Gophers
May 13, 2022
Coach Mike Burns is still angry the U cut his 118-year-old program but has redirected his energy. He said, “I’ve always preached to my guys, ‘Id

One year after the Gophers cut men's gymnastics, 'We're not going away'

Longtime coach Mike Burns now runs the program as a club, and it's heading into a new national meet Saturday.
Vikings
May 13, 2022
The Vikings open their season by hosting the Packers on Sept 11 and will play at Lambeau Field on New Year’s Day. This time, Za’Darius Smith (55)

Vikings will open against Packers, host Patriots on Thanksgiving

The Vikings will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time, one of a series of notable match-ups on the 2022 schedule, which also includes opening at home against Green Bay.
High Schools
May 13, 2022
Prior Lake at Blake. April 30, 2022. Photo by Earl J. Ebensteiner

Q&A with Blake School junior Abby Ziehl, a goalie for all seasons

Standing just 5-2 hasn't stopped Ziehl from playing goalie in soccer, hockey and lacrosse. "She is a competitor through and through," one of her coaches said.
Vikings
May 13, 2022
Former Gophers defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo was among the Vikings draft picks to sign contracts on Thursday.

With rookie camp set to open, Vikings sign five more draft picks

The Vikings have completed deals with half of their 10-man draft class before rookies and tryout players take the field on Friday for the start of this weekend's rookie minicamp.
Randball
May 13, 2022
Mats Zuccarello (36) works the puck against St. Louis Blues during the first period in Game 6 .

What went wrong for the Wild? These numbers tell the story

Kevin Fiala's playoff output? No goals, 16 penalty minutes. Power play goals? Blues 8, Wild 4. Here's a look at more of the numbers that led to the Wild's playoff disappointment.
Gophers
May 13, 2022
Totino-Grace’s Taison Chatman and Jefferson’s Daniel Freitag are getting national attention in spring AAU basketball.

Two Gophers point guard targets lighting up AAU basketball scene

Taison Chatman of Totino-Grace and Daniel Freitag of Jefferson, both offered by Gophers, are continuing trend of high-profile guards from Minnesota.
Sports
May 13, 2022
Wild goes out with a whimper (yet again) and trouble with the Lynx

Wild goes out with a whimper (yet again) and trouble with the Lynx

Different team, different expectations, same playoff results. So what went wrong and what's next for the Wild? Plus, ESPN's Malaika Andrews on the Wolves and Anthony Edwards. And host Michael Rand on the Lynx mess.
Loons
May 13, 2022
Emanuel Reynoso (10) celebrated with teammates Joseph Rosales (8), Kervin Arriaga (33), Robin Lod (17) and Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) after breaking a

Reynoso's goal lifts Loons over Colorado, into round of 16 of U.S. Open Cup

With Minnesota United down to 10 men and the team's finishing prowess seemingly washed away by Wednesday's storm, Emanuel Reynoso took matters into his own hands.
Vikings
May 13, 2022
Jameis Winston, Josh Allen, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray and of course Aaron Rodgers are among the quarterbacks the Vikings will face this season.

Lambeau, Landover, London: A game-by-game look at the Vikings' schedule

From Week 1 at home to Week 18 on the road and all the trips — including across the pond — in between. The 2022 Vikings schedule is out. Let the debates begin.
Lynx
May 13, 2022
Angel McCoughtry took a shot during Sunday’s game at Target Center.

After 0-3 start, Lynx shake up roster; release veterans McCoughtry, Sims

The Lynx announced they have bought out veteran Angel McCoughtry's contract, waived guard Odyssey Sims and released three others. More moves will need to be made.
Twins
May 13, 2022
Twins reliever Cody Stashak took a moment during the Astros’ six-run sixth inning Thursday at Target Field.

Dominated, dismantled: Houston storms past Twins in lopsided series

The Twins, with 11 players on the injured list and a run of weak pitching, were no match for the Astros — who finished them off by 11-3 and 5-0 scores on Thursday.
Twins
May 13, 2022
Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Josh Winder during the first th

Reusse: Reality shuts out hope in Astros three-game sweep of Twins

A team that had won nine in a row at home was stopped cold from the first pitch to the last by a team with superior talent (and a 10-game winning streak).

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