Vikings
April 25
Father and son Jerry and Chris Doffing, 14, of Burnsville celebrate the Minnesota Vikings fist round draft of Percy Harvin of the University of Florid

Vikings draft-day newsletter: Sign up to receive it later today

A special edition of our Week in Sports newsletter will be published later this afternoon with highlights of the Star Tribune's coverage leading up to tonight's NFL draft. Here's how to get it.
Sports
April 25

Not every WNBA draft pick will make her team's roster. Here's why

The WNBA draft is over, and superstars like No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark are heading toward surefire pro careers.
Sports
April 25
Twins fans cheer during their home opener against the Cleveland Guardians Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis.  ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE �

Live: Twins go for sweep vs. White Sox. Follow it on Gameview.

The Twins go for their fourth win in a row. The White Sox go for their fourth win of the season. Tap for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
Sports
April 25

French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics

The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, organizers said on Thursday about a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.
Sports
April 25

Thibodeau shows when he's mad at his Knicks. They don't mind, knowing the coach has them set to win

The New York Knicks know when it's coming.
Sports
April 25

LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be 'blessed' to go No. 2 overall

Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket.
High Schools
April 25
Edina's Mason West is a sought-after recruit as a football quarterback and a hockey forward.

Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'

Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
TV & Media
April 25
Paul Blume (left) and his daughter, Beatrice, alongside Lou Raguse and his daughter, Violet, after their team won a championship.

Caitlin Clark helps KARE 11 and Fox 9 reporters bond with their daughters

Lou Raguse and Paul Blume teamed up to coach a winning basketball team.
Outdoors
April 25
Twin Cities angler Cory Villaume bought his first forward-facing sonar unit about four years ago. Here, Villaume's friend, Justin Wathke, holds a wall

Anderson: Trailblazing sonar will be in thousands of boats for opener

The futuristic "forward-facing sonar" is here and becoming much more common in Minnesota boats. One impact: Releasing fish might become necessary as catch rates improve.
Vikings
April 25
An NFL draft cleat is displayed near the Spirit of Detroit statue in Detroit, where the draft will be held beginning Thursday.

From your basement to U.S. Bank Stadium: How to follow the draft

No matter where you are over the next three days, there will be ways to keep up with the NFL draft. Here's how.
Sports
April 25

NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects

The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects.
Twins
April 25
Twins closer Jhoan Duran has yet to make a major-league appearance this season after picking up an injury in spring training.

Duran, Correa hope to return during Twins' upcoming road trip

If it's up to a couple of their injured players, the Twins' roster will have a different look during the road trip that starts Friday in California.

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