Randball
Can things get better for the Wild after a disappointing season?
A team with playoff aspirations stumbled at the start and couldn't fully regroup. Hockey writer Sarah McLellan and host Michael Rand discuss why. Also, Twins talk and an awkward Caitlin Clark moment.
High Schools
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
Gophers
Penn State's starting goalie transfers to Gophers men's hockey
Liam Souliere has been the Nittany Lions' primary starter for the past two seasons and has one year of eligibility remaining.
Wild
Expect another year of roster troubles from the Wild. Here's why.
Long-term deals for veterans and the ongoing aftershocks of the Parise and Suter contracts will limit what the Wild can do in 2024-25. Here's why.
Vikings
Can the Vikings find long-term running back solution in the draft?
Fourth in a series: The Vikings could still use more talent for their rushing attack even after adding Aaron Jones from the Packers to lead their backfield.
Twins
'Tension and pressure' mount as Twins lose on walk-off homer
The Twins were shut out for six innings by a pitcher whose last MLB start was eight years ago. Then they lost their fourth in a row when Griffin Jax yielded the game-losing hit.
Wolves
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Naz Reid's path to breakout stardom featured mentor unlike any other
"Nazy," as he's called by those closest to Naz Reid, is a top candidate for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award. His path to the Timberwolves included a second family in New Jersey, a 14-year-old car and a risk that brought great reward.
Wolves
Scoggins: Finch feeling heat of the Suns as playoff battle looms
Can coach Chris Finch figure this out? Phoenix has owned the Wolves this season, and now he has two more days to fix that before Game 1.
High Schools
Wednesday's prep sports results
Scores and results from around the metro area.
Gophers
Gophers men's basketball lands big-man transfer Mitchell from Canisius
Canisius transfer Frank Mitchell, the nation's fourth-leading rebounder this past season, committed to the Gophers on Wednesday.
Twins
Twins reliever Stewart builds on impressive 2023 season
Righthanded batters haven't gotten a hit off Brock Stewart this year. They are 0-for-13 against him in 2024 with seven strikeouts.
Sports
Grateful for the beast that is the Boston Marathon
Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling ran his first Boston Marathon on Monday, and by the time he finished, gratitude for the experience overshadowed any disappointments.
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