Morning Edition: Sports

Stakes rising in high school boys basketball tournament
The Minnesota boys high school basketball tournament continues today with games at Target Center in Minneapolis.
Gophers men's basketball team staggers to end of season shorthanded
The men's basketball team at the University of Minnesota is shorthanded after three players were suspended.
Joe Mauer's health a major topic for the Twins
Joe Mauer's recent comments about his health history is making waves as the Minnesota Twins start spring training.
Minnesota upsets No. 6 Maryland for 1st Big 10 win of year
The Williams Arena crowd stormed the court when time expired to celebrate Minnesota's first Big Ten regular season win since beating Michigan State on Feb. 26, 2015.
Banham riding high after comeback from injury
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team beat Nebraska 110-73 Thursday night at Williams Arena. Rachel Banham scored 32 points to lead the Gophers.
Star player Amanda Kessel returns to the University of Minnesota women's hockey team after a long hiatus.
Baseball fans will gather at TwinsFest this weekend ahead of the 2016 season.
Mid-season slump strikes Minnesota Wild again this year
Last night, the Minnesota Wild beat the L.A. Kings 3-0 in Los Angeles, breaking their five-game losing streak.
The Minnesota Vikings face the battle-tested Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game in Minneapolis this weekend.
Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, talks to MPR's Cathy Wurzer about the University of Minnesota women's volleyball team's loss in the Final Four, and the University of St. Thomas' clash with Mount Union for the Division III NCAA championship.