Randball
April 17
J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, left, and Drake Maye of North Carolina are the NFL quarterback prospects most often linked to the Vikings.

Vikings-New England trade? Patriots insider on that possibility.

Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston joined host Michael Rand for a look at next week's draft. The Patriots, like the Vikings, need a quarterback. But would New England trade the No. 3 pick?
High Schools
April 17
When Maple Grove players head to the field in the fall, they'll be led by a new coach.

'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.

After being an assistant coach for 19 years, Adam Spurrell is getting the chance to lead one of the metro area's traditional football powers at Maple Grove.
Vikings
April 17
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, scores a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) defends during the second half of an NCA

Much talent in draft at position where Vikings don't need much help

Third in a series: The Vikings don't need much help at receiver, but this is considered to be a very talented draft class for the teams that do.
Twins
April 17
Gunnar Henderson (2) and James McCann (27) celebrated Henderson's booming home run in the second inning by drinking from the Orioles' "Homer Hydration

Orioles smash Twins again; Baldelli says team needs to be better prepared

In the 11-3 loss, starter Chris Paddack was hit even harder than Louie Varland was the night before. Both pitchers have identical ERAs of 8.36 through their first three starts.
High Schools
April 16

Tuesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
High Schools
April 16
Winona Cotter is 4-0 this season under Pat Bowlin, now holder of the state record for coaching victories.

Record delayed but not denied, southern MN softball coach keeps winning

Winona Cotter's Pat Bowlin broke Bob Mertz's mark for victories on opening day and leads the third-ranked team in Class 2A.
Wolves
April 16
Ethan Casson has been chief executive officer of the Timberwolves, the Lynx, the Iowa Wolves and T-Wolves Gaming since August 2016.

Reusse: Success on court helped Timberwolves do strong business

CEO Ethan Casson was prepared for the Wolves finally roaring through an impressive regular season.
Twins
April 16
Matt Wallner has struck out in 17 of his 33 plate appearances so far this season.

Twins demoting strikeout-prone Wallner to St. Paul

Outfielder Matt Wallner was being counted on after a successful rookie season, but has struck out in more than two-thirds of his at-bats so far in 2024.
Vikings
April 16
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said Tuesday, “I haven’t spent this much time with my family in an offseason in a while without a move

Flores returns to Vikings after getting no head coaching interviews

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores spoke to reporters Tuesday about the team's offseason moves and what's in store for his second season in Minnesota.
Vikings
April 16
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is paying particular attention to Akayleb Evans, among other cornerbacks, as the team prepares for next sea

Flores channels 'inner Zimmer,' makes pitch for another cornerback

Not everybody is fixated on which quarterback the Vikings should take in the draft. Brian Flores, the team's defensive coordinator, thinks "you can never have enough" cornerbacks.
Wild
April 16
Wild defenseman Brock Faber fights off Kings winger Adrian Kempe to control the puck during Monday night's game in Los Angeles.

Wild's defense had all kinds of problems — and one breakout star

Brock Faber's emergence as an all-purpose specialist should make the former Gophers standout a Rookie of the Year finalist and a big part of the Wild's future.
Sports
April 16
FILE - In this April 6, 1992, file photo, a general view from the upper level The Orioles will celebrate mark the 20th anniversary of the inaugural op

Live: Twins vs. Orioles at Camden Yards. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins play the second in a three-game series at Baltimore. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.

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