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Wolves

March 28

From punches to praise, Wolves see what a difference a year can make

Last year Kyle Anderson and Rudy Gobert got into a sideline fight that exemplified a difficult season. This year they praised each other after a win that kept them right at the top of the Western Conference.

TV & Media

March 28

Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer before entering his retirement press conference at Target Field. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ N

Joe Mauer makes brief appearance on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'

The Hall of Famer plugged his new book alongside co-author Joe Schmit.

Colleges

March 28

Clockwise from top left: Caitlin Clark of Iowa, JuJu Watkins of Southern California, Paige Bueckers of Connecticut and Kamilla Cardoso of South Caroli

Clark, other stars turn women's Sweet 16 into must-watch TV

Kent Youngblood's College Basketball Insider: The NCAA women's basketball Sweet 16 is brimming with talent and compelling story lines that gives it more drama than the men's field.

Randball

March 28

It's been a wild day in Minnesota sports.

Five things to know from a bonkers Thursday in Minnesota sports

The Timberwolves sale fell through. The Gophers are being hit by the transfer portal. It's Opening Day for the Twins, the Gophers men's hockey team plays in the NCAA tournament and Drake Maye has his Pro Day. Is that enough for you?

Gophers

March 28

Three keys for Gophers vs. Nebraska Omaha in NCAA tourney opener

The Gophers will be facing what they describe as a "hard, heavy team" in the Mavericks. Here's how they can advance in Sioux Falls.

South Metro

March 28

Zack Friedli, who coached three seasons with Chanhassen High School, is becoming head coach at Holy Family.

Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise

Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.

Twins

March 28

Lineup set: Byron Buxton in leadoff spot as Twins begin season in KC

The Twins have all righthanded batters except Max Kepler as Pablo López takes the mound for the defending AL Central champions.

Sports

March 28

Members of the Kansas City Royals' grounds crew work off the field in preparation for the 2023 baseball season Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Kauffman

Live at 3 p.m.: Twins open season at Kansas City, follow on Gameview

Pablo López takes the mound for the Twins vs. Cole Ragans and the Royals. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and boxscores from around Major League Baseball on Opening Day.

Wild

March 28

Wild-Sharks game preview: Eriksson Ek, Brodin back in lineup

The Wild are coming off their longest hiatus since the All-Star break, but Thursday's game vs. San Jose offers a great chance to get back up to speed, Sarah McLellan writes.

Randball

March 28

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell speaks during a press conference earlier this month.

Inside the Vikings' pre-draft process; Wolves reach important milestone

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, host Michael Rand and Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling talked about the long hours Kevin O'Connell will be logging in the next month. Plus the Wolves reached 50 victories.

Sports

March 28