Sports
April 19

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family

Michael Porter Jr.'s coaches and teammates are rallying behind the Denver Nuggets starting forward who's had a trying week as the NBA's reigning champions head into their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sports
April 19

Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16

Jameson Taillon allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season after recovering from a strained back, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday.
Wolves
April 19
Wolves coach Chris Finch has a test ahead of him as his team looks to beat the Suns for the first time this season in the first round of the playoffs.

Timberwolves defense would benefit from a better offense

The Suns are tough enough to beat without the Wolves having a lot of early turnovers.
St. Paul
April 19
Video of a chain attack Thursday in downtown St. Paul was shot from a hotel window.

Video goes viral of man enduring 'shocking' chain whipping on downtown St. Paul street

The video was shot from a hotel room window by Kevin Weekes, a hockey analyst with ESPN.
Wolves
April 19
Rudy Gobert has been a rebounding and defensive force for the Timberwolves.

Wolves, Suns needed time after making big trades

Rudy Gobert and Bradley Beal had to fit into their teams' offensive schemes.
Sports
April 19

Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers

The flame that will burn at the Olympics is spending the night at the ancient Acropolis in Athens, a week before its handover to Paris 2024 organizers.
Sports
April 19
Minnesota United players celebrate their first and only goal in the second half of the game against Houston Dynamo at Allianz Field on Saturday, April

Live: Minnesota United at Charlotte FC. Follow on Gameview.

The Loons are back in action. Tap here for live updates and get scores from around MLS.
Sports
April 19

T-wolves take NBA's best defense into series vs. Suns, but can it stop Durant-Booker-Beal trio?

Defense has been far more of an afterthought than an asset over the checkered history of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have the second-fewest wins in the NBA since their entry 35 years ago and have advanced out of the first round of the playoffs only once.
Sports
April 19
Minnesota Twins second base Edouard Julien (47) hits a home run on Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) in the second inning at Targ

Live: Twins wrap series at home vs. Tigers, follow on Gameview

Tap here to follow the pitch-by-pitch updates from Target Field and get scores and stats from around Major League Baseball.
Sports
April 19
Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) catches a sharp fly ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) in the top of the second i

Live: Twins face Tigers as series continues, follow on Gameview

The Twins and Tigers are in action at Target Field. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and get scores from around Major League Baseball.
Sports
April 19
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are set for Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Suns.

Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 1 at Target Center. Follow on Gameview.

Tap here to follow the play-by-play as the Wolves open the playoffs with homecourt advantage against Phoenix, plus get scores and updates from around the NBA.
Sports
April 19

Biden's new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.

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