Gophers
March 15, 2019
Jordan Murphy drives against Penn State's Mike Watkins during the first half

Gophers AD Coyle confident recent victories enough for NCAA berth

The Gophers are confident they've done enough to be named one of the 36 NCAA at-large bids to be announced Sunday.
Vikings
March 15, 2019
Shamar Stephen is back with the Vikings after spending last season in Seattle.

Zimmer hints reacquired DT Stephen should slide into starting spot

The 6-5, 309-pound Shamar Stephen, a 2014 seventh-round pick by the Vikings, re-signed with the team on a three-year deal this week after spending last season in Seattle.
Sports
March 15, 2019
The Whitecaps go into Friday's semifinal with a five-game win streak.

Whitecaps hope to stay sharp entering NWHL semifinal

Weather postponed the playoffs for five days, forcing the Whitecaps to wait a little longer for their postseason debut as members of the National Women's Hockey League.
Wild
March 15, 2019
The Wild's Luke Kunin

Wild's Luke Kunin can fill a number of roles

The Wild is tapping into Luke Kunin's versatility right now at a critical time in its season.
Twins
March 15, 2019
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) made his way from the practice field to Hammond Stadium Thursday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@

Gibson, Twins talk contract after failing to agree on earlier deal

Kyle Gibson signed a one-year deal in January and is hoping a new deal keeps him in Minnesota.
Vikings
March 15, 2019
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen

Right on time: Vikings, Griffen reach last-minute deal to restructure

The move keeps Everson Griffen with the Vikings in 2019 and frees up salary cap space.
Gophers
March 15, 2019

Gameday preview: Gophers vs. Purdue

The Big Ten tournament resumes with the Gophers playing for a higher seed in the Big Dance, facing second-seeded Purdue for the third time this season.
Gophers
March 15, 2019
Amir Coffey dunks over Penn State's Lamar Stevens during the second half, one in which Coffey willed the Gophers to overtime and a victory

Coffey saves best for last in Gophers 'needed' OT victory over Penn State

Amir Coffey's 22 points in Thursday night's 77-72 overtime victory moves the seventh-seeded Gophers into Friday's third round vs. No. 2 Purdue, and all but assures them a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Wolves
March 15, 2019
Duke's Tre Jones followed his brother, Tyus, and chose Duke after a successful career at Apple Valley.

Hartman: Apple Valley basketball talent can't pass up Duke

Three of the Eagles' best — Tyus and Tre Jones and Gary Trent Jr. — were wooed by 'Coach K.'
Twins
March 15, 2019
Twins third baseman Ronald Torreyes

Twins score in five separate innings, beat Orioles 7-6 in split-squad game.

Six of the Twins' seven runs were driven in by a player trying to claim a spot on Minnesota's bench over the final two weeks of camp.
High Schools
March 15, 2019

Lakeville North ends season for Hurt, Rochester John Marshall

The Rockets loss ends the high school career of Matthew Hurt, the state's all-time leading scorer among Class 4A players.
Wolves
March 15, 2019
A sudden drop in barometric pressure unleashed a rare "Bomb Cyclone" over Colorado on Wednesday, crippling the region with heavy snows and high winds.

'Bomb Cyclone' throws wrench in Wolves' travel from Colorado to Utah

The Timberwolves didn't arrive in Salt Lake City until Thursday morning ahead of their game against the Jazz, thanks in part to a severe snowstorm that battered the Denver area.

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