Sports
April 19

Soldiers who lost limbs in Gaza fighting are finding healing on Israel's amputee soccer team

When Ben Binyamin was left for dead, his right leg blown off during the Hamas attack on the Tribe of Nova music festival, the Israeli professional soccer player thought he would never again play the game he loved.
Vikings
April 19
Georgia's Brock Bowers is the undisputed No. 1 in deep class of NFL tight end prospects.

Lots of solid tight ends in draft, but Vikings don't need one

Fifth in a series: Even with T.J. Hockenson recovering from knee surgery, the Vikings have depth and some long-term stability at tight end.
Randball
April 19
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark  talks during a press conference on Wednesday.

Columnist's behavior marred Caitlin Clark's news conference

Caitlin Clark was introduced to the Indianapolis media Wednesday. But the inappropriate behavior of a local columnist, who should have known better, ended up being the story of the day.
Gophers
April 19
Taylor Woodson (21) defends against Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in March.

Former Hopkins basketball star transferring from Michigan to U

The Gophers women's basketball team landed a Minnesota talent Thursday when Hopkins grad Taylor Woodson announced she is transferring to the Gophers.
Sports
April 19

Rivalries on tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women's Champions League semifinals

Power struggles, intriguing matchups and fond farewells.
Sports
April 19

LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago

Viktor Arvidsson scored the tying goal with 1:21 left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Sports
April 19

Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks

Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night.
Sports
April 19

Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams

Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teams.
Sports
April 19

MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise's single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1

Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise's single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruised into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
Sports
April 19

Logan Webb dominant for 7 innings as Giants blank Diamondbacks 5-0

Logan Webb retired 19 straight batters on his way to seven smooth innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 Thursday night to open a four-game series.
Sports
April 18

Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peat

Utah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women's gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma a chance at a three-peat.
Sports
April 18

Local target-blade throwers competing at world championships this weekend

Seven Minnesotans will be throwing axes and knives at wooden targets in Tulsa, Okla.

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