Wolves
Towns blames himself as Wolves squander lead, lose to Sixers in OT
Karl-Anthony Towns was upset about being unable to stop Philadelphia star Joel Embiid late in the game, which helped waste a 38-point night by Jimmy Butler.
Wolves
Philadelphia 118, Timberwolves 112
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Timberwolves 118-112 in overtime at Target Center on Tuesday night.
High Schools
Boys' basketball: Edina knocks off No. 1 Apple Valley
Edina spread the scorÂing around as four playÂers scored in double digÂits, led by AnÂders NelÂson with 20. Tre Jones led the Eagles with 40 points.
Wolves
After years of woe, pieces falling into place for 76ers
The league's laughingstock not so long ago while they accumulated both draft picks and losses galore, the Sixers are must-see TV and play the Wolves in an ESPN game tonight.
Outdoors
Ruffed grouse need snow for warmth, protection
To avoid presenting themselves as easy pickings for predators, ruffed grouse burrow into snow — when it's available — and disappear. This also allows grouse to "thermo-regulate,'' or stay warm.
Wild
Wild's Murphy proving he can provide depth on blue line
Ever since his promotion from the AHL, Ryan Murphy hasn't left the lineup — capitalizing on the chance to pick up regular minutes with Jared Spurgeon on the mend.
High Schools
Tuesday's prep results
Here's Tuesday's high school sports results:
Wolves
Wolves-Philadelphia game recap
Sixers center Joel Embiid scored 28 points with 12 rebounds and eight assists, made the free throws that sent the game into overtime and the three-pointer in OT that propelled the 76ers to victory.
Wolves
Similarities striking between rebuild jobs by Wolves, 76ers
Each team has been remade around a pair of young stars and a handful of added veterans.
Wild
Wild-Calgary game recap
Wild goalie Alex Stalock made 16 saves in relief of Devan Dubnyk, who left the game injured.
Vikings
Power rankings: Vikings fall, Steelers climb, everyone jockeys for playoff position
The Chiefs make the biggest climb; the Jets take the biggest fall.
Wild
Postgame: Wild had emergency goalie with familiar name ready if needed
The Wild didn't need to trot out a third goaltender Tuesday, but the team had one ready in Connor Beaupre.
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