Sports
April 18
Greg Kerkvliet, who wrestled for Simley in high school, won the NCAA heavyweight championship for Penn State in March.

Olympic wrestling trials: How to watch, what to know, Minnesota ties

The meet to determine which wrestlers will represent the United States at the Paris Olympics will go on Friday and Saturday at Penn State.
Sports
April 18

Carlos Carrasco pitches solid into the 6th inning, Guardians edge Red Sox 5-4 to improve to 13-6

Carlos Carrasco picked up his first win with Cleveland since 2020 and Andrés Giménez had two RBIs to lead the Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Sports
April 18
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates with left wing Matt Boldy (12) after scoring on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (3

Live: Wild wrap regular season vs. Seattle, follow on Gameview

It's the season finale at the X. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get scores from around the NHL.
Sports
April 18

Kansas adds AJ Storr after he led Wisconsin in scoring this past season

AJ Storr is transferring to Kansas after leading Wisconsin in scoring this past season.
Sports
April 18

Miami Marlins at Chicago Cubs game postponed because of rain in the forecast

The Miami Marlins' game at the Chicago Cubs was postponed because of rain in the forecast for Thursday night.
Gophers
April 18
Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth in the nation in rebounding with Canisius, is transferring to the Gophers.

Mitchell, a 6-8 rebounding machine, likes the fit with U men's basketball

Frank Mitchell, who ranked fourth nationally in rebounding this past season at Canisius, will be counted on to help replace Pharrel Payne.
Sports
April 18

Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs

Kawhi Leonard has been fighting ''very, very stubborn inflammation'' in his surgically repaired right knee for nearly three weeks and he'll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Business
April 18
Anoka-based Federal is among Vista Outdoor's ammunition brands that may be sold to a Prague-based company.

Conservative lawmakers lead objections to Vista's deal to sell Federal ammunition to Czech firm

Pressure being put on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and federal panel that must approve foreign investments in U.S. businesses.
Sports
April 18

Scheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shots

Scottie Scheffler is running on fumes after an exhausting Masters victory just four days ago. He hit a shank from a bunker. He nearly lost his mind from mud on his golf ball. And he still managed a 2-under 69 at the RBC Heritage on Thursday.
Sports
April 18

Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7

Leody Taveras scored the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth as the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 9-7 on Thursday.
Sports
April 18
From left, U.S. gymnasts Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Maggie Nichols leave after testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Lawyers for Nassar assault survivors have reached $100M deal with Justice Department, AP source says

The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Sports
April 18

GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State's front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal for a franchise that has won four NBA championships over the past decade.

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