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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
L.A. Clippers pull away from Timberwolves for 119-112 win
Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a COVID-19 absence and scored 18 points with 10 rebounds. The All-Star center said he's healthy now but it was a long road back. "COVID did not treat me well," he said...
Chris Hine Feb 10, 2021
College hockey takes step toward more diversity, equity and inclusion
A group of 27 NCAA Division I players, coaches and administrators have been meeting, seeking ideas and proposals to bring about the change they desire.
Randy Johnson Feb 10, 2021
Gophers women's basketball uses early surge to beat Illinois 83-73
The Gophers' 29-point lead early in third quarter shrunk to seven near the end of Wednesday night's home game, but they pulled out a win.
Kent Youngblood Feb 10, 2021
Stephanie Samedy latest bright star among many in recent Gophers volleyball history
Older players helped Floridian quickly adjust as a freshman and now shine.
Patrick Reusse Feb 10, 2021