Wolves
May 7
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets is defended by Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9), Naz Reid (11), and Karl Anthony Towns (32).

Hungry Wolves devour Nuggets with defense for 2-0 series lead

The 106-80 victory over Denver in Game 2 — featuring excellent defense without defensive ace Rudy Gobert in the lineup — was not an aberration. The Timberwolves had been building toward this night for several years.
Vikings
May 7
From left, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf, coach Kevin O'Connell, first-round draft picks J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Mailbag: Where did J.J. McCarthy rank on Vikings QB draft list?

GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said he got "a little bit more aggressive" than intended to draft McCarthy, the fifth quarterback selected. But the Vikings eyed a trade up to No. 3, which should provide a hint in answering the question.
Sports
May 7

Toronto treads lightly, choosing 4th-place Minnesota over 3rd-place Boston as PWHL playoff opponent

Having the option of choosing their playoff opponent wasn't taken lightly by the staff and players of the Professional Women's Hockey League's Toronto franchise for clinching first-place in the standings.
High Schools
May 7

Monday's prep sports results

Tap here for high school scores from around Minnesota.
Sports
May 7

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win

Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league start in nearly two years.
Sports
May 6

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves' 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota's 106-80 blitz of the Denver Nuggets on Monday night that gave the Timberwolves a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals over the reigning but reeling NBA champions.
Sports
May 6

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four Monday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers against Miami, his first major league start in nearly two years.
Wolves
May 6
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves hugs Karl-Anthony Towns late in the fourth quarter on Monday at Ball Arena in Denver.

Read the recap: Timberwolves dominate Nuggets 106-80

The Wolves didn't miss a beat in taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
Sports
May 6

Corey Seager hits a 3-run homer in the 8th inning to rally the Rangers past the A's 4-2

Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Monday night.
Sports
May 6

Jamal Murray tosses heat pack, Michael Malone screams at officials as Nuggets frustrated in Game 2

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray lost his cool on the bench and tossed a heat pack onto the court.
Sports
May 6

Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead

The sellout crowd in Florida was absolutely raucous during the playing of the national anthem. Singing it loudly, yelling at times, the energy in the building was palpable.
Sports
May 6
Jalen Brunson (11) of the Knicks drives past Aaron Nesmith (23) and Myles Turner (33) of the Pacers during the first quarter in Game 1.

Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis

Jalen Brunson doesn't go into a game aiming to score 40 points more consistently than anyone in the postseason since Michael Jordan.

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