As Gophers Prep For Frozen Four, Bob Motzko Earns Coach Of The Year Award

Motzko has led the Gophers to a 28-9-1 record this season, with 19 conference wins, the most in conference history.

Wild Clinch 10th Postseason Berth Despite Loss To Golden Knights

Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in regulation, including the tying goal with 34.2 seconds left to send it to overtime.

Sharpe Scores 27 Points, Trail Blazers Edge Wolves

The short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.

Twins Open With 2 Shutouts For 1st Time, Beat Royals 2-0

Gray (1-0) allowed three hits and had a strikeout and four walks, all of which came in full-count situations.

Gophers Gear Up For Frozen 4, With Title Drought At 20 Years

The reminders of Minnesota's proud and rich hockey history are everywhere at the rink.

Pablo Lopez, Twins' Bullpen Blank Royals 2-0 On Opening Day

Pablo Lopez and four Minnesota relievers combined on a two-hitter as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 on a breezy opening day.

Wild Beat Kraken 5-1 Behind Boldy's 2nd Hat Trick In 8 Days

Boldy is a big reason why the Wild are in the lead, with 11 goals in the nine games they've played since Kaprizov was sidelined.

Timberwolves Win 119-115 To Deny Clinching Party For Kings

The Kings were hoping to end the longest playoff drought in NBA history in front of their fans but instead sent them home unhappy.

KAT Makes 2 Late 3-Pointers, Lifts Wolves Over Warriors

"When you play these guys it puts a lot of onus on your smalls to keep chasing, keep fighting and keep contesting," Finch said.

Julius Randle Scores 57 Points For Knicks, Who Still Fall To Wolves 140-134

Randle scored 57 points, matching the third-highest total in franchise history, but New York lost 140-134 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ex-Viking Adam Thielen Signs 3 Year Deal With Carolina Panthers

Facing the worst salary cap situation in the league, the Vikings cut the Minnesota native earlier this month.

Timberwolves' Edwards Leaves Game With Sprained Right Ankle

Edwards was hurt late in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after jumping while throwing a pass.

Minnesota Referee Reflects On 55 Years On The Job: "It's Been Quite The Journey"

It started 55 years ago when Gopher track coach Roy Griak told young Bohmback to go see Roy Tutt in intramurals.

A Sign Of Spring: Preparations Underway For Home Opener At Target Field

The varying weather can make it more difficult for Head Groundskeeper Larry Divito to make sure the field will be ready for the home opener.

Farewell, Aaron Rodgers: Many Packers And Vikings Fans Seem Ready To Move On From No. 12

Rodgers said Wednesday he wants to play for the New York Jets after 18 seasons with the Packers.

Despite 8-Game Losing Streak, Whitecaps Bound For Isobel Cup Playoffs

The Whale overwhelmed the Whitecaps in their own zone, until Rachel Ade scored the opening goal.

Warroad's Jayson Shaugabay Is Mr. Hockey 2023

Shaugabay led Warroad to the title game, where they came up short Saturday night against Mahtomedi in a two-overtime game.

2023 "All Hockey Hair Team" Video Drops, For Big Laughs And Charity

The eight-minute video is full of the best hockey hair from the tournament.

Son Follows In Father's Footsteps To Become Great Basketball Player

"...Whatever the team needs me to do, I can do -- defense, facilitating, trying to get my teammates involved," Nasir said.

Roseville Girls Basketball Heads To State Tournament For Second Year In A Row

It was a rematch of last year's section five, Class AAAA final, Friday night at Anoka High School.

Minnesota Boys Hockey State Tournament "Promposal" Goes Viral

"I didn't know what to think, I was super shocked," said Sarah Stegenga over Facetime.

Wild Star Kaprizov To Miss 3-4 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

Kaprizov was hurt in the game on Wednesday at Winnipeg when 6-foot-7 Jets defenseman Logan Stanley collided with him.

Several Black Eden Prairie Boys Basketball Players Quit After Coach Uses Racial Slur

Several Black players quit the Eden Prairie JV and varsity teams after thehead coach, David Flom, said a racial slur at a team meeting.

Ben Johnson Says Gopher Men Optimistic After Bleak Year

The Gophers have 17 losses in Big Ten play, an average scoring margin that's fourth-worst among the major conference teams.

Orono Spartans Boys Hockey Team Heads Back To State Tournament With New, Yet Familiar, Coach

"One of the best years Orono's had so far and we're looking to keep it going," said senior forward Bradley Walker.

Big Ten Women's Tournament In Minneapolis Poised To Break Attendance Record

This comes as a thrill to event organizers, who say it shows the city's capacity to host large-scale events.

Buzzer-Beater Caps Gophers' Comeback Win Over Rutgers 75-74

Battle's game-winning shot capped a 15-4 run in the final 1:15 for Minnesota's only lead of the game.

Maple Grove Pushes Boundaries Against The Status Quo Of High School Dance Teams

Maple Grove's Dance Team (MGDT) just took home first place in the jazz state tournament on Feb. 17 for the first time since 2015.

Gaudreau Scores In Shootout, Wild Beat Islanders 2-1

Filip Gustavsson made 39 saves and stopped two shots in the shootout for Minnesota.

Kaprizov Caps Hat Trick In OT As Wild Beat Blue Jackets 3-2

"I work hard. So does the rest of the team," Kaprizov said through an interpreter.

Twins Finalize 1-Year Deal With Vet Infielder Donovan Solano

Solano hit .284 with 16 doubles and four home runs last season in 80 games for Cincinnati, playing mostly first base.

Parents, Players Determined To Make It To State Tournaments In The Middle Of The Snow Storm

Both parents and participants are more determined than ever to compete, despite the weather.

Penn State Extends Minnesota's Skid, 76-69

Pickett made 11 of 20 from the field, 4 of 8 from 3-point range and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line with just two turnovers.

With Correa Short, Twins Prospects Not Sweating Blocked Path

The path to becoming a major league regular also grew murkier for the organization's top prospects, Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis.

Vikings' Dalvin Cook Undergoes Surgery For Lingering Shoulder Injury

"Dalvin has been absolutely dominant and we cannot wait until September," Cook's agency reportedly told ESPN.

With Marie Moran College-Bound, Sister Makayla To Keep Energy, Attitude Alive On Apple Valley Eagles Hockey Team

The Moran sisters – Marie and Makayla – play for Apple Valley, a team that was eliminated Saturday night in overtime by Cretin-Derham Hall.

St. Thomas Men Earn 73-43 Win Over UMKC

Rayquawndis Mitchell led the Kangaroos (11-16, 7-7) in scoring, finishing with 11 points and six rebounds.

Wild Score Twice In Shootout To Beat New Jersey 3-2

Joel Eriksson Ek and Ryan Hartman scored in regulation and Filip Gustavsson stopped 27 shots for the Wild, which ended a three-game slide.

Super Bowl LVII: Eagles Take On The Chiefs In Arizona

Fans have great expectations that the Birds will win their first Super Bowl in five years, and their second Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Super Bowl Flyover Features All-Women Team Of Pilots

"I think it'd be crazy if you weren't a little bit nervous, but a little bit of nerves keeps you honest ... and focused on the mission."