Wolves
June 23, 2017
Zach LaVine

Hartman: Trade for Butler signals Wolves want to win right now

It must have been hard to deal guards Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn, but Tom Thibodeau now has a veteran leader in Jimmy Butler who can score and defend.
Lynx
June 23, 2017
Seimone Augustus (33)

Augustus expands skills, remains WNBA force for Lynx

Lynx's Seimone Augustus is polishing, expanding her skills – and thriving. Through 10 games and a 9-1 record, Augustus is having one of her best and most well-rounded seasons.
Wolves
June 23, 2017
Justin Patton answers questions during an interview after being selected by the Chicago Bulls as the 16th pick overall during the NBA basketball draft

Draft choice Patton thrilled to be coming to Minnesota

6-foot-11 Justin Patton said he is looking forward to playing with the Wolves in general and Wolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns. "He'll make me look good."
Twins
June 23, 2017
A couple of hardy fans wait out a rain delay under umbrellas before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June

Fans who had Thursday tickets get free tickets to future Twins game

If you had a ticket for Thursday's game, whether or not you stayed for the game, it can be exchanged for a ticket to any game after August 28.
Twins
June 23, 2017
Chicago White Sox's Matt Davidson is congratulated by Yolmer Sanchez after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning

Soggy mess: Twins wait out long delay, give away game in a hurry

After a rain delay of nearly five hours, Nik Hurley didn't make it through the first inning of a 9-0 loss to the White Sox.
Wild
June 23, 2017
Marco Scandella (6) and Erik Haula (56) made their way to the ice for warm ups. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com - April 12, 2017, S

Leaving the Wild: Haula excited about 'a fresh start'

After being relegated for much of last season to the fourth line in Minnesota, Haula's excited for the new opportunity he'll receive with the expansion Vegas Golden Knights.
Wolves
June 23, 2017
Blockbuster: Wolves trade a haul to get 'a good fit' in Bulls' Butler

Blockbuster: Wolves trade a haul to get 'a good fit' in Bulls' Butler

The Timberwolves made a splash early on draft night. The blockbuster deal reunites Bulls forward Jimmy Butler with Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau. For it to happen, the Wolves gave up the No. 7 pick plus Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn.
Sports
June 23, 2017

Thursday's Canterbury Park results

Results and payouts from Thursday's races.
Wolves
June 23, 2017
Jimmy Butler

'The only way out of basketball hell': Chicago views on the trade

A roundup of notes and quotes surrounding Thursday night's mega trade between the Timberwolves and Bulls.
Wolves
June 22, 2017

The Justin Patton file

At Creighton, Patton led the Big East Conference and was second in the nation with 67.6 percent shooting.
Twins
June 22, 2017

Twins-Cleveland series preview

The Twins are 20-9 on the road, which is the second-best away record in the majors but will be tested on this difficult 11-game trip to Cleveland, Boston and Kansas City.
Twins
June 22, 2017

Thursday's Twins-Chicago White Sox game recap

A look back at Thursday's game.

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