High Schools
March 23, 2019

DeLaSalle holds off Waseca for seventh 3A state title in eight years

The Islanders defeated the upset-minded Bluejays 63-56 behind 26 points from Jamison Battle and 19 from Tyrell Terry.
Sports
March 23, 2019
Minnehaha Academy's Jalen Suggs is very much on the Gophers' radar for the 2020 recruiting class.

Minnehaha Academy wins third Class 2A title in a row

Two younger teammates helped Jalen Suggs carry the Redhawks.
Twins
March 23, 2019

Reusse: Baldelli feeling 'pretty good' about Twins bullpen, which is hard to believe

Manager Baldelli and pitching coach Johnson are both spinning hard on Twins' questionable bullpen.
Gophers
March 23, 2019

What's the formula for fixing Gophers hockey woes?

Attendance is falling. Enthusiasm is lagging. So how can the Gophers fix what ails them?
Twins
March 23, 2019

Reusse: 'Double S' was a thorn in Twins' side

Jim Essian hit 33 home runs in a 12-year big-league career with five teams. He hit four of those for the White Sox between June 24 and July 3, 1977, against the Twins
Sports
March 23, 2019

Sid's jottings

Gophers
March 23, 2019
Minnesota center Daniel Oturu

Gophers' Sweet 16 hopes likely fall on the frontcourt vs. Michigan St.

Gophers frontcourt starters Daniel Oturu and Jordan Murphy will have a battle on their hands in Saturday's NCAA 2nd round matchup with Michigan State's Xavier Tillman, Kenny Goins and Nick Ward.
Sports
March 23, 2019
Rocco Baldelli as a standout high school baseball and basketball player and at his introductory news conference as Twins manager.

Jan. 20: Baldelli's baseball journey has led him to the Twins

Baldelli's ascension to a managerial job surprises only those who viewed him as just a superior talent or a tragic figure. Those close to him say his intellectual curiosity and natural empathy qualify him to lead.
Twins
March 23, 2019
Jose Berrios will be the 10th Twins pitcher in the past 12 seasons to take the ball for Opening Day and the youngest since Brad Radke, then 23, pitche

Berrios makes final start before Opening Day as Twins meet Orioles

Ehire Adrianza, hitting .400 in Grapefruit League play, is in the lineup for Jorge Polanco.
Wild
March 23, 2019
Wild left wing Jordan Greenway celebrates his goal during the first period

Wild stays hot away from home, topping Capitals 2-1

Luke Kunin's goal broke a 1-1 tie with the defending Stanley Cup champions for the Wild's 20th road win for the season.
High Schools
March 23, 2019

Class 2A boys' hoops: Minnehaha Academy too tall, too much for Minneapolis North

With 7-footer Chet Holmgren blocking and altering shots and Jalen Suggs and Prince Aligbe each scoring 20 points, the Redhawks claimed their third Class 2A championship with a 69-52 victory.
Wolves
March 23, 2019
Josh Okogie endured a "gloomy" period that passed.

Finish strong, keep growing: Wolves' Okogie busts through rookie wall

Over the past three games, Josh Okogie has found renewed energy. He's averaging 16.7 points per game on 56 percent shooting while playing 33 minutes per game.

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