Sports
May 23, 2017
Sophomore guard Jalen Suggs (1) leads a talented Minnehaha Academy team with Class 2A title aspirations.

Minnehaha Academy's Jalen Suggs to vie for spot on national U16 team

The freshman will train with 23 other top players in early June at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Twins
May 23, 2017
Kirby Puckett

Kirby Puckett, already in Cooperstown, makes another baseball hall of fame

The California League, a well-regarded Class A league, announced Tuesday that former Twins great Kirby Puckett is part of its five-member class.
Vikings
May 23, 2017
One time only: Larry Fitzgerald will limit talking about his NFL future

One time only: Larry Fitzgerald will limit talking about his NFL future

Fitzgerald, the former Holy Angels standout, spent much of last season dismissing speculation he would retire before the 2017 season -- and has vowed not to get caught up in that again.
Wild
May 23, 2017
Wild now one of four current teams never to make a Stanley Cup final

Wild now one of four current teams never to make a Stanley Cup final

With Nashville's berth, there are just four existing teams to never make it to the Stanley Cup Finals: the Wild, Columbus, Winnipeg and Arizona.
Sports
May 23, 2017
Abu Danladi (right)

United likely without Abu Danladi for two to three weeks

The rookie forward left the 2-1 loss against the Los Angeles Galaxy this past weekend late in the first half with a groin injury.
Gophers
May 23, 2017
Former Gophers star Rachel Banham on Tuesday’s game vs. the Lynx: “I can hardly wait. I worked hard for this.”

After surgeries, resilient Banham making her hometown WNBA debut

"I can hardly wait," former Gopher and Lakeville high school star Rachel Banham said about facing the Lynx at the X. "I worked hard for this."
Sports
May 23, 2017

Saints open their season with a flourish (or three)

The St. Paul Saints opened their 25th season with a salute to Mary Tyler Moore, the introduction of Alternative Fats -- and some winning baseball.
Twins
May 23, 2017
Down 5-0 in second inning, Twins recover to smash Orioles 14-7

Down 5-0 in second inning, Twins recover to smash Orioles 14-7

Jorge Polanco and Miguel Sano had four hits apiece, Joe Mauer had his first three-hit game since Aug. 16 and Kyle Gibson was the winning pitcher despite giving up six runs in five innings.
Gophers
May 23, 2017

Minnesota Scene: Gustavus men eliminated in Division III tennis

The Gustavus Adolphus men's tennis team lost 5-1 to top-ranked Middlebury on Monday night in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Twins
May 23, 2017
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton reached but couldn't quite catch this fly ball double hit by the Orioles' Trey Mancini in the second inning Monday.

'Be safe out there.' Twins outfielders mindful of Buxton's speed

The Twins spend extra time practicing those in-between fly balls, striving for better communication and fewer collisions.
Wolves
May 23, 2017
Wolves washout Bennett wins a title, says he'll have the 'last laugh'

Wolves washout Bennett wins a title, says he'll have the 'last laugh'

Anthony Bennett won a championship ring in the EuroLeague, last weekend. Royce White, the former Minnesota prep star, is close to securing his own championship ring in the Canadian National Basketball League.
Vikings
May 23, 2017
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer, shown prior to a December 2016 game against Jacksonville, said doctors gave him “really good news’’ af

After eighth eye surgery, Zimmer leaving Vikings for a few weeks to recover

Mike Zimmer reluctantly agreed to put his health above his football team as the Vikings this week begin the third and final stage of their voluntary offseason program with the start of organized team activities.

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