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 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.
High Schools
April 18

Thursday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro.
Wild
April 18
Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello trips Seattle center Yanni Gourde during the second period Thursday in the final game of the season for both teams.

Wild fall to Kraken in final game: 'Disappointing. Just like our season.'

Kirill Kaprizov scored his 46th goal of the season, but it was another loss in a wave of many that ultimately ended without a trip to the playoffs. The focus now shifts to the NHL draft.
Wolves
April 18
Anthony Edwards shares a laugh with teammate Monte Morris during a Timberwolves game April 3 at Target Center. Edwards is quick to praise (and gently

Edwards cooks up the chemistry that keeps Wolves positive

One reason the Wolves have improved this season is because of how the players get along. Considering how the team looked at the end of last season, that's a big change.
Sports
April 18
Montreal's Kristin O'Neill (43) celebrates her goal against Minnesota during the third period of Thursday's PWHL game.

PWHL Minnesota allows late comeback to Montreal, fails to clinch playoff berth

Minnesota could have clinched with a regulation victory. Its next chance will come Saturday at Ottawa.
Wolves
April 18
Wolves point guard Mike Conley (10) and center Rudy Gobert (27) have lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs together in the past four seasons wit

At 36, Wolves' Conley pushes team to 'do it for him' in playoffs

Point guard Mike Conley is playing in the postseason for the 11th time in his career, but he hasn't been on a team advancing as far as the Western Conference finals since 2013. He wants more, and knows his chances are running out.
Twins
April 18
Gio Urshela, who hit .285 in 144 games with the Twins in 2022, is hitting .294 in his first season with the Tigers.

Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit

The Tigers are above .500 and recently split a four-game series with the Twins at Comerica Park.
Outdoors
April 18
It's been shotguns and muzzleloaders only for deer hunters since 1942 south of a line from Moorhead to Taylors Falls.

Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?

There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
Olympics
April 18
Gable Steveson, gold medal wrestler, takes a photo with fans after arriving at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Sunday, August 8, 2021,

Gable Steveson won't defend his Olympic gold medal in wrestling

Former Gophers and Apple Valley wrestling standout Gable Steveson qualified for this weekend's U.S. Olympic trials but did not enter the event.

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