High Schools
April 18
Tori Tschida of Lakeville South's girls team and Tanner Bachelor of Shakopee's boys team are players worth keeping an eye on.

Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls

Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Sports
April 18

Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney

The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants.
Sports
April 18

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out.
Sports
April 18

Packers sign former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andre Dillard

Offensive tackle Andre Dillard signed with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, one month after the Tennessee Titans released him.
Twins
April 18
After having Tommy John surgery at age 17, Pablo López of the Twins has avoided elbow issues. He climbed through the minor leagues by gradually impro

As baseball's elbow injuries rise, Twins pitchers understand the risks

Tommy John surgery is almost 'a rite of passage,' one Twins pitcher said. It can happen to anyone taking the mound, no matter the talent level or the amount of caution.
Sports
April 18

Virginia law allows the state's colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed measure into law Thursday that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay their athletes through name, image and likeness compensation deals, a measure believed to be the first of its kind.
Sports
April 18

Ryan Pepiot pitches 6 strong innings as Rays beat Angels 2-1

Ryan Pepiot allowed one run and three hits in six strong innings, Amed Rosario hit an RBI triple in Tampa Bay's two-run first and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Thursday to split their four-game series.
Loons
April 18
At 35, Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall is not only the oldest player on the team; he's a natural leader and mentor, especially for rookies li

Loons' on-field mentor; Ramsay's secret halftime sauce; MLS schedule annoyance

Minnesota United has up-and-coming defenders Devin Padelford and Hugo Bacharach learning constantly from a 35-year-old who has been with the Loons since their MLS beginning.
Sports
April 18

Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?

The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by team across the league.
Sports
April 18

Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round

Defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship on Thursday before the first round because of a back injury.
Sports
April 18

Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City.
Sports
April 18

Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft

In Jim Harbaugh's estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft.

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