Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

March 27, 2018 at 2:48AM
FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Packers released Nelson, the third-leading receiver in franchise history and one of quarterback Aaron Rodgersí top targets in the passing game, on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Nelson had 550 receptions and 69 touchdown catches in 10 seasons in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Jordy Nelson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

Former Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who recently signed with Oakland, opened up about his departure from Green Bay in an interview with ESPN Milwaukee. "I think the hurt part was, to be honest, was the unwillingness to try to make it work," Nelson said. "But then again, it's a business, and they have to do what they think is best."

WATCH THIS

The Wild's tour of the NHL's best teams continues with a rematch against Nashville. As long as Minnesota gets into the playoffs, it should be ready for the postseason. 7 p.m., FSN.

RANDOM FANDOM

"One of the best sporting events I have been to. It combines championship golf and patriotism. I cannot wait for 2028."

"underarmour" commenting on the return of the Ryder Cup to Hazeltine National on startribune.com.

TWEETED

"Wild in Nashville to face the Preds tomorrow night. Wild have fared well against the best in the West. 3-1-0 vs NSH this season, and 10-4-1 vs the current top six teams in the West (Wild are 5th)."

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