Wolves
Wolves fire Saunders after 7-24 start, Toronto assistant Finch takes over
The firing of Ryan Saunders, made after Sunday night's loss to New York, is a stunning turn of events for the trajectory of the Wolves franchise. Saunders is being replaced by Toronto Raptors assistant Chris Finch.
Sports
Pandemic teaches youth basketball teams new appreciation of traveling
Differing community interpretations of COVID-19 guidelines have forced some youth basketball associations to find other places to hold tournaments.
Sports
Podcast: Reusse and Rand break down the Ryan Saunders firing
Columnist Patrick Reusse joins the Daily Delivery with the entire episode devoted to the firing of Ryan Saunders and hiring of Toronto assistant Chris Finch, who arrives with connections to Wolves top executive Gersson Rosas.
High Schools
Holmgren's choice, undefeated teams and more prep stories for March
Chief among the questions to be answered are 7-foot Chet Holmgren's college decision and whether a couple of metro-area teams are really that good.
Sports
Recent Minnehaha Academy student-athlete dies in snowmobile crash
Berkley Duckson was a 2020 graduate of the Minneapolis private school, where he played on the hockey team.
Twins
Twins seek governor's approval for 10,000 fans at Target Field
Gov. Tim Walz will have the final word on the size of the crowds, and he must balance fans' desire for normalcy against public health concerns as COVID keeps its grip on Minnesota.
Twins
New reliever Colome finds comfort being reunited with Baldelli
The two were together in Tampa Bay, where Baldelli was a coach, and with the Rays, and the right-hander said his new manager is always open to listening.
Wild
Wild's Kevin Fiala rediscovers his finishing touch and more
In the third period at Anaheim on Saturday, he passed on an opportunity at a hat trick and earned an assist instead.
Wolves
The Chris Finch file
The new Wolves coach has been a longtime NBA assistant but last served as a head coach more than a decade ago in the D-League.
Wolves
Ryan Saunders timeline
He began his NBA coaching career with five seasons as an assistant with the Wizards.
Wolves
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Souhan: Timing is bad, but firing Saunders an inevitable decision
Ryan Saunders was hired because of who he was instead of what he had done. Then he was never put in a position to succeed.
Sports
Wild-San Jose game preview
The Wild go for their third straight victory against the Sharks in San Jose.
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