Gophers
November 26, 2021
Minnesota and North Dakota players tussled during the Gophers’ 9-3 loss at 3M Arena at Mariucci on Nov. 28, 2019.

Gophers men's hockey set for first series at North Dakota since 2017

The teams have played one series in Minneapolis and one in Las Vegas since then. But only one player on the Gophers roster has played a game at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Gophers
November 26, 2021
The Slab of Bacon trophy was presented to the Minnesota-Wisconsin winner in the 1930s and 40s.

Reusse: Slab of Bacon mystery unsolved, but Gophers-Badgers still served annually

Before they battled for Paul Bunyan's Axe, the Gophers and Badgers spent more than a decade playing for the 'Slab of Bacon' trophy that's still in Wisconsin — when it shouldn't be.
Wild
November 26, 2021
Wild goalie Cam Talbot gloved a shot during Wednesday’s 3-2 victory in New Jersey.

No time to prepare for the Devils didn't stop Talbot on bizarre night

The game with the Devils was delayed when the Wild bus caught in New York traffic. But the only thing goalie Cam Talbot lost was his pregame routine.
Wolves
November 26, 2021
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is called for an offensive foul as he leaps over Miami guard Gabe Vincent

'He threw it down! . . . Oh, my goodness, they're going to wave it off'

Anthony Edwards' 33 points and 14 boards fueled Minnesota's win over Miami. But a dunk that didn't count still has people abuzz. Here's the story behind it and the call from Wolves radio voice Alan Horton.
Gophers
November 26, 2021
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, talks with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz before an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Iowa Ci

Gophers title hopes start today; Nebraska must beat Iowa to keep hope alive

For Minnesota to have a chance to emerge from a tie-breaker win the Big Ten West title, Nebraska needs to beat Iowa this afternoon to turn Saturday's Axe Game from a rivalry game into a title game.
Olympics
November 25, 2021
Jessie Diggins celebrated with teammates after winning the women’s cross-country Tour de Ski in Val di Fiemme, Italy in January.

Diggins won't stop moving forward — at usual high rate of speed, of course

Afton's Jessie Diggins begins the cross-country skiing season Friday, with a goal of making it to the Beijing Olympics in February.
Wild
November 25, 2021
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) beat Devils center Dawson Mercer to the puck in the Wild’s 3-2 victory Wednesday in New Jersey.

Gameday preview: Wild set to host reeling Jets

Winnipeg has lost four in a row after being shut out by Columbus.
Wild
November 25, 2021
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno, right, celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with defenseman Jon Merrill (4) during the first perio

Wild gameday preview: Homestand continues as Arizona comes to Xcel Center

Arizona was in action on Monday, visiting Winnipeg before traveling to Minnesota.
High Schools
November 25, 2021
Lakeville South head coach Ben Burk spoke to the team before the game.

Coaches' routes converge at the top in Class 6A football title game

Either Maple Grove's Matt Lombardi or Lakeville South's Ben Burk will secure his school's first state title.
High Schools
November 25, 2021
Mayer Lutheran's Ty Hoese (2) rolled out of a tackle by New York Mills' Braeden Peterson (59) in the first half as New York Mills played Mayer Luthera

Star Tribune Prep Bowl picks

After a season of picking winners, it's time to pick the champions.
High Schools
November 25, 2021
Dassel-Cokato's Eli Gillman (1) pointed to the stands after he scored a touchdown in the first half as Esko played Dassel-Cokato in a Class 3A semifin

Players to watch in Prep Bowl XXXIX

From individual players to entire units, each team has special participants who can sway the title games.
Sports
November 25, 2021
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud threw six touchdown passes in last week’s blowout of Michigan State.

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Michigan set for battle at the top

Ohio State is scorching hot, but the Buckeyes will have to get past their archrivals in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

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