Sports
February 21, 2021

Wolves-New York game recap

The Wolvea rallied from a 21-point deficit but couldn't hold the lead.
Gophers
February 21, 2021
Nebraska’s Madi Kubik ( top right) has a shot blocked by Minnesota’s Shea Rubright (bottom left) and Stephanie Samedy in the first set on Sunday 

Gophers' run of volleyball perfection ends in loss to Nebraska

Very little went right for the No. 5 Gophers (9-1), who lost in three sets to end a 12-match Big Ten road winning streak.
Gophers
February 21, 2021
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Souhan: Even Gophers volleyball can have an off day

Despite losing to Nebraska, watching the Gophers was a reminder of what a dynamic sport volleyball is, and what a pleasant counterpart it is to so many other sports.
Wolves
February 21, 2021
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Wolves' shortcomings show in 103-99 loss to Knicks

The second half of the Timberwolves' 103-99 loss to the Knicks encapsulated the overarching theme of their season in 24 minutes of basketball.
Twins
February 21, 2021
May 1, 1972 Stan Williams Pitcher Minnesota Twins 71-43

Former Twins reliever Stan Williams dead at 84

He went 10-1 with 15 saves and a 1.99 ERA for the 1970 AL West champions.
Twins
February 21, 2021
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Five questions for the Twins entering their first full-squad workout

Can key players Byron Buxton and Josh Donaldson stay healthy and make a bigger impact in 2021? But that's not the only issue facing the Twins as spring training heats up this week.
High Schools
February 21, 2021

Rosemount's Jake Ratzlaff is selected Mr. Football

Strong on both sides of the line of scrimmage, he has committed to Wisconsin.
Wolves
February 21, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Jordan McLaughlin (6) dribbles as New York Knicks' Nerlens Noel (3) and Elfrid Payton (6) defend during the first half of an N

Tom Thibodeau regains defensive touch in New York

The Timberwolves never showed the success on that end of the floor that the coach has had elsewhere.
Gophers
February 21, 2021
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U wrestlers beat Wildcats; Steveson finishes 3rd perfect regular season

The U, ranked 12th, will take a five-dual winning streak into the Big Ten Championships.
Sports
February 21, 2021

Rockies OF Ian Desmond opts out for 2nd straight season

Ian Desmond provided a calming voice to help the Colorado Rockies stick together soon after losing star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade.
High Schools
February 21, 2021

Saturday's prep sports roundup

In girls' hockey, for the second consecutive Saturday the Minnetonka and Benilde-St. Margaret's girls' hockey teams showed how evenly they match up.
Gophers
February 21, 2021
“Everything we did was not real good,” coach Richard Pitino said after Saturday’s 31-point loss to Illinois.

Scoggins: Gophers second-half play against Illinois an embarrassment

The rest of this season feels doomed. Maybe the Gophers can rally and find a spark, but what evidence is there that something unexpected is right around the corner?

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