Wolves
February 25, 2020
Karl-Anthony Towns had encouraging words for Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) during a recent game.

Reusse: KAT's got a friend in Russell, which is supposed to make us optimistic

The NBA not about trying to win tonight's game. It's about interpersonal relationships. It's about players with $150 million contracts being placed in the role of martyrs
Wolves
February 25, 2020

Gameday preview: Wolves at Miami

The Heat is in the midst of its first real rough stretch of an otherwise charmed season. Miami has lost six of its past eight, including an overtime stumble at Cleveland on Monday
Sports
February 25, 2020

Best friends forever; wins eventually?

Sports
February 25, 2020

Mike Rand's tipsheet

Sports
February 25, 2020

Stefon Diggs trade? Stay alert for many reasons

Sports
February 25, 2020

Timberwolves guard DeAngelo's Russell's love of the midrange is shooting against the grain of current NBA strategy

DeAngelo Russell bucks the trend of avoiding midrange shots.
Vikings
February 25, 2020
Actually, there are many reasons to anticipate a possible Stefon Diggs trade

Actually, there are many reasons to anticipate a possible Stefon Diggs trade

Rick Spielman's money quote, whereby he told reporters that "there's no reason to anticipate [Stefon Diggs] is not going to be a Minnesota Viking," is complicated by an immediate rebuttal.
Loons
February 25, 2020
Noah Billingsley (2)

Loons sign draft pick Billingsley, 'still talking' on Reynoso deal

The 18th player taken in the January SuperDraft, New Zealand's Noah Billingsley "could have the same sort of impact" draft picks Chase Gasper and Hassani Dotson had last year, United coach Adrian Heath said.
High Schools
February 25, 2020
Drake Dobbs (left) leads unbeaten Eden Prairie into Section 2 tournament; Paige Bueckers, a UConn-bound senior, is helping Hopkins seek a Class 4A tit

March mayhem: How about a radical state basketball tournament makeover?

If Minnesota's biggest schools seeded their boys' and girls' basketball postseason without using section play, it could solve a problem of having some of the sweetest match-ups happening before the state tournament.
Twins
February 25, 2020
Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson spoke with Jhoulys Chacin last week in Fort Myers.

Chacin on mound for Twins; follow today's game vs. Atlanta here

The veteran righthander is in the running to claim the vacant spot in the Twins' starting rotation, with his main competition a batch of less-experienced pitchers.
Sports
February 25, 2020

A photojournalist's view: Aaron Lavinsky's Instagram post about Austin

Photojournalist Aaron Lavinsky was Chip Scoggins' partner in reporting the Austin Packers story, and shared some of his photos and reflections on Instagram.
Wolves
February 25, 2020
Timberwolves guard Jacob Evans tried to defend against a shot by Mavericks guard Delon Wright during the second half Monday.

Depleted Timberwolves exploited by rejuvenated Mavericks

The Wolves gave up 139 points and said some glaring communication issues popped up against the top-rated offense in the league.

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