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Twins
May 3
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is dealing with right knee soreness.

Twins put Buxton, Stewart on injured list

Byron Buxton has inflammation in his right knee, but no structural issues, while Brock Stewart is battling tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.
Sports
May 3
There's no one quite like Byron Buxton at his best in center field, and both Buxton and the Twins would prefer to keep him there.

Reusse: When or if Buxton plays, his place is in center field

Last year's DH experiment fizzled out, proving that despite a dodgy knee the Twins need Buxton on the grass.
Loons
May 3
Minnesota United and Atlanta United share a unique history, including a snowy battle at TCF Bank Stadium in 2017 when they both entered MLS as expansi

Loons will try to change brief but ugly history vs. Atlanta United

The two franchises came into MLS together in 2017, but since then, Atlanta United has mostly dominated the rivalry. New coach Eric Ramsay is learning the history.
Wolves
May 3
Chris Finch coached the Timberwolves past the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.

Finch joins Wolves in Denver; availability to be determined

Coach Chris Finch had knee surgery on Wednesday, but could coach the team in Game 1 vs. the Nuggets on Saturday.
Wolves
May 3
Wolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly left the Denver Nuggets before they became NBA champions, but many of the pieces he put togethe

Wolves boss helped build Nuggets into 'best team in the world'

The Wolves want to challenge for that title now, since next season the luxury tax might come into play.
Wolves
May 3
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray's lingering calf injury could be a key factor in the second-round matchup with the Wolves.

Timberwolves at Nuggets preview: Game 1 offers hotly anticipated rematch

A year after Denver eliminated the Wolves in the first round, two of the best teams in the West will square off again starting Saturday.
Wolves
May 3
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) will have his hands full defending against the Nuggets' two-time NBA MVP, center Nikola Jokic (15), but he'll get

Breaking it down: Wolves-Nuggets matchups (and who's going to win)

The Nuggets easily defeated the Wolves 4-1 in the first round of the playoffs last season and went on to the NBA title. This year's series features more "big-boy basketball." But why should the outcome be different?
Wolves
May 3
Who's better than the Timberwolves right now? Anthony Edwards has no answer for that.

Scoggins: Why these Wolves really can 'accomplish anything'

The older, wiser, stronger, better Wolves look ready to pull off a big NBA playoffs upset.
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.
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