Variety
April 23

Movie Review: Prepare to get hot and bothered with stylish, synthy tennis drama 'Challengers'

''Challengers'' is a bit of a tease. That's what makes it fun.
Sports
April 23

Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Deep NHL playoff runs Jason Demers went on during his playing career usually ended the same way.
Sports
April 23

Analysis: The IndyCar season has just started but free agency is in full swing after only 2 races

IndyCar, after just two races, is suddenly rife with rumors about driver free agency with its biggest month coming up. Blame it on a mountain bike trail out West and a mistake by David Malukas back in February.
High Schools
April 23
East Ridge coach Brian Sprout and the Class 4A defending state champion Raptors land at No. 7 in the first Metro Top 10 baseball rankings of the 2024

Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.

Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Sports
April 23

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.
Sports
April 23
Young fans vie for the attention of Los Angeles Dodgers players before the start of a game against the Minnesota Twins Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Targe

Live: Twins vs. White Sox. Follow the action on Gameview

The Twins and White Sox play the second in a four-game series. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
Sports
April 23
Glen and Becky Taylor during game 1 on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.  ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startri

Gameview: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 2. Up-to-the-second updates here.

The Timberwolves are trying for a 2-0 series lead. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and NBA playoff score updates.
Sports
April 23

Paris main airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympics

Officials at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Tuesday unveiled a new security baggage system and a dedicated baggage handling area ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Sports
April 23
FILE - Dr. Larry Nassar, appears in court for a plea hearing on Nov. 22, 2017, in Lansing, Mich. The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday, May 26, 20

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.
Sports
April 23

Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team's buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs.
Sports
April 23

Spanish judge freezes a bank account of Piqué's company amid probe into Saudi deal to host Super Cup

A Spanish judge has ordered a bank account of a company run by former Barcelona player Gerard Piqué to be frozen while she investigates suspicions of corruption in the hosting of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Wolves
April 23
Crazy traffic and foot traffic occured at 5th street and North 1st Ave, in downtown Minneapolis because of Get Motivated seminar at the Target Center

Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).

The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.

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