Gophers
January 19, 2022
The Minnesota Gophers take the field before the start of an NCAA football game between the Gophers and the Wisconsin Badgers Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 a

Gophers add all-Ivy League defensive tackle from Harvard

Chris Smith will have one year of eligibility at Minnesota and is the third defensive lineman the Gophers have added through the transfer portal.
Randball
January 19, 2022
Raheem Morris and Mike Zimmer shook hands after a game between the Vikings and Atlanta in 2020.

Three reasons Raheem Morris is a strong Vikings coaching candidate

Checking boxes gets you into the conversation, and Morris fills up a lot of them. Here are some things about his candidacy that stand out.
Twins
January 19, 2022
Toby Gardenhire was manager in the St. Paul Saints’ inaugural season.

Toby Gardenhire to manage St. Paul Saints for second season

The son of ex-Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has delivered three straight winning seasons in the minors, including a third-place finish with the Saints in 2021.
Wolves
January 19, 2022
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns drove to the basket against Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) and center Taj Gibson.

Wolves go to Towns. KAT's tough last-minute score boosts team to win

Madison Square Garden holds a special place for Karl-Anthony Towns, who created a forever memory for himself during the Wolves' 112-110 victory over the Knicks.
Wolves
January 19, 2022
A big Wolves win — and big words from Karl-Anthony Towns

A big Wolves win — and big words from Karl-Anthony Towns

Towns made the biggest play of the game and then showed some of his growth with his postgame comments. Hear them on the Daily Delivery podcast. Also, basketball talk with Kent Youngblood on the Lynx and Gophers women.
Sports
January 19, 2022
Jared Olafson used a machine donated by Ironhide Equipment to clear the skate path.

Reusse: Warroad's hockey folks keep five-mile skating path safe and growing

The Riverbend Skate Path along the Warroad River now extends for 5.2 miles, connecting the east and west sides of the Canadian border town, as well as generations of hockey players.
High Schools
January 19, 2022

Hill-Murray's top goalie off team, 'no longer a student' at school

Senior Nick Erickson's last game was a Jan. 6 victory at Tartan. He entered the season as the Pioneers' No. 1 goaltender after posting a 14-2 record as a junior.
Gophers
January 19, 2022
Minnesota's Lexy Ramler competes in floor exercise during Monday's meet vs. Iowa and UCLA

Lexy Ramler named Big Ten Gymnast of the Week for 19th time

Ramler won the all-around and three events in Minnesota's win over Iowa and UCLA before a program record crowd of almost 4,000 on Monday at Maturi Pavilion.
Gophers
January 19, 2022
Gophers coach Ben Johnson

Not enough players forces Gophers to postpone basketball at Penn St.

Following testing, the team dropped below the Big Ten's minimum of seven scholarship players available to play, causing Wednesday's game to be called off.
Lynx
January 19, 2022
Lynx center Sylvia Fowles waved after WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presented her the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Sept. 26.

Fowles to play another season, but will it be with the Lynx?

The longtime WNBA star and 2021 Defensive Player of the Year will return for at least one more season. Fowles, 36, is an unrestricted free agent.
Vikings
January 19, 2022
The Vikings are seeking an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris for their head coaching job.

Vikings ask to interview Raheem Morris, interview two more GM candidates

Morris, the Rams defensive coordinator, is the eighth known candidate the Vikings want to interview. They also met with GM candidates from Kansas City and Philadelphia.
Wolves
January 18, 2022
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson defends  Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns during Tuesday’s game.

Wolves proud of effort vs. Knicks; Edwards praises Thibodeau in his own way

Karl-Anthony Towns says the Wolves have found ways in the past to lose games like Tuesday's nail-biter.

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