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Baseball owners lock out players; first work stoppage since 1995
The lockout's first impacts were a freeze in player signings, the cancellation of next week's annual winter meetings in Florida and banishing players from team workout facilities.
Towns takes bad fall late in game as Wizards overpower Wolves
Washington put up 68 points in the paint on the Wolves and watched Karl-Anthony Towns take a scary fall near the end of the game.
Dylan Bundy's signing raises question: Did Twins learn anything?
Free agent pitcher Dylan Bundy, who was signed Wednesday, has some upside. But his recent track record suggests he has more downside.
Jefferson named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson's 464 receiving yards last month for the month ranks third in franchise history. Only Randy Moss had more — in 1998 and 2000.
Johnson's Gophers still undefeated. What we learned from the win over Pitt
Ben Johnson is proud his team has found ways to finish games strong. But he's not surprised because of what he's learned about his almost-entirely remade roster.
Buxton's deal, baseball's pain, a visit from Wild scoring machine Ryan Hartman
The good and bad of sports takes over the Daily Delivery: Good: Hartman's hot start, Buxton's big contract, Marcus Fuller on the undefeated start for U men's basketball. Bad: MLB's lockout and the Twins' signing Dylan Bundy.
Lengthy, lucrative contract shows loyalty between Buxton, Twins
With higher-payroll teams in the bidding, Byron Buxton would likely have gotten richer offers had he waited to become a free agent after next season despite his injury history.
After 49ers loss, Cousins hoping for rebound vs. Lions in home state
In four career games in Detroit, Kirk Cousins has completed 73% of his passes for 1,297 yards and 11 touchdowns without an interception. "It's a little different than other away games," he said.
Twins sign starting pitcher Bundy, former first-round pick
Dylan Bundy had a promising 2020 season with the Los Angeles Angels before struggling last summer. He'll get a fresh start with the Twins.
Reusse: Buxton's hitting theory goes against MLB's lethargic pace
With MLB's mind-numbing march of pitchers, and minute after minute without seeing a ball in play, it was refreshing to hear Byron Buxton on hitting: "See the ball, hit the ball."
U women fall to N. Carolina but emergence of Micheaux is promising
The Gophers lost to the undefeated Tar Heels but may have found an inside presence in a 6-foot-2 freshman center who led a third-quarter comeback try.
Wild's scoring up, added depth puts team among NHL's most offensive
Everyone currently on the roster has scored at least once except Jordie Benn, who's played just six games, and the Wild has 11 players in double digits for points.
Every Gophers starting offensive lineman wins Big Ten honors
Led by first-team selections Blaise Andries and Daniel Faalele, all five starters on Minnesota's offensive line received all-conference honors.
Vikings' Harrison Smith reports no lasting effects from COVID infection
The safety, who missed two games after testing positive, says he will not get vaccinated.
Molitor, Buxton's first Twins manager, still shares lessons on overcoming injuries
"You deserve this,'' Paul Molitor said to the Twins $100 million center fielder Wednesday.
U's Samedy wins second straight Big Ten Player of the Year volleyball award
Stephanie Samedy is the first player in program history to win the award in two straight seasons. Libero CC McGraw was also named First Team All-Big Ten.
After memorable day of signings, Twins bosses prepare for lockout
Minor league player development and amateur scouting can go on unaffected if there is no new labor agreement.
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Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Buxton's hitting theory goes against MLB's lethargic pace
With MLB's mind-numbing march of pitchers, and minute after minute without seeing a ball in play, it was refreshing to hear Byron Buxton on hitting: "See the ball, hit the ball."
La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: Why Buxton's biggest contract bonuses are troublesome to me
Baseball writers take their MVP votes seriously, and the reported bonuses for Twins center fielder Byron Buxton will create conflicts of interest, both real and imagined.
Vikings
After 49ers loss, Cousins hoping for rebound vs. Lions in home state
Jefferson named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for November
Vikings' Harrison Smith reports no lasting effects from COVID infection
Pierce cleared to practice, eligible to play for Vikings against Lions
Wild
Wild's scoring up, added depth puts team among NHL's most offensive
Gameday preview: Wild goes for five wins in a row as New Jersey comes to the X
Anaheim Ducks hold off Vegas Golden Knights for wild 6-5 win
Matthews nets hat trick, surging Maple Leafs thrash Avs 8-3
Gophers
Johnson's Gophers still undefeated. What we learned from the win over Pitt
U women fall to N. Carolina but emergence of Micheaux is promising
Every Gophers starting offensive lineman wins Big Ten honors
U's Samedy wins second straight Big Ten Player of the Year volleyball award
Wolves
Towns takes bad fall late in game as Wizards overpower Wolves
Wolves guard Russell hitting more clutch shots than anyone in NBA
Kevin Love scores 22, Cavaliers end 20-game losing streak in Miami
Bucks beat Hornets on Antetokounmpo's final-seconds layup
Loons
Loons decline contract option on Gregus; Alonso and Finlay become free agents
Loons sign goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to new three-year contract
Minnesota United roster: Who stays? Who goes? Who's ready to step up?
U.S. men's team to play Feb. 2 World Cup qualifier at Allianz Field
Lynx
Lynx star forward Collier announces pregnancy, baby due in May
WNBA suspends Williams, Bradford for May altercation roles
WNBA changes its playoff format to more traditional bracket
Souhan: Seven things the WNBA can address as it rises in popularity
Twins
Baseball owners lock out players; first work stoppage since 1995
Lengthy, lucrative contract shows loyalty between Buxton, Twins
Dylan Bundy's signing raises question: Did Twins learn anything?
Twins sign starting pitcher Bundy, former first-round pick
High Schools
Dropping the puck on boys' hockey: Previews and predictions
Boys' hockey preview: 5 story lines, 1 dream team, 10 players to watch
'They can't stop it': How old-school run games led to 3 state titles
Prep athletes of the week: Elijah Jopp dedicates win to the seniors, two years' worth
Outdoors
Walk among Minnesota's oldest and largest pines in this ancient forest that survived by mistake
U's Raptor Center uses 'feather extensions' to help a hurt owl fly again
U.S. Bank Stadium to reopen in December to runners, in-line skaters
DNR: Nine-day gun season deer kill drops 8% from 2020
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Gophers to face a Michigan team with seven first-round NHL picks
Coach Bob Motzko said his No. 11 Gophers are improving in all areas, but they'll be tested again in Ann Arbor.
Mats Zuccarello returns, Kaapo Kahkonen starts again for Wild vs. Devils
Mats Zuccarello will be back in action after missing the last two games, and Kaapo Kahkonen will make a second consecutive start for the Wild.
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Safe at home: Buxton relishes comfort of staying with Twins
The first offer came from the Minnesota Twins nearly five years ago, initiating their attempt to sign center fielder Byron Buxton to a long-term contract and keep a potential superstar from reaching free agency and a bidding frenzy on the open market.