Niko Medved and Dawn Plitzuweit have their work cut out for them as Gophers basketball coaches, but the payoff is obvious. … [Read more...] about RandBall: Minnesota sports rise up when the Gophers are relevant in basketball
Takeaways: Minnesota United lose at Seattle 4-2, will play decisive game Saturday at home to decide playoff series
The Loons made what looked like a rout into a close game with two goals late in the first half, but they could never pull even before the Sounders eventually scored an insurance goal. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Minnesota United lose at Seattle 4-2, will play decisive game Saturday at home to decide playoff series
Takeaways: Timberwolves pull away in fourth quarter against winless Nets
Julius Randle had his first regular-season triple-double with the Wolves, who didn’t play their best but did enough down the stretch. … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Timberwolves pull away in fourth quarter against winless Nets
New Twins manager Derek Shelton, with tall task ahead, says he won’t use the term ‘rebuild’
Derek Shelton held a news conference at Target Field and said he’ll emphasize developing “good young players.” … [Read more...] about New Twins manager Derek Shelton, with tall task ahead, says he won’t use the term ‘rebuild’
Analysis: How the Vikings flipped the script on the Lions in an upset victory
Playing with the lead at Ford Field for the first time in four years helped the Vikings mitigate J.J. McCarthy’s risks and neutralize Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs. … [Read more...] about Analysis: How the Vikings flipped the script on the Lions in an upset victory