Loons
May 3
Minnesota United coach Eric Ramsay has shown a willingness to mix things up when needed.


Press conference with new Minnesota United FC Head Coach Er

Loons coach shows he isn't afraid to mix things up — and it's working

Eric Ramsay might be the youngest coach in MLS, but he has made some daring substitutions and even a mid-game tactical change that helped defeat Sporting KC.
Sports
May 3
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after a play in the first quarter Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Target Center in Minneapolis, M

Live: Wolves, Nuggets open playoff series in Denver. Follow on Gameview.

Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals gets underway in Denver. Tap here to follow the play-by-play and get live stats.
Sports
May 3
Minnesota Twins' Jose Miranda, right, points to teammates after hitting a one-run single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chic

Live at 7 p.m.: Twins back home to face Red Sox. Follow on Gameview.

The Twins look to keep their winning streak going against Boston. Tap here for pitch-by-pitch updates and scores from around MLB.
Sports
May 3
Kentucky Derby hopefuls Dornoch, front, and Endlessly work out at Churchill Downs earlier this week in advance of Saturday's race.

5 storylines for the Kentucky Derby and how to bet the race

The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday — and racing expert Jay Lietzau is set to pick a winner and tell how to bet the horses.
Randball
May 3
In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett, left, talks with Karl-Anthony Towns

Wolves are getting serious for the first time in two decades

The Timberwolves this year provided ample evidence of their seriousness. If there were any lingering doubts, they were dispatched as quickly as the Suns were in a four-game first-round sweep
Outdoors
May 3
A scene from Crane Lake on Opening Day 2012. As it did this year, the ice went out early statewide in 2012, but cool weather followed, leading to a pr

Anderson: For opener, fishing will be fantastic — and catching will be great

You heard it here first: Fish will be caught at a fast and furious pace during this weekend's Minnesota walleye opener. The data backs that up.
Lynx
May 3
Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut tonight in preseason action with the Fever.

Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut is tonight. You can watch for free.

The game between the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings is being streamed as part of a free preview of the WNBA's League pass app.
Randball
May 3
The Twins' Byron Buxton scored the winning run earlier this week against the White Sox but was injured later in the series.

BSN blues, streaking Twins, Buxton with baseball writer Phil Miller

Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joined host Michael Rand for a look at three big Twins story lines. Rand also broke down the Wolves vs. Nuggets playoff series.
Wolves
May 3
Timberwolves fans celebrated during Game 2 against Phoenix.

Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Times for first four games set

The Western Conference semifinal opens in Denver on Saturday at 6 p.m. The first home game at Target Center has an 8:30 p.m. tip-off.
Curious Minnesota
May 3
Minneapolis Lakers players Ed Fleming, Corky Devlin, George Brown, Art Spoelstra, Bob Burrow, Jim Krebs and Larry Foust in 1958.

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.
Twins
May 3
Twins starter Chris Paddack works with pitching coach Pete Maki during spring training.

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
May 3
Micah Nori, left, and Chris Finch will head the coaching staff as the Wolves meet the Nuggets in the NBA playoffs.

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.

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