High Schools
Normal or not, Minnesota high school hockey masked up, ready to play and in a 'happy place'
An 18-game schedule and the hope of a state tournament greet players and coaches as games begin Thursday.
High Schools
Future Ivy Leaguers, Gopher set the tone for Star Tribune preseason all-metro dream team
Along with 10 more players to watch, an early-in-the-year look at who's set to stand out between now and, let's hope, a state tournament.
High Schools
As first puck drop nears, meet the Star Tribune preseason all-metro dream team
An early look at who figures to be in the discussion among top players this season, along with10 more to watch.
Gophers Basketball
Gophers men preparing for undefeated, red-hot Wolverines
Michigan has gotten even more hype since blowing out the Gophers earlier this month, some of it coming from Tuesday's lopsided win over Wisconsin.
Gophers
Former U head coach Claeys leaves Virginia Tech, announces retirement
Claeys, who said he has lost 125 pounds, said his decision was not health related and left open the possibility of returning to coaching.
Sports
Fred Roufs, president of Minnesota Baseball Association, dies
Roufs, 73, became the MBA president in May as amateur baseball was facing a shutdown due to the state's COVID-19 restrictions.
Wolves
Wolves attack challenge of back-to-back games against same opponent
Preparing for playing the same team in consecutive games, a new wrinkle in the NBA schedule, has resulted in new challenges for the coaching staff and players.
Randball
Your thoughts: If you could start over, would you root for Minnesota teams?
'If you love someone, tell them. . . . And if that loved one cheers for Minnesota teams tell them it's not worth it.' How's that for drama?
Vikings
Reusse: Can 'Josh Allen Experience' rescue Buffalo from Vikings-like futility?
The Bills and the Vikings have ardent fan bases and 0-4 Super Bowl records. The Buffalo zealots have a bit more of an edge to them.
Randball
Houston, we have two problems: Deshaun Watson and James Harden
Almost exactly one year ago, the Houston Rockets and Houston Texans were flying high. Now those franchises have big, big problems.
Wild
Wild gives Foligno three-year extension after strong 2020 season
Marcus Foligno isn't one of the Wild's go-to scorers. But there's no denying Foligno is important to the Wild, who rewarded the tough winger on Tuesday.
Wild
Division-only schedule fuels intensity of shortened Wild season
Teams are playing each other at least twice in a row and sometimes for up to four straight games in an NHL season delayed and overhauled out of necessity.
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