Sports
April 19

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn't regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago.
Sports
April 19

Chinese Grand Prix could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march

The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday.
Randball
April 19
Naz Reid has become a fan favorite and integral part of the Timberwolves.

Inside the Naz Reid story with Chris Hine; a Jefferson trade idea

Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joined host Michael Rand to talk about the upcoming playoff series against Phoenix and his excellent profile of center Naz Reid. Plus, Vikings and Wild talk.
Sports
April 19

UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player

UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut's latest NCAA title run.
Business
April 19

FedEx pledges $25 million over 5 years in NIL program for University of Memphis athletes

FedEx on Friday pledged $25 million over the next five years to be used in sponsorship deals with University of Memphis athletes, a huge boost for the school's name, image and likeness compensation efforts.
Sports
April 19

His goal likely saved Ferguson's job at Man United. Now Coventry coach could push Ten Hag near exit

Before Eric Cantona, David Beckham or Cristiano Ronaldo, there was Mark Robins.
Sports
April 19

French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection

French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health, with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullying.
Outdoors
April 19
The Hilback family settled in at its Jay Cooke State Park site in Carlton, Minn., in 2020.

State parks reservation system going through another round of changes

Electronic notifications and stronger enforcement of the no-show policy are in effect this year, with plans to close a loophole in the system on track for 2025.
Sports
April 19

NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs

J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team.
High Schools
April 19
John Rosholt coached girls basketball at Watertown Mayer for 26 seasons.

West metro girls basketball coach steps down after 26 years

John Rosholt coached Watertown-Mayer to 20 victories in a season 11 times, and his teams played at state twice.
Outdoors
April 19
Day-7 - One of the most stunning vistas along the Superior Hiking Trail is the overlook at Bean Lake north of Silver Bay. Here, father and son hikers,

Trail section at one of Minnesota's most beloved spots closing for rehab

The Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild that begins next month. Another popular section will close in September.
Sports
April 19

Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists

Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics.

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