Curious Minnesota
Why did the Minneapolis Lakers basketball team move to Los Angeles?
The team became the NBA's first dynasty in Minnesota. But locals were generally sympathetic to the move west.
Sports
Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
Josh Hart rattled a box of candy — ''Mike and Ike's, baby!'' — to explain where he found the energy boost to hit the winning 3-pointer in Game 6. Hart then turned to his left and raised his right hand, expecting some love from Jalen Brunson.
Twins
Twins pitcher Paddack punishes himself for poor performance
Chris Paddack walked into the Target Field bullpen two weeks ago and laid 10 one-dollar bills on the pitcher's mound. The time had come to bet on himself, he decided.
Wolves
Timberwolves coach Finch returns to practice one day after surgery
Chris Finch had knee surgery Wednesday as the team prepares for its second-round playoff series against the Nuggets, which begins Saturday night in Denver.
Wolves
KAT says Timberwolves are doing playoffs 'the Minnesota way'
The Timberwolves meet the defending NBA champion Nuggets next in the Western Conference semifinals — the first time in nine seasons that Karl-Anthony Towns will play in a second-round series.
Sports
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the Italian Open on Friday because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
Twins
Twins test 10-game winning streak vs. team with winning record
Here's the Twins' challenge: Boston's pitching staff leads the major leagues in ERA and, unlike the White Sox and Angels, the Red Sox have a winning record.
Gophers
Gophers football: Seven transfers with big impact potential
The Gophers addressed quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line needs through the portal, and made some key pickups on defense, too.
Sports
Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her ''dream of Paris is over'' after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery.
Sports
Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
A supremely confident Reggie Jackson was just waiting to let loose as he watched Jamal Murray dribble past Nikola Jokic's high screen with the seconds ticking away on the Los Angeles Lakers' season.
Sports
Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals
Coach Rick Carlisle kept insisting the Indiana Pacers should strive for more than just making the playoffs.
Sports
Year after flip flop, NBC's Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick
he changed his pick and ended up regretting it.
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