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Game on, bats off: Twins held without a run in Oakland's doubleheader sweep
Playing for the first time in four days, the Twins gave up their third grand slam of the season in a 7-0 Game 1 loss and had just two hits in the nightcap, a 1-0 loss.
Wolves make just enough stops to pull away from Sacramento 134-120
Karl-Anthony Towns figured big in a decisive 14-0 fourth-quarter run, finishing with with 26 points, 18 rebounds and five assists. D'Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards each had 28 points.
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Many said justice was served but added much more needs to be done.
Grandma's Marathon releases COVID-19 mitigation plans for June race
Grandma's Marathon COVID-19 mitigation plans include a modified start process.
Wild's Greenway seeking to build his game
Jordan Greenway — aka 'The Big Rig' — snapped a goal-less streak on Monday as the Wild continued its impressive season.
Loons excited to have home fans back on Saturday
Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders limit pro sports teams to play to 25% capacity at their arena or stadium. Social-distancing guidelines will limit Allianz Field's 19,000 capacity to fewer than that — 4,100 fans for now.
Neal: Twins support vaccine decisions, for better and for worse
Battling the spread of COVID-19 is difficult enough, but some players' anti-vaxxer beliefs further complicate reaching an 85% containment threshold and some denied privileges.
Podcast: Is the Gophers football team primed for big things in 2021?
Chip Scoggins joins Michael Rand for a breakdown of the U football team in the midst of spring practice. Also, Holmgren, Kaprizov, the Twins and a Vikings wager.
Would you bet on Vikings being winners or losers in 2021?
One sports book has the over-under on the Vikings win total at 8.5 games. In a 17-game season, that means you're betting on a winning or losing season. What's your call.
Reusse: We are the champions!, say long-suffering Auggies
Derrin Lamker's delayed debut was a win, good enough for an undefeated football "season."
Kepler tests positive; Twins also add Thielbar to COVID list
The Twins returned to action on Tuesday at Oakland. Outfielder Brent Rooker was reinstated from the injured list. Pitcher Luke Farrell was added to the roster, and infielder Travis Blankenhorn was recalled.
Russell's minutes expected to rise but he'll keep coming in off the bench
Wolves coach Chris Finch likes how D'Angelo Russell fits in with the second unit.
Wild running away from competition in playoff race
Nothing is official according to the math, but the Wild's grip on a playoff spot is getting tighter and tighter.
Big year for NFL trades? Ten possible first-round draft deals
This year's draft is so different, with more uncertainty because of the shortened college season and scouting process, that teams could be more likely to trade.
Twins owners on Chauvin trial, Wright killing: 'We are horrified and ashamed'
"We hope and pray our criminal justice system provides the justice George Floyd and his family deserve," the Pohlad family said.
Draft preview: Another Alabama-Clemson running back battle; Vikings need is low
Given the plentiful supply of NFL-caliber depth at the position, the Vikings can turn to college free agency as a way to add a running back.
Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw
The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six English clubs, leaving the Spanish and Italian participants stranded.
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Neal: Twins support vaccine decisions, for better and for worse
Battling the spread of COVID-19 is difficult enough, but some players' anti-vaxxer beliefs further complicate reaching an 85% containment threshold and some denied privileges.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: We are the champions!, say long-suffering Auggies
Derrin Lamker's delayed debut was a win, good enough for an undefeated football "season."
Vikings
Would you bet on Vikings being winners or losers in 2021?
Draft preview: Another Alabama-Clemson running back battle; Vikings need is low
Big year for NFL trades? Ten possible first-round draft deals
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Wild
Wild's Greenway seeking to build his game
After benching, Fiala boosts Wild to win and Kaprizov into record book
Wild running away from competition in playoff race
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Gophers
Souhan: U's Johnson must keep more of Minnesota's hoops talent at home
Podcast: Is the Gophers football team primed for big things in 2021?
Day after: Reaction to Holmgren, Suggs from around the country
Gophers' Liffrig named Big Ten pitcher of the week; Kinch earns softball honor
Wolves
Wolves make just enough stops to pull away from Sacramento 134-120
Wolves have the worst three-point shooting defense in NBA. Here's why
Russell's minutes expected to rise but he'll keep coming in off the bench
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Loons
Loons excited to have home fans back on Saturday
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Loons, Sounders join for racial and social justice in pregame circle
Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw
Lynx
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
Lynx sign top draft pick Davis
Former UConn star Jennifer Rizzotti named president of Sun
Stars get shootout win over Red Wings to boost playoff push
Twins
Game on, bats off: Twins held without a run in Oakland's doubleheader sweep
Kepler tests positive; Twins also add Thielbar to COVID list
Neal: Twins support vaccine decisions, for better and for worse
Local teams, athletes support Chauvin trial verdict, say it's a first step
High Schools
Day after: Reaction to Holmgren, Suggs from around the country
98 Athena Award winners named in metro area high schools. Here's the list.
Hockey coach dies after dispute over social distancing at St. Paul bar
'Get out and play fast.' No. 1 prospect Holmgren says Gonzaga fits his skills.
Outdoors
Anderson: GOP effort to slash, shift Minnesota's conservation funding darkens future
Grandma's Marathon releases COVID-19 mitigation plans for June race
Walleye opener: Share your best stories with the Star Tribune
Judge approves MPCA changes to water quality standards
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Liverpool owner leads Super League sorrow as fan anger grows
After the aborted attempt to form a European Super League, Liverpool owner John Henry attempted to regain the trust of fans with an apology video on Wednesday.
Twins look to stop 3-game slide against Athletics
Minnesota Twins (6-10, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (11-7, first in the AL West)
Lamet expected to start as Padres host the Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers (10-7, second in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (10-9, third in the NL West)
Sacramento plays Minnesota on home slide
Minnesota Timberwolves (16-43, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (23-35, 12th in the Western Conference)
Burnes whiffs 10 in 6 innings, Brewers blank Padres 6-0
Corbin Burnes struck out 10 in six spotless innings, extending his incredible start to the season, and the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the short-handed San Diego Padres 6-0 on Tuesday night.