Sports
April 26

What to know about Bell's palsy, the facial paralysis affecting Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that can strike out of the blue and cause muscles on one side of a person's face to become weak or paralyzed, distorting expression.
Sports
April 26
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Live: Twins vs. Angels. Follow the action on Gameview

The Twins open a six-game road trip and try to extend their winning streak to five. Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and score updates from around MLB.
Sports
April 26
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards shot only 3-for-12 from the field in Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, but teammates praised his playmaking and defense

Live: Wolves vs. Suns in Game 3 of the playoffs. Follow it on Gameview.

The Timberwolves are trying for a 3-0 lead in the series. Tap here for play-by-play and the in-game boxscore.
Randball
April 26
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates after a win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game Monday, Jan. 1, 2

Yes, it was a great night for the Vikings at the draft

Host Michael Rand dissected big wins for the Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft. Also, baseball writer Bobby Nightengale on the Twins sweep and thoughts about Game 3 of the Wolves-Suns series.
High Schools
April 26
The 17th running of the Hamline Elite Meet, for the state's top high school track and field athletes, will be Friday night.

Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track

A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
Twins
April 26
Former Twin Miguel Sanó is hitting .271 with the Angels in 20 games this season.

Twins bring momentum on road despite Angels Stadium struggles

The Twins haven't won a series at Angels Stadium in five years, but the Angels have won just once in their last seven games.
Vikings
April 26
Tim and Theresa Ogren react to the Vikings choosing Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy after trading up to the 10th pick in the draft.

Neal: McCarthy mania sweeps through Vikings draft party

There was jeering, booing and yelping at U.S. Bank Stadium, where thousands of fans gathered for a Vikings draft party. And then J.J. McCarthy was picked and the mood changed.
Wolves
April 26
Wolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, in addition to supplying outstanding defense, has averaged 14 points and 3.5 assists in the playoff series agai

Pretty much a must-win Game 3 for Suns as series moves to Phoenix

If the Wolves win tonight, Phoenix will face a challenge that no team has ever met in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series.
Twins
April 26
Edouard Julien celebrates hitting a homerun in the sixth inning, one of the two he hit in Thursday's victory over the White Sox.

Twins bash 5 homers, find new starter in sweeping White Sox

Edouard Julien hit two of the home runs as the Twins rallied for a 6-3 win and gave rookie pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson a spot in the starting rotation.
Wolves
April 26
Forward Jaden McDaniels harasses fallen Suns forward Kevin Durant in the first quarter of Game 2 on Tuesday, part of the Wolves' smothering defensive

Souhan: These seven plays showcase Wolves' new defensive fire

Here's how the Wolves shut down the Suns at the beginning of Game 2 with preparation, anticipation and effort that needs to continue as the playoff series continues in Phoenix tonight.
Wolves
April 26
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards shot only 3-for-12 from the field in Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday, but teammates praised his playmaking and defense

Edwards shows what he can do even when shot isn't falling

All-Star guard Anthony Edwards made only three of 12 shots in Game 2 against the Suns, but he still made a difference by creating opportunities for his teammates.
Sports
April 26
Joe Alt celebrates with girlfriend Emilie Meyer at 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery in Dellwood after being picked fifth overall by the Los Angeles Charger

Totino-Grace, Notre Dame star Alt taken fifth overall by Chargers

Forty years after his father was selected 21st overall by Kansas City, offensive tackle Joe Alt became just the third Minnesotan drafted in the top 10 in the last 20 years.

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