gophers coach Brad Frost has a strong incoming class, including Amy Potomak.

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