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March 15, 2019

#Stribwinter: Sending out the season -- at least visually

It's time to send out winter -- well, at least visually with spring officially entering the scene Wednesday. Below is a cool, fun, striking collection of readers' photos tagged #Stribwinter, and plucked from Instagram.
Wild
March 15, 2019
Hamline's Bre Simon (20) takes a shot against St. Thomas goalie Kenzie Torpy during the Tommies' 3-2 win on Feb. 15. Simon, the leading scorer in NCAA

St. Thomas, Hamline resume crosstown rivalry in women's Frozen Four

The Tommies stress defense. The Pipers like to score in bunches. The styles will clash Friday night in Mendota Heights with a berth in the NCAA Division III championship game on the line.
Wolves
March 15, 2019
Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins battled with Jazz guard Ricky Rubio

'Effort' plays cost Wolves as downward spiral continues

The Timberwolves on Thursday kept the game close for long stretches, but the Jazz never let up and sent Minnesota to its 11th road loss in 12 games.
Gophers
March 15, 2019

St. Thomas, Hamline clash for fourth time this season in Division III women's hockey Frozen Four semifinals

The top-ranked Tommies and No. 4 Pipers meet in the Division III Frozen Four semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
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.

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