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She's back. Gophers soccer senior Harper has multiple hat tricks to prove it.
Khyah Harper, a former prep star at Centennial, is off to a blistering start for the Gophers this season.
PWHL Minnesota finally has a new name, and it's a nod to the weather
The Professional Women's Hockey League waited through a full season and most of an offseason, building anticipation for Monday's announcement.
St. Thomas coach Caruso laments late mishap, praises growth after loss to Northern Iowa
The Tommies followed last week's "gross" loss to Sioux Falls by playing aggressively from start to finish.
St. Thomas falls to Northern Iowa 17-10 in final minutes
The Panthers fumbled close to the goal line but scored the winning touchdown with 2:57 to play.
Melissa Caruso, PWHL Minnesota's new GM, pays homage to her predecessor, Natalie Darwitz
One day after being hired as the new general manager for PWHL Minnesota, Melissa Caruso met the media and noted job done by Natalie Darwitz to build a championship foundation.
PWHL Minnesota names Melissa Caruso as GM, replacing Natalie Darwitz
PWHL senior vice president Jayna Hefford called Caruso the "ideal candidate" with her background in operations and local ties in St. Paul.
Zebby Matthews allows nine earned runs, Twins throttled 15-0 by Blue Jays
The Blue Jays hit four home runs — three of them two-run shots, including two in a row to start the game and chase rookie Zebby Matthews early.
Wallner's laser throw from right field keeps Twins out of trouble
Matt Wallner's fourth outfield assist of the season nabbed Toronto's Spencer Horwitz as he attempted to stretch a single to a double Friday.
Canterbury Park Festival of Champions preview
The annual event in Shakopee features eight races Saturday, and trainer Mac Robertson has eight horses competing.
St. Thomas' home winning streak ends with a thud in blowout loss to Sioux Falls
The Tommies had won a college football-best 31 consecutive games at home since 2016, but that streak ended against a Division II team that found plenty of weird ways to score.
Following delayed kickoff, St. Thomas falls 34-13 to D-II Sioux Falls in season opener
The Tommies led early but struggled in multiple ways as the game went on.
Ballester is first Spaniard to win U.S. Amateur, prevailing at Hazeltine
Arizona State senior José Luis Ballester celebrated his 21st birthday by beating Iowa's Noah Kent 2-up to earn the Havemeyer Trophy.
Noah Kent and Jose Luis Ballester take care of business, will meet in U.S. Amateur finals Sunday
After battling the elements during Saturday's semifinal round, Noah Kent and Jose Luis Ballester will face-off in a 36-hole final in the 124th U.S. Amateur finals on Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club
Buchanan, Kent represent Big Ten golf strength heading to U.S. Amateur semfiinals
Jackson Buchanan and Noah Kent will face each other in an all-Big Ten semifinal at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska while Spaniards Jose Luis Ballester and Luis Masaveu play in the other semifinal.
Kent rises to U.S. Amateur quarterfinals with advice from two former champions
A former Gopher and a Golf Channel analyst are pulling for Noah Kent, a rising junior at Iowa, at Hazeltine.
Local favorite Gunnar Broin falls short in U.S. Amateur title bid
Last of six Minnesotans playing at Hazeltine reaches match play, but loses to Spaniard Luis Masaveu.
enters U.S. Amateur match play with impressive PGA Tour credentials
The 20-year-old from Florida State will be among the favorites as Wednesday's round of 64 tees off.
What you need to know as U.S. Amateur returns to Hazeltine
The storied tournament begins Monday and is a weeklong challenge to the eventual winner.
After final-round 63, Greyserman grabs a paddle rather than hitting on range
The PGA Tour rookie played table tennis with Neal Shipley as he waited for the final groups at the 3M Open.
Vegas picks up 3M Open victory with birdie on final hole
Jhonattan Vegas earned a PGA Tour win for the first time since 2017 with his triumph Sunday at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Jhonattan Vegas leads Matt Kuchar by one going into final round of 3M Open
A couple of PGA Tour veterans are looking to end long winless streaks on Sunday at TPC Twin Cities.
Patrick Fishburn revamps putting to get back into contention at 3M Open
He said he threw out his old putter because the ball simply "wasn't going in the hole."
Taylor Pendrith rolls into second-round lead at 3M Open
Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith had a bogey-free 64 under windy conditions at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Sahith Theegala, one of world's top players, seeks 3M Open title
The 11th-ranked golfer would like to start by simply making the cut at PGA Tour event.
Live from the 3M Open: Jacob Bridgeman in the lead as Billy Horschel withdraws
Bridgeman shot an 8-under 63 in the morning round at the TPC Twin Cities.
