Wild
January 15, 2019
From left, Wild left wing Jordan Greenway (18), defenseman Ryan Suter (20) and center Eric Staal (12) celebrated a goal by Staal in the third period

Fortuitous bounce helps Staal end scoring drought in Wild's shootout win

Center Eric Staal scored his first goal in 10 games.
Wild
January 15, 2019
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau looks on in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul

When is offside not offside? Wild's Boudreau miffed by coach's challenge ruling

The coach's challenge issued by Bruce Boudreau to examine a play Monday was the fourth unsuccessful try by the Wild this season, a 2-for-6 clip that reflects just how unpredictable these resolutions can be.
Wild
January 15, 2019

Wild-Los Angeles game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Wolves
January 15, 2019
Robert Covington waved to the Philadelphia 76ers crowd on Tuesday

Three ex-76ers now with Wolves make emotional return to Philly

Tuesday was still a homecoming for Robert Covington, Dario Saric and Jerryd Bayless
Wolves
January 15, 2019
Joel Embiid, left, goes up for a shot off the Timberwolves' Josh Okogie during the first half

'Pretty gets you beat by 40.' Wolves search for ruggedness after blowout

The Timberwolves lamented their lack of energy and effort in a 42-point loss to Philadelphia
Wolves
January 15, 2019

Worst five defeats in Timberwolves history

The Timberwolves quickly got headed in the wrong direction on the road against the 76ers on Tuesday, which led to the second-largest defeat in franchise history.
Wolves
January 15, 2019

Wolves-Philadelphia game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Gophers
January 15, 2019

Gophers men's basketball-Illinois game preview

The Gophers (13-3, 3-2 in the Big Ten) aim for their second consecutive conference road victory of the season against the Illini (4-12, 0-5) in Champaign.
Twins
January 15, 2019
Twins land 18-year-old infielder Ozoria in trade for Curtiss

Twins land 18-year-old infielder Ozoria in trade for Curtiss

John Curtiss was designated for assignment on Monday after Blake Parker was signed.
Sports
January 15, 2019

Sum of the parts:Cousins was average

Outdoors
January 15, 2019

West Nile virus found in 3 Wisconsin ruffed grouse

Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan are jointly studying whether West Nile virus is suppressing ruffed grouse populations. The inquiry began after hunters in 2017 reported seeing far fewer birds than expected.
Sports
January 15, 2019

Wednesday's tipsheet

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