Variety
May 9
Teresa Mauer and sons Jake, Bill and Joe pored over old yearbooks that documented her athletic achievements over breakfast at the Copperfield in Mendo

Yuen: Before she became known as Joe Mauer's mom, Teresa Mauer was a standout athlete

She came of age during the infancy of girls' prep sports in Minnesota and later raised three baseball stars of her own, including this year's Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
Sports
May 9

The T-wolves built a contender around a big idea by Tim Connelly. The Nuggets are familiar with him

Tim Connelly made his first major move for the Minnesota Timberwolves after about six weeks on the job, a bold get of cenrter Rudy Gobert that was as risky as it was unconventional.
Wolves
May 9
Karl-Anthony Towns celebrated a Timberwolves victory at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday night.

Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns wins NBA's social justice award

The All-Star played a key role in passing Minnesota's "Restore the Vote" bill.
Twins
May 9
Twins starter Chris Paddack delivers in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night at Target Field.

Paddack delivers strong start Twins needed in win over Seattle

Twins starter Chris Paddack struck out 10 in 5 1/3 innings and the team's offense produced three home runs as Minnesota beat Seattle 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Sports
May 9

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series.
Sports
May 9

Conforto homers to spark 6-run inning and Giants beat skidding Rockies 8-6

Michael Conforto homered and singled in a six-run second inning that sent the San Francisco Giants past the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Wednesday night.
High Schools
May 8

Wednesday's prep sports results

Scores and results from around the metro area.
Sports
May 8
Toronto's Emma Maltais, at top middle, celebrates after scoring against Minnesota during the second period of Game 1 of a PWHL playoffs series Wednesd

PWHL Minnesota falls 4-0 at Toronto in franchise's first playoff game

Minnesota outshot Toronto 26-19 in Game 1 of the opening-round series, but Toronto prevailed 4-0 as its goaltender, Kristen Campbell, stopped all the shots she faced.
Colleges
May 8
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley carries the NCAA women's college basketball title trophy around Colonial Life Arena during a team celebration April 8

Souhan: South Carolina's Staley brings humor, wisdom to St. Kate's

Speaking at "Breaking Barriers," South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley teases one of her own NCAA title-winning players, St. Michael-Albertville's Tessa Johnson.
Gophers
May 8
Gophers shortstop Jess Oakland (9) and teammate Kayla Chavez (77) celebrate during a victory against Nebraska on Sunday at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.

Gophers shortstop Oakland named Big Ten softball player of the year

Jess Oakland, the Gophers' sophomore leader at shortstop, ranks among the nation's leaders in batting average (.455), home runs (19) and on-base percentage (.553).
Sports
May 8

Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Sports
May 8

Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.

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