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Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (8) could be an offseason trade candidate.

Trade Garver? Find a team with pitching depth and make the deal

Aside from the outfield, where the Twins have enough depth to consider making a trade, catcher was a rare strength on the 73-89 team.

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Wolves trade target Simmons back in Philadelphia — but for how long?

October 12

Ben Simmons ended his training camp holdout. Is a reconciliation possible with the 76ers, or is he just tired of losing money?

Minnesota Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) was tackled by a host of Bowling Green Falcons defenders during a rush in the second quarter.

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Gophers quarterback dilemma: Tanner Morgan's worsening play

September 28

The veteran Gophers quarterback struggled mightily in the loss to Bowling Green and Minnesota seems reluctant to throw the ball in general.

Kirk Cousins called a play in the first half.

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Admit it, Vikings fans: Kirk Cousins is playing at an MVP level

September 27

For multiple reasons, Vikings fans seem reluctant to enjoy how well Cousins is playing. If the Vikings had a winning record, he would even be an early MVP candidate.

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Twins TV ratings have been cut in half; the reason is complicated

August 13

Trying to determine cause and effect is a challenge, but suffice to say multiple factors — including a losing season and ongoing streaming wars with Bally Sports North — are likely at the top of the list.

Jalen Suggs celebrated after making the winning shot in the NCAA semifinals when Gonzaga beat UCLA in overtime on April 3 in Indianapolis.

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Suggs says he would have played for Gophers, if Pitino recruited him

September 23

The former Minnehaha Academy star and current Orlando Magic guard's comments came on a recent podcast and deal another blow to Richard Pitino's legacy of in-state recruiting.

Minnesota State Mankato players celebrated after defenseman Andy Carroll (4) scored a goal to bring the Mavericks to within one in the second period.

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How did Mankato become best men's college hockey team in the country?

October 8

Head coach Mike Hastings, who joined Friday's Daily Delivery podcast, is the straight line through which the Mavericks' success can be drawn.

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Can Vikings kicker Joseph keep one bad miss from becoming more?

September 24

The Vikings host the Seahawks Sunday for the first time since that fateful playoff game where Blair Walsh missed wide left from 27 yards.

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Fleck to USC? Rumors usually lead to contract extensions, little else

September 17

It's been more than 35 years since Lou Holtz left Minnesota for Notre Dame. But our instinct is still to believe that any decent coach could leave at any moment.

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