Golf
April 11, 2021
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Souhan: Matsuyama looks game for run at green jacket on Sunday

After shooting a 65 on Saturday, Hideki Matsuyama will have the weight of a nation on his shoulders Sunday at the Masters in the final round.
Sports
April 11, 2021
Kenta Maeda greets manager Rocco Baldelli during introductions during the home opener.

Twins' vaccinations short of 85% threshold for relaxed protocols

The Twins offered postgame vaccinations after Thursday's home opener, allowing for Friday's scheduled off day as a side-effects buffer. But the team didn't quite reach the threshold that would allow for dining out or team meetings.
Twins
April 11, 2021
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Neal: Twins newcomer Robles was holding out on us

As soon as the flag dropped on the regular season, relief pitcher Hansel Robles - looking to rebound from a forgettable 2020 - was ready to go
Twins
April 11, 2021
Twins Byron Buxton celebrated after hitting a homer in the fifth inning.

Reusse: Morneau knows what he's seeing in Buxton

Former Twins standout Justin Morneau sees confidence, clarity in current Twins standout Byron Buxton. "He looks like a hitter with full confidence," Morneau said.
Gophers
April 11, 2021

U softball beats Northwestern, closes gap on Big Ten leader

Emily Hansen went 3-for-4 with three RBI and MaKenna Partain hit a two-run homer to lead the Gophers to a 6-2 victory over No. 22 Northwestern
Wild
April 10, 2021
St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly scores the winning goal past the Wild's Cam Talbot during overtime of Saturday's game.

Better than a blowout, but Blues rally to nip Wild late in OT

St. Louis captain Ryan O'Reilly scored on a backhand wraparound with two seconds to go in overtime, capping off a Blues rally after they tied the game 2-2 in the final minute of third period.
Twins
April 10, 2021
Seattle's J.P. Crawford beat the throw to first base as the Twins' Miguel Sano reaches for he ball during the eighth inning.

Imperfect 10: Twins lose again in extra innings, 4-3 to Seattle

The Twins remained winless in extra innings this young season, losing for the third time in innings with bonus baserunners.
High Schools
April 10, 2021
Chaska celebrated its 45-43 win against Rosemount for the 4A championship on Friday night.

Scoggins: Minnesota basketball and its kids deserved these moments of joy

Unlike last year, when COVID-19 was still in its beginning stages, both the boys' and girls' basketball tournaments crowned champions this weekend.
Sports
April 10, 2021
St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90) watches the puck as Wild goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen and Ryan Suter defend during the second period Friday night.

Wild takes a lesson from ugly loss to Blues

Coach Dean Evason: "We better be hungry, too."
Colleges
April 10, 2021
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St. Cloud State's daily focus worked well

Brett Larson and the Huskies navigated a season filled with challenges brought on by COVID-19.
High Schools
April 10, 2021

Saturday tourney notebook: Former Fulda coach gets new view as Hayfield dad

From the last day at Target Center: Lance Johnson joins lofty company, Waseca goes overnight, Black officiating crew makes history and another honor for Chet Holmgren.
High Schools
April 10, 2021

Wayzata wins first boys' basketball championship since 1959

The veteran Trojans, with four players scoring in double figures, pulled away in the second half en route to a 75-61 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall.

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