TOP HONORS According to the MIAC, St. Thomas volleyball won the league's 12th overall NCAA women's title, with eight won by Tommies teams. miac-online.org
MOTIVATION Tweeted Gophers football player Duke Anyanwu: "I kind of want Baylor to beat K-State. Just because Baylor has black jerseys." @DAnyanwu_3
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Sunday was the 63rd anniversary of Jackie Robinson's only league MVP award, Edward Creech noted at MLBTradeRumors.com.
IF REPORTS ARE TRUE THAT MARYLAND AND RUTGERS ARE IN SERIOUS TALKS WITH THE BIG TEN ABOUT JOINING THE CONFERENCE, WELL, THAT WOULD BE ODD AT BEST AND A SHAME AT WORST. CONFERENCE AFFILIATIONS HAVE BEEN TORN APART NATIONWIDE LATELY, BUT -- AT LEAST UNTIL THIS NEWS -- THE MINOR BIG TEN TWEAK OF ADDING NEBRASKA MADE GEOGRAPHIC AND COMPETITIVE SENSE. MARYLAND AND RUTGERS MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Business
After failed mediation, Timberwolves, Lynx ownership dispute heads to arbitration
Arbitration process will take place in Minneapolis and must be completed within six months, according to contract.
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.
Sports
Antetokounmpo sits, Lillard returns as Bucks face Pacers in Game 6 of playoff series
Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Thursday's Game 6 of the first-round playoff series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, but eight-time All-Star Damian Lillard returned to the court for the Bucks after missing the previous two games.
High Schools
Randolph calls reasons for losing STA hockey job 'lame excuses'
Mike Randolph was let go by St. Thomas Academy after finishing last season tied for most wins by a Minnesota high school hockey coach. He vows to be coaching somewhere else next season.
Sports
A visit from 'Papa Yaz' and a home run makes for a memorable day for Giants OF Mike Yastrzemski
A visit from ''Papa Yaz'' before the game and a home run during it made for a memorable afternoon for Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.