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Jake Epstein

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Jake Epstein is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune sports department.

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The Timberwolves' Naz Reid looks to pass while being defended by Lakers guard Luka Doncic on Sunday at Target Center.

Wolves' Reid arrives right on time, hitting crucial fourth-quarter shots in Game 4 victory over Lakers

A 32-19 advantage in the final 12 minutes included a three-pointer by the big man that ignited the Target Center crowd.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones said of re-signing with the Vikings: “When I first came in, I said, ‘This place felt like home.’”

Aaron Jones is feeling comfortable with his age, and at Vikings facility

Running back Aaron Jones said Monday that he feels fresher than ever at age 30 and that his decision to re-sign with the Vikings was a "no-brainer."
Mathew Kallberg, a graduate of Prior Lake High School, is one of several Minnesotans on the Rockhurst University men's lacrosse team.

A small Jesuit university in Missouri has become a landing spot for MN lacrosse talent

By 2026, at least 28 Minnesotans will suit up for Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.
This year, for the first time ever, Gophers freshman sprinter and jumper Precious Opinion saw snow. The 17-year-old was attracted to Minnesota primari

Gophers men's track and field boasts a 17-year-old standout named Precious Opinion

Precious Opinion, a Gophers newcomer from Nigeria, ranks as the Big Ten's top freshman in the long jump (24.9 feet) and triple jump (50.96).
Hopkins senior basketball player Anthony Smith III signs athletic and financial documents Wednesday to play college basketball at the University of No

High school sports: 100 more Minnesota athletes decide college future

As the 2024-25 school year winds down, high school seniors make official their NCAA sport commitments.
East Ridge's Aiden Huseboe (1) contends with Eden Prairie's Adam Thomas during the East vs. West Showdown.

Boys lacrosse: Minnesota's top teams test their skills against each other in East vs. West Showdown

The event at White Bear Lake featured defending state champs and top-ranked programs.
Lakeville South, shown after defeating Prior Lake 12-8 for the girls lacrosse state title last year, remains a team to beat in Minnesota.

Boys and girls high school lacrosse: Here are 10 teams to watch this season

The race for Minnesota's single-classification state titles will be competitive this season.
Stillwater junior goalkeeper Casey Mork, left, and Prior Lake senior defender Madeline Sazama are two of Minnesota's top high school lacrosse players.

High school lacrosse: Meet 20 players to watch this spring

From Division I commits to young phenoms, here are 20 of the state's top boys and girls lacrosse players to monitor in 2025
Typically, a naming rights deal’s value may be impacted by factors beyond prestige and brand value, such as the ability to host concerts or other no

How much could University of Minnesota receive for selling naming rights to Williams Arena?

The Gophers are working with Independent Sports & Entertainment to secure a potential naming rights deal for the venue, affectionately known as "The Barn."