Lynx
January 18, 2019
Maya Moore, left, fights for the loose ball against the Los Angeles Sparks' Alana Beard, middle, Nneka Ogwumike during the game that eliminated the Ly

Questions linger after report Moore may sit out 2019 WNBA season

This much is clear: If Maya Moore does not play, it would be difficult news for a Lynx team already in transition with Lindsay Whalen's retirement and other roster issues.
Gophers
January 18, 2019
Senior guard Kenisha Bell (shown in a game earlier this season vs. Illinois) scored 14 of her game-high 25 points in the first half Thursday to help s

U women end four-game losing streak by beating Badgers again

The Gophers went 12-0 by starting the Big Ten season with a victory over Wisconsin and are now 13-4 after winning in Madison.
Wolves
January 18, 2019

Scoreboard watch: Wolves pursue the playoffs

A look at the conference standings. Will the Wolves finish among the top eight teams in the West?
High Schools
January 18, 2019

Thursday's prep roundup

Amelia Karelitz knocked a rebound into the net with 10 minutes, 46 seconds left in the game to give Woodbury a 2-1 victory over Bemidji in girls' hockey on the outdoor rink on Lake Bemidji to kickoff the Hockey Day in Minnesota festivities.
High Schools
January 18, 2019

Thursday's prep results

Here's Thursday's high school sports results:
Wolves
January 18, 2019

Timberwolves-San Antonio game preview

The Spurs arrive having won seven of their past 10 and blew out the Wolves in their last matchup, a 124-98 victory in San Antonio on Dec. 21.
Twins
January 18, 2019
Jake Cave was all smiles after hitting a home run in September, and this week tried Spam for the first time at the home of the product in Austin, Minn

Canned answers: Cave, Austin hear from Twins fans in the home of Spam

A Twins Winter Caravan stop in Austin, Minn., on Wednesday meant time for players to talk baseball - and canned meats.
Gophers
January 17, 2019
Without Kelly Pannek last season, the Gophers missed out on the Frozen Four for the first time since 2011.

Olympic gold medalist Pannek has unfinished business as a Gopher

Kelly Pannek, now a senior, will lead the No. 2 Gophers women's hockey team in a showdown against No. 1 Wisconsin this weekend, with a potential regular-season WCHA title on the line.
Gophers
January 17, 2019

Gophers women's hockey-Wisconsin series preview

The No. 2 Gophers (21-2-1, 11-2-1-0 WCHA) split an October series at No. 1 Wisconsin (20- 2-0, 10-2-0) back in October.
Wild
January 17, 2019

Wild-Anaheim game recap

Ducks goalie John Gibson recorded 37 saves for his second shutout of the season.
Wild
January 17, 2019

Leading goal scorers in Wild history

Nino Niederreiter was tied for fifth in goals scored in franchise history. Here's that top five:
Wild
January 17, 2019
Postgame: Wild players saddened by trade of longtime teammate Niederreiter

Postgame: Wild players saddened by trade of longtime teammate Niederreiter

Hours after winger Nino Niederreiter was traded to the Hurricanes, the Wild was flattened 3-0 by the Ducks.

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