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With 13 players sidelined, Wild will go back to work Friday
The team will hit the ice at Xcel Energy Center to get ready for a return to action Tuesday after having six games postponed.
Sarah McLellan Feb 11, 2021
Humbled Gophers men's hockey team tries to regroup for Notre Dame
Coming off a lopsided sweep by Wisconsin, Gophers coach Bob Motzko emphasized focus, even in practice, and that the little things matter.
Randy Johnson Feb 11, 2021
Vikings add $1 million bonus to Riley Reiff's contract, making up for lost incentive
A positive COVID test prevented left tackle Riley Reiff from playing in the Jan. 3 season finale and reaching a playing-time incentive that was in his contract.
Andrew Krammer Feb 11, 2021
NBA expert: Almost any trade should be on the table for Timberwolves
Around this time last year, Wolves President Gersson Rosas remade the team's roster with a flurry of trades at the NBA deadline. Is it time to try again?
Michael Rand Feb 11, 2021
Timberwolves roster and trade primer through the eyes of an NBA expert
ESPN's Bobby Marks has a breakdown of the Timberwolves' roster - and what moves we might expect going into the trade deadline next month. Also a chat with Jamal Mashburn Jr. of the Gophers and Twins r...
Star Tribune Staff Feb 11, 2021
Minnesota wrestling coaches pleased with high school league's tricky-to-plan state tournament
Jim Paulsen Feb 11, 2021
Twins' Nelson Cruz isn't worried about MLB's plans to deaden baseballs this season
Veteran designated hitter Nelson Cruz is returning to lead the Bomba Squad with a one-year, $13 million deal. But he'll be swatting at a different make-up of baseballs.
La Velle E. Neal III Feb 11, 2021
Timberwolves lose in Karl-Anthony Towns' return from COVID that 'caused a lot of scary nights'
Karl-Anthony Towns announced his re-entry to basketball after battling COVID with a quick putback dunk and a three-pointer. But the Wolves lost to the Clippers 119-112.
Chris Hine Feb 11, 2021
With 'heavy lifting' done, Jake Odorizzi unlikely to return to Twins
After signing five major league free agents to contracts worth roughly $42 million, Derek Falvey said "the heavy lifting is done" in restructuring the Twins' roster.
Phil Miller Feb 11, 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns sounds off on NBA All-Star Game, mask wearing
Chris Hine Feb 11, 2021