Twins
March 22, 2017

Hughes on the mound, but no other Twins starters present vs. Astros

With several long trips pending, Paul Molitor has brought a skeletal roster to West Palm Beach.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Conor Rhoda (15) threw a pass during spring practice.

Gophers quarterback battle: Fleck gives kudos to Rhoda, Croft, Morgan

It's very early in the process, but one thing about coach P.J. Fleck's quarterback analysis: He didn't mention redshirt freshman Seth Green.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Gophers basketball coach Richard Pitino watched guard Nate Mason shoot during an October 2016 practice.

Pitino and Nate Mason receive All-District basketball honors

Gophers coach Richard Pitino and junior guard Nate Mason receive All-District 7 honors Wednesday by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
March 22, 2017
Five ways Latavius Murray is an upgrade over Adrian Peterson

Five ways Latavius Murray is an upgrade over Adrian Peterson

It's nice to have a running back with big-play potential — such as Peterson — but an overlooked thing is having a running back who doesn't put you in bad down-and-distance situations.
March 22, 2017
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first quarter of the AFC Wild

Mike Zimmer excited about Latavius Murray, several backs in NFL draft

While he didn't mention Adrian Peterson by name, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said that "not having to substitute [for Latavius Murray] on third downs" will be "big."
Sports
March 22, 2017

State basketball: North dominates another rival, beats Springfield 100-56

Small-school power Minneapolis North is playing Springfield in today's state tournament opener, which features semifinal games in Class 1A and 2A Click here for updates.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
'Mr. Hockey' Mittelstadt moves on from state tournament heartache

'Mr. Hockey' Mittelstadt moves on from state tournament heartache

Tthe Gophers recruit and projected first-round NHL draft pick returned to his USHL team in Green Bay and tallied six points in his first three games.
Wild
March 22, 2017
Wild snaps losing streak but Boudreau still wary of what's ahead

Wild snaps losing streak but Boudreau still wary of what's ahead

After the Wild ended its five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over San Jose, coach Bruce Boudreau said he still needed more evidence of improvement.."Anybody can do anything once," he said.
Wolves
March 22, 2017
Andrew Wiggins (22) reacted after being called for a foul in the third quarter.

Wolves lead early but Leonard and Spurs win late

Kawhi Leonard, limited in the first half Tuesday against the Wolves, erupted for 20 points after halftime to lead San Antonio to its fourth victory of the season over Minnesota.
Wild
March 22, 2017
Jason Pominville

Pominville returns to Wild lineup, but with some questions

One game after being a healthy scratch for what is believed to be the first time since his rookie season, Jason Pominville played Tuesday but only because Ryan White was ill.
Gophers
March 22, 2017

Minnesota Scene: Five relays lead Gophers into NCAA men's swimming and diving meet

Three-time All-America Matt Barnard will compete in all three diving events for the Gophers.
Gophers
March 22, 2017
Antoine Winfield Jr.

Five reinstated Gophers football players join team for spring practice

The players, who won their appeals overturning university sanctions, are safety Antoine Winfield Jr., cornerback Antonio Shenault, running back Kobe McCrary and quarterbacks Seth Green and Mark Williams.

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