Gophers
Five takeaways from Gophers basketball foreign tour in Italy
Thirty years ago, Clem Haskins took his Gophers men's basketball team to New Zealand and Australia over the summer – and it used that bonding experience to reach the NCAA's Elite Eight.
Twins
Reusse: Two bad days have earned coach Diaz place in Twins history
Red Sox and Cubs fans have Wavin' Wendell Kim to remember. And now the Twins have a third base coach on the way to becoming a legend of the wrong kind.
High Schools
First day of Mayer Lutheran volleyball practice is 'like Christmas morning'
The Class 1A powerhouse has high standards, even curfews, but its talented players — many who play together in the offseason — wouldn’t have it any other way.
High Schools
Different paths, same goal for Centennial soccer teams' seniors
The girls’ team won the Class 2A state title in 2016 and hasn’t been back since. The boys reached state for the first time last year and are itching to get back, too.
Sports
First day of Mayer Lutheran volleyball practice is 'like Christmas morning'
The Class 1A powerhouse has high standards, even curfews, but its talented players — many who play together in the offseason — wouldn't have it any other way.
Sports
Different paths, same goal for Centennial soccer teams' seniors
The girls' team won the Class 2A state title in 2016 and hasn't been back since. The boys reached state for the first time last year and are itching to get back, too.
Vikings
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Kaare Vedvik next in line to save Vikings from kicking mess of their own making
Kaare Vedvik might turn out to be great, or it might just be one more failed attempt at chasing greatness — one that probably could have been avoided a year ago.
High Schools
Lakeville South football ready to build on surprising playoff run
The Cougars are loaded with confidence after riding a five-game winning streak to the Class 6A Prep Bowl semifinals last November.
Sports
Lakeville South raring to pick up where surprising playoff team left off last season
The Cougars are loaded with confidence after riding a five-game winning streak to the Class 6A Prep Bowl semifinals last November.
Twins
The Rochester shuffle: Fringe Twins players know the drill all too well
Frequent call-ups from the minors can make the baseball season feel like a six-month road trip. But getting about $3,000 per day in the majors makes the travel more than worthwhile.
Twins
![Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) watched from the dugout in the second inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/6QIBJ6TGLLX74EL6BIZORXLINQ.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Cruz starts working out and other Twins injury updates
After getting the go-ahead to start working out again, Nelson Cruz flew to Milwaukee, where he will join teammates as they open a two-game series against the Brewers.
Vikings
Former 6-10 Gophers tight end Wozniak gets try at tackle with Vikings
One of the tallest — if not the tallest — Vikings in team history took his spot as the third-string left tackle during Sunday's practice at TCO Performance Center.
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