Sports
April 24

Minnesota's Naz Reid wins NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Gophers
April 24
Brennan Rigsby (4) takes a shot for Oregon against South Carolina on March 21 in the NCAA tournament in Pittsburgh.

Gophers hoops lands Oregon guard transfer after Hawkins' departure

The Gophers had an increasing need at guard after Elijah Hawkins entered the transfer portal earlier this week.
High Schools
April 24
Brodie Ellavsky of Princeton is an archer with national accomplishments in place, and he's pursuing more.

High school archer focuses on target: another national championship

Princeton sophomore Brodie Ellavsky, ranked third in the U.S. in the National Archery in the Schools Program, is aiming for a title this week.
Sports
April 24

Ex-minor league umpire sues MLB, says he was harassed by female ump, fired for being bisexual man

A fired minor league umpire sued Major League Baseball on Wednesday, claiming he was sexually harassed by a female umpire and discriminated against because he is male and bisexual.
Sports
April 24

PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program

Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour amid lucrative recruitment by Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worth.
Sports
April 24

Bears unveil $5 billion plan for lakefront stadium and seek public funding to make it happen

The Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city's lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.
Wild
April 24
Wild forward Matt Boldy talked on Friday after his team's season ended with no playoff berth.

Matt Boldy is selected to the U.S. world championship team

Wild coach John Hynes will lead the team from May 10-16 in the Czech Republic.
Sports
April 24

First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.
Sports
April 24
Al Shaver hammed it up for the cameras while broadcasting Gophers games in 1996.

Al Shaver, voice of the North Stars, dies at 96

Shaver was the radio play-by-play announcer for the team's entire history. He is enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Sports
April 24

Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons

The San Jose Sharks fired coach David Quinn on Wednesday following two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project.
Vikings
April 24
USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be drafted by the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick. Then what?

Mark Craig's mock draft: QBs, trades and the Vikings take . . .

This mock draft has offensive players taken with the top seven picks. So if you like defense, you really don't need to show up for the start.
Wolves
April 24
Chris Finch has made many right moves regarding the handling of his players, including star Anthony Edwards.

Reusse: There's no doubt Finch is the right coach for the Wolves

Chris Finch is a finalist for NBA Coach of the Year, but he brings more to the table than just victories, including lessons learned in faraway places.

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