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The Twins, who stand to lose Rich Hill, Jake Odorizzi and Homer Bailey from last season's starting staff, welcome in J.A. Happ, who produced a 3.47 ERA last season.

The NBC Sports Network, which is best known for its coverage of the NHL and English Premier League, will be going away at the end of the year.

Friday's game started just as Thursday's 10-0 shellacking ended - with the Gophers scoring quickly, and the game turned in the second period.

Longtime Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk is now playing for the Sharks. "Coming to the rink this morning was certainly strange," he said.

This story from the front page of the Star Tribune sports section on February 24, 1981, staff writer Jay Weiner spent time with Hank Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86.

Minnesota is among heavyweights like Gonzaga, Kansas and Iowa that have won four games vs. ranked opponents. Not having fans at the games casts a chill on the thrill.

The NFL announced Friday that 7,500 health care workers vaccinated for the coronavirus will be given free tickets to next month's Super Bowl to be played in Tampa, Florida.

Devan Dubnyk, who the Wild traded in the offseason, is getting the start for San Jose. "I'm sure there'll be some comments back and forth. But it'll be fun," said Jared Spurgeon.