British Open runner-up honors pledge to Minnesota's 3M Open
Billy Horschel is one of the headliners at the TPC Twin Cities this week in Blaine.
Ryder Cup captain Bradley is on scouting mission at 3M Open
Troy Merritt is returning home again to play in the PGA Tour event at the TPC Twin Cities.
Olympian van Rooyen skips opening ceremony to play in 3M Open
Former Gophers golfer Erik van Rooyan will represent South Africa at the Paris Games.
Rose, after contending in British Open, withdraws from 3M Open
Claret Jug runner-up Billy Horschel is still set to play at Blaine this week, however.
Everything you need to know about the 3M Open
The PGA Tour event begins Thursday at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine.
PGA Tour's 3M Open will have rising star in the field
A pair of 20-year-olds, Nick Dunlap and Luke Clanton, will play at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine this week.
The golfing VanArragons build on that championship summer
Blaine's Caleb and Kathryn VanArragon swept the state's open and amateur tournaments in 2023, the first brother and sister to do such a thing. They called it "a lot more than we expected" and "hard to repeat."
Loons end losing streak at six with 1-1 draw at Houston
Robin Lod broke a scoreless tie with a 70th-minute goal, but Minnesota United gave up a goal 12 minutes later in playing to a draw that stretches its winless streak to eight matches.
Carson Herron wins Minnesota State Open after three-man playoff
The victory at Rush Creek in Maple Grove was the first victory in four years for the son of PGA golfer Tim Herron.
Lakeville's Wahl gets summer league tryout with Timberwolves
Former Wisconsin standout Tyler Wahl will join the team for the Las Vegas Summer League, after the 6-9 power forward went unselected in the NBA draft.
Here's a Timberwolves player to keep your eyes on
Jaylen Clark missed all of last season, but the 2023 draft pick has started his comeback at the Las Vegas Summer League.
3M Open field will include Finau, Theegala, Rose
The Tour stop is the last weekend of July at the TPC Twin Cities in Blaine.
Loons' June swoon continues with 3-2 loss at Portland
Minnesota United's losing streak hit four games as the team couldn't protect a two-goal lead.
Loons roster still thin entering Saturday's game at Portland
Four players still away on international duty, plus a red card and a recent transfer, makes for a young Minnesota United bench with the Timbers right below them in the standings.
Gophers guard Cam Christie drafted by Los Angeles Clippers
Christie was the 46th overall pick in the NBA draft after one season of college basketball.
Timberwolves' second-day draft deals don't add players but save cash
The team's moves Thursday night during the draft's first day to obtain guards Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. addressed a need for ballhandlers who can break down defenses and score.
Loons say goodbye to Arriaga and Eriksson, with roster depleted
Minnesota United is transferring Kervin Arriaga to a Serbian club, and Victor Eriksson is heading home to Sweden to play for Hammarby.
Loons go down to 10 men in 26th minute, lose to Austin FC 1-0
Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson got a red card in the 26th minute, and Austin ended a five-game winless streak despite the Loons' strong second half.
Shorthanded Loons take long view on international call-up absences
"It's always a good thing when your players are called to their national teams," midfielder Wil Trapp said. "We can't forget that."
Loons' woes continue with 5-3 loss at Dallas
Missing nine players for various reasons, the Loons relied on some young faces to fill the roster and saw their record fall to 1-3-2 in their last six games.
Twins, A's rained out, will play split doubleheader at Target Field on Sunday
The teams will play as regularly scheduled at 1:10 p.m. Sunday, then play the series finale at 6:40 p.m.
Kepler delivers twice as Twins rally to beat A's in 10 innings
Max Kepler became Target Field's all-time home run leader with a tying three-run blast in the sixth inning, then hit a walk-off RBI single in the 10th.
Twins appreciate breaking up routine with City Connect uniforms
The blue threads make the Twins "feel like a new team," manager Rocco Baldelli said.
Connelly plans to stay at the top with soaring Wolves
The team's core players also are set to return next season, although there will be salary cap issues.
10 clutch points: 3-0 strikes Wolves; Snoop in the house; Can't stop Luka
When the Wolves fell behind 3-0 in the West finals it quickly became a statistical question of when, not if they would lose the series.
Wolves enter Game 5 vs. Mavs with renewed hope, fighting chance
Dallas leads the NBA Western Conference finals series 3-1.
