Outdoors
March 29, 2017
Bracketology meets Minnesota Outdoors: Who wins?

Bracketology meets Minnesota Outdoors: Who wins?

Amid the hoopla of March Madness, we present a bracket whose prize isn't the office pool, but information. Ducks square off with deer, walleyes with panfish, pheasants with turkeys, and bass with trout, among other "matchups."
March 29, 2017
Harrison Smith

Andrew Sendejo, Harrison Smith have surgeries

Starting safeties Andrew Sendejo and Harrison Smith both had recent offseason surgeries, but are expected to return to full strength before training camp, an NFL source said today.
Sports
March 29, 2017
Minnesota United FC defender Joe Greenspan, left, during training camp.

Minnesota United FC inching back to full strength

Defender Joe Greenspan is cleared to play and the national team duty players should return to practice Thursday.
Gophers
March 29, 2017
Antoine Winfield Jr.

P.J. Fleck went to great lengths to keep Winfield from leaving U

One of P.J. Fleck's most important selling jobs since taking over as Gophers coach came when he convinced sophomore safety Antoine Winfield Jr. not to transfer.
Wild
March 29, 2017
Zach Parise (11) was hit in the face with a high stick by Tom Wilson in the first period. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com - March 28,

Boudreau: Parise won't be out long after scary high-sticking incident

Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said Zach Parise was not seriously injured in Tuesday's loss and won't be out of the lineup for long.
Gophers
March 29, 2017
UND cuts women's hockey after president's demand for budget cuts

UND cuts women's hockey after president's demand for budget cuts

The UND women's hockey program, along with the men's and women's swimming and diving teams, will be terminated, the school announced Wednesday, citing a budget shortfall.
Gophers
March 29, 2017
Wild reaches deal with U's Kloos, pursuing Union College star

Wild reaches deal with U's Kloos, pursuing Union College star

The contract starts next season and he'll report to Iowa on an amateur tryout.
March 29, 2017
Mike Zimmer on Teddy Bridgewater: 'I don't want him going somewhere else.'

Mike Zimmer on Teddy Bridgewater: 'I don't want him going somewhere else.'

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer paused and gathered his thoughts before making it clear he's still very much a fan of Teddy Bridgewater despite his appreciation for how well Sam Bradford has filled in.
Gophers
March 29, 2017
Gophers wide receiver Tyler Johnson, shown last fall, has impressed coach P.J. Fleck during spring practice.

P.J. Fleck impressed with Tyler Johnson, Demry Croft, Rodney Smith

Gophers coach P.J. Fleck saw several things he liked at the team's latest spring practice.
Twins
March 29, 2017
Twins newcomer Jason Castro

Anonymous MLB scouts demolish Twins in SI baseball preview

Sports Illustrated offered anonymity to major league scouts in return for their honest opinions about MLB teams. They didn't exactly flatter the Twins.
Twins
March 29, 2017
Byung Ho Park

One year later, ByungHo Park settles in as DH for Twins

Manager Paul Molitor said roster moves are coming that will provide "a fair amount of clarity" about the remaining roster competitions. The designated hitter situation doesn't appear to be among them.
March 29, 2017
Hey, it's an MLB coloring book featuring Joe Mauer

Hey, it's an MLB coloring book featuring Joe Mauer

Have a few minutes to kill? If so -- or you need top keep your child (or your inner-child) entertained -- why don't you have a go at coloring Joe Mauer from this on-line 'coloring book.'

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