Sports
April 19

John Hynes of Minnesota Wild to coach U.S. men's national team at world championships in Czechia

John Hynes of the Minnesota Wild has been named the coach of the 2024 U.S. men's national team for next month's IIHF men's world championship in Czechia.
Sports
April 19

NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now.
Sports
April 19

Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects

Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment.
Randball
April 19
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after a non-call on Suns forward Kevin Durant during the regular-season finale.

A playoff opener is always important. It's even bigger for the Wolves.

The team that wins the opener in an NBA playoff wins the series more than 75% of the time. And after the Wolves went 0-3 vs. the Suns in the regular season, Saturday's game is an even bigger deal.
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.

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