10 clutch points: Wolves stars deliver, Doncic on blame, Barkley on weather
The Timberwolves kept the playoffs alive in large measure because the players expected to carry them came through — and Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic claimed that he didn't
Game 4 preview: Timberwolves hope to finally solve Mavericks
Dereck Lively is out and Luka Doncic is questionable for the Mavericks, who lead the best-of-seven NBA Western Conference finals series 3-0.
Ten clutch points: Edwards' dunk. Lively's injury. No hope at 0-3?
Anthony Edwards provided another one of his signature postseason moments but Dallas left the Wolves in a hole that has no winning precedent.
Timberwolves-Mavericks Game 3 preview: TV-radio information, statistics, injury report
Dallas leads the best-of-seven Western Conference finals series 2-0 after winning two at Target Center.
10 clutch points: Reid's phenomenal night not enough to top Mavs
The Mavericks stole Game 2 despite Naz Reid's electric performance, as their trade pieces Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington provided the difference alongside Dereck Lively
Wolves look for rapid rebound vs. Mavericks in Game 2
Only five teams in NBA history have come back to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first two at home. The Timberwolves would prefer to avoid having to face those odds.
Finch to players: 'A long time since I've been this disappointed'
The coach aimed to correct a problem with harsh words: "The Western Conference finals started. Not sure if they got the memo. But they got it this afternoon."
10 clutch points: Doncic shows out, Ant slighted, Kyrie can't be stopped
Luka Doncic dominated the fourth quarter as the Mavericks rallied to win Game 1. Also, Kyrie Irving can't be stopped and Anthony Edwards questions a vote.
Wolves vs. Mavs. Which stars shine brightest? Better coach? Who wins?
We have player-by-player matchups for the Western Conference finals, which begin tonight. Also, stats to know, a look at the coaches and the Star Tribune's prediction for the best-of-7 series.
Timberwolves land two players on NBA all-defensive teams
Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels made the squad, along with Orlando's Jalen Suggs.
Wolves host Mavs team led by Doncic, Irving to start series
The teams open the NBA Western Conference finals Wednesday night at Target Center.
10 clutch points: Ant picks an MVP, Naz Reid takes over, Rudy's big shot
Foul trouble for the other Wolves' big men gave Naz Reid a place in the fourth-quarter spotlight. Plus, a myth is busted and Rudy Gobert provides unexpected offense.
Wolves at Nuggets Game 7 preview: Conley, Murray both questionable
Both Mike Conley and Jamal Murray have played through their respective complaints so far this series, to varying levels of success.
'They destroy us': Jokic, Malone on how Wolves took apart Nuggets
Denver's superstar center and its veteran coach listed the reasons why the Timberwolves were able to win Game 6 by 45 points. "They hit us first, they hit us second and they hit us third," Malone said.
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10 clutch points: Conley's calf, KAT's knee and Ant's brother are keys
How did this happen after the last three games? Here's how it all came together for the Wolves in their 110-75 thumping of the Nuggets.
It's win at home or go home for Wolves vs. Nuggets in Game 6
Denver can end the Wolves' season with a victory in Game 6 on Thursday night at Target Center.
10 clutch points: Edwards out of sync, Conley out, Denver works refs
The Wolves couldn't find a lineup .that could compete with the Nuggets in Game 5, a task made more difficult with Mike Conley injured and Anthony Edwards having an off night
Game 5 questions: Can Wolves stop Gordon, give Edwards some help?
Forward Aaron Gordon hit his first 10 shots for the Nuggets in Game 4 and it sometimes felt like Anthony Edwards was the only Wolves player hitting his shots. Will that change tonight?
Road warriors: Best-of-seven playoff down to best-of-three battle
The Wolves smoked the Nuggets twice in Denver. The Nuggets hit back in Minneapolis. Can the Timberwolves win in Denver again and set up a series-clinching win at Target Center?
10 clutch points: Murray strikes a pose. Edwards has 44. Where's KAT?
Karl-Anthony Towns needed 18 shots to score 13 points and Jamal Murray made quite a scene on the court with his 60-foot buzzer beater at the end of the second quarter.
Wolves vs. Nuggets Game 4 preview: NAW stays off injury list
Nuggets coach Michael Malone used all the badmouthing of the defending champions as motivation; now the Wolves will need to respond.
Ten clutch points: Murray, Finch, celebrities and other observations from Game 3
The Timberwolves were blitzed 117-90 by the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Timberwolves are healthy ... well, except the coach
Chris Finch is playing in pain — and avoiding the pain relievers — as his team sails through the NBA playoffs.
The Wolves' defense is unmatched, even without Gobert
Point guard Mike Conley said extra effort from everyone helped fill the hole in Game 2 victory at Denver.
