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Souhan: Cuddyer enjoying life as a former baseball player
Always a friendly presence, former Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer this spring is more relaxed than he has ever been in a baseball clubhouse. "It's great," he said of the retired life.
Vikings waive DL Scott Crichton
The Vikings have waived former third-round draft pick Scott Crichton.
In 2014, coach Mike Zimmer's first year in Minnesota,
Gophers
Momentum vital going into NCAA tournament? Ask a Gopher ... or a Badger
Teams riding momentum -- a winning streak or getting hot -- are positioning themselves well for an NCAA tournament run, right? Let's see if this year's numbers back up that assumption.
Twins haven't won on Opening Day since 2008 (Plus other facts with 10 days until the opener)
Whether you view it as a threat or a reason to be excited, Opening Day for the Twins will be here on April 3. Here are some facts , including a Ricky Nolasco reference, to get you ready.
Gophers
Fleck committed to 4-3 defense, even with thinner defensive end corps
The Gophers need to replace Hendrick Ekpe and now Gaelin Elmore at defensive end and may look to pass-rushing linebackers, such as Carter Coughlin, to fill the role.
Vikings
Reusse: False patriotism of NFL scoundrels could keep Kaepernick unemployed
Here's an idea for the quarterback: Line up a CFL job, become a star in Canada, and come back as a taller, faster Doug Flutie.
Wild's slide is reminiscent of Vikings' plummet, with one key difference
In jumping out to great starts and establishing themselves as early favorites to win championships, both the Vikings and Wild had a feeling of doing no wrong.
Sports
Patriots' Donald Trump White House Visit Is set for April
The Super Bowl-winning team (well, most of them at least) will meet with President Trump on April 19.
St. Paul
Revamped St. Paul apartments will be home to Saints players
An apartment building in St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood will become the official home to the St. Paul Saints baseball team.
High Schools
Minneapolis North dominates another 1A opponent, hits century mark
The Polars defeated Springfield 100-56 to advance to the championship game on Saturday where they will try to defend their state title against North Woods.
Sports
'He needs to get the ball more.' C-Webb gushes over J.P. Macura
The TBS announcers during Thursday night's Sweet 16 shocker showed a lot of love for Lakeville North graduate J.,P. Macura as his 11th-seeded Xavier team rallied to beat No. 2-seed Arizona.
Gophers
Another hole to fill as Gophers defensive end Elmore leaves team
Gaelin Elmore, who will graduate this summer, said he agreed not to transfer to a team that will play the Gophers in 2017l. He is the third starter from last year who has decided to leave.
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