Gophers
May 4, 2021
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All-Americans Ramler, Loper returning to U gymnastics next season

Senior Lexy Ramler and Ona Loper, who helped lead the team to its first Big Ten title since 2006, will use the extra year of eligibility allowed because of the pandemic.
Randball
May 4, 2021
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship game loss to Tampa Bay.

In messy Packers situation, Aaron Rodgers is part of the problem

Packers management seems intent on aggravating Rodgers at every turn. But here's why the star quarterback deserves a share of the blame for the mess in Green Bay.
May 4, 2021
Zach Von Rosenberg

Vikings signing 30-year-old rookie punter who was drafted (to play baseball)

The Vikings added competition at punter with the addition of 30-year-old NFL rookie Zach Von Rosenberg, a former LSU punter and minor league pitcher.
Wild
May 4, 2021
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner (90) reacted after Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) scored the game-tying goal and Minnesota

Two goals in final two minutes vault Wild to 6-5 win over Golden Knights

Kirill Kaprizov tied the game at 5 and Kevin Fiala scored the game-winner with 66 seconds remaining to move the Wild within four points of first-place Vegas.
Business
May 4, 2021
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A-Rod's partner in buying Wolves, Lynx, Marc Lore knows a thing or two about deals

Marc Lore's next target: the Lynx and Wolves.
Sports
May 4, 2021
Podcast: Future of the Wolves' roster; 6-5 the hard way for Wild, Twins

Podcast: Future of the Wolves' roster; 6-5 the hard way for Wild, Twins

Basketball writer Chris Hine and Michael Rand work their way through the Wolves roster to figure out who might be around next season and beyond. Plus, a couple of can't-look-away games from Monday night.
Gophers
May 4, 2021
Payton Willis (left) and Eric Curry (right) played AAU basketball for the Arkansas Wings, along with Tyrik Dixon (middle) who went on to play for Midd

Payton Willis' Gophers return reunites him with best friend Curry

Willis and Curry were AAU teammates in Arkansas before college and missed a chance to play together two seasons ago when Curry was injured.
Randball
May 4, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talked things over with his team during the first half.

Wolves roster review: Who's part of the future? Who's likely to be gone?

Look at the players on the roster and you can divide them into categories ranging from core members to trade bait to likely to be gone. Here's a breakdown of who fits where.
Twins
May 4, 2021
Luis Arraez scrambles back to touch home plate after a collision with Rangers catcher Jose Trevino during the Twins’ 6-5 victory on Monday. The play

Luis Arraez's status in doubt after run-scoring collision at plate

Leadoff hitter Luis Arraez has concussion-like symptoms, and Twins must decide whether to place him on 7-day injured list.
Twins
May 4, 2021
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) in the second inning.

Maeda holds down Rangers; Twins hold off late-game rally. Arraez hurt.

Struggling Kenta Maeda showed better form with eight strikeouts in 5 1⁄3 innings and the Twins took advantage of bad Rangers defense to build a needed early cushion.
Wild
May 4, 2021
Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala (22), from left, celebrated the game-tying goal by Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) with Minnesota W

Dramatic late-game rally comes after Wild conquers early adversity

This was the second straight comeback victory for the Wild, who rallied 4-3 in overtime on Saturday against the Blues after also again being down by two goals.
Twins
May 3, 2021
Byron Buxton

Twins' Buxton is American League player of the month

The 27-year-old hit .426 with eight home runs and 15 runs scored in 18 April games.

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