Gophers
April 26
Vivi Del Angel's runaway performance as the women's Big Ten diver of the year this season is just one example of women who are dominating for the U.

Gophers women's sports: 5 stars of the season you should know

In recent weeks, the U's athletes have claimed an NCAA title, Big Ten championships, a school record and top 10 rankings.
Sports
April 26

Marta says this will be her final year with Brazil's women's national team

Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women's world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year.
Sports
April 26

European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that

Leaders of top European soccer leagues say they have no plans to take games to the United States, though acknowledged that could change pending a lawsuit in Manhattan.
Sports
April 26

Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot

There could be a surprising team from each of Europe's ''big five'' leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season.
Sports
April 26

Chelsea and Lyon bring leads into return legs of Women's Champions League semifinals

Emma Hayes didn't want anyone to get carried away by Chelsea's surprise 1-0 win over Barcelona last week in the Women's Champions League semifinals.
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.

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