Wolves
April 8, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) has his shot blocked by Indiana Pacers' Jeremy Lamb (26) during the first half

Sound familiar? Indiana foils Wolves' comeback bid, wins 141-137

A poor start, followed by a scramble to come back once again didn't pan out. The Wolves still haven't won back-to-back games since the first games of the season.
Golf
April 8, 2021
Cameron Champ

Georgia voting law brings mixed reaction from those at the Masters

Some responses were muted, but Black golfer Cameron Champ voiced strong opposition.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Tourney tidbits: Stillwater's Willie Taylor steps down as coach so he can watch another young player

News and notes from both tournaments Wednesday, including a Hayfield rebounding machine, a 3A girls' rematch, a Caledonia battler extraordinaire and Minneota excellence.
April 7, 2021
Eric Wilson (50) celebrated one of his three interceptions last season.

Former Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson joins the Eagles

The free agent agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million deal in Philadelphia, where he will again be teammates with safety Anthony Harris
Sports
April 7, 2021
Rosemount's Alexa Ratzlaff (21) looks for room under the basket against Centennial

4A girls' basketball: Rosemount will face Chaska for the title

Hopkins was denied by Chaska to win its 79th game in a row. Tap here for game reports, video and more from the state tournament.
Sports
April 7, 2021
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said that he would have gotten his shot a long time ago if it was possible.

Wolves players, coaches and staff get COVID-19 vaccinations

Coach Chris Finch calls getting the shots his civic duty.
Sports
April 7, 2021

Kevin Fiala's hat trick leads Wild's 8-3 thumping over red-hot Colorado

Kevin Fiala scored his first NHL hat trick during a career-high four-point game, Kirill Kaprizov had two goals, and captain Jared Spurgeon tallied three assists for the Wild, which handed Colorado its first regulation loss since March 8.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Stifling defense keys Rosemount victory over Centennial

The Irish prevailed 40-33, scoring just 13 points in the second half while holding the Cougars to one field goal.
Sports
April 7, 2021

Gophers soccer to open postseason against Nebraska

Gophers
April 7, 2021
Richard Pitino coached the Gophers for eight seasons.

Richard Pitino's Gophers buyout, once $7.1 million, drops to zero

The university owes no buyout money to former Gophers men's basketball coach Richard Pitino under terms of their separation agreement, obtained Wednesday by the Star Tribune.
Sports
April 7, 2021
Caledonia's Jackson Koepke (10) and Austin Klug (3) defend Minneapolis North's Mario Sanders (1) under the basket in the Class 2A semifinal Wednesday

Championship games set in Class 1A and 2A boys' basketball

Hayfield and Hancock won their 1A semifinals to move into Saturday's title game. Tap here for game reports, video and more from Target Center.
High Schools
April 7, 2021

Experienced Waseca too much for Fergus Falls in 72-58 victory

The Bluejays got all but 14 of their points from dynamic seniors Ryan Dufault, Andrew Morgan and Kyreese Willingham to reach the Class 2A championship game.

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