Two-time WNBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist Napheesa Collier said she feels significantly better than she did in four games at the end of last season after having a baby 10 weeks earlier. … [Read more...] about Napheesa Collier returns to Team USA, determined to regain her Lynx prowess
Timberwolves’ crushing defeat to Nuggets gets out of hand early
Denver led 49-19 after the first quarter in its 146-112 victory, and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic collected his 19th triple-double of the season before the end of the first half. … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ crushing defeat to Nuggets gets out of hand early
Ryan Hartman could move up to center Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello on Wild’s top line
Sam Steel had been on the Wild's No. 1 unit but he has only one goal in the past 12 games. … [Read more...] about Ryan Hartman could move up to center Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello on Wild’s top line
Twins making careful decision about ad patches on players’ jerseys
The deals are worth a lot of money to teams, who are proceeding cautiously with long-term partnerships in mind — and the experience of an embarrassing experience from the 2022 season. … [Read more...] about Twins making careful decision about ad patches on players’ jerseys
Undoing to Ed Donatell mistake; dissecting Year 5 under Lindsay Whalen with the Gophers
Host Michael Rand says Brian Flores being named Vikings defensive coordinator is an admission by Kevin O'Connell of his mistake in hiring Ed Donatell. Also, basketball writer Kent Youngblood on Lindsay Whalen's struggles. … [Read more...] about Undoing to Ed Donatell mistake; dissecting Year 5 under Lindsay Whalen with the Gophers
Five things about the Vikings hiring Brian Flores
In firing defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and hiring Brian Flores after one season, the Vikings and Kevin O'Connell have set a course for the future. Now they need to hope they can avoid the past. … [Read more...] about Five things about the Vikings hiring Brian Flores
Gophers men’s game at Illinois on Tuesday postponed because of COVID in U program
Minnesota's game scheduled for Tuesday at Illinois has been rescheduled for Feb. 20 due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Gophers announced. … [Read more...] about Gophers men’s game at Illinois on Tuesday postponed because of COVID in U program
Gophers’ blowout losses make history, but Ben Johnson has experience in handling defeat
Gophers coach Ben Johnson played on a team that won only three Big Ten games in his senior year, and also was on the bench as a Richard Pitino assistant for 14 straight losses. … [Read more...] about Gophers’ blowout losses make history, but Ben Johnson has experience in handling defeat
Timberwolves’ next six months? Three comments by Tim Connelly offer context
The Wolves find themselves in a fascinating position: Ascending in the standings, but still very much in the murky middle — of the playoff chase and some key personnel issues … [Read more...] about Timberwolves’ next six months? Three comments by Tim Connelly offer context