Morning Edition: Sports

Bridgewater fumbles away chance at win against Arizona
Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, says the Minnesota Vikings put up a good fight against heavily favored Arizona, but turnovers hurt their chances.
Friday night at the University of Minnesota Sports Pavilion, the Gopher women's volleyball team takes on Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA Division I tournament.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the surprising showdown between the division's top two teams.
There are a lot of big sporting events involving our local teams this weekend, including a high-profile match for the highly ranked University of Minnesota volleyball team.
Appointment of new U football coach mired in bigger issues
Interim head coach Tracy Claeys wants to know soon if he will be named to that position permanently.
Timberwolves a work in progress as season looms
The Minnesota Timberwolves play their final game of the preseason Friday night when they take on Milwaukee at Target Center.
Are key Lynx players past their prime?
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about whether the team can win another championship next season.
Minnesota Wild wins after wild comeback
The Wild scored four goals late in the game against the Colorado Avalanche and won 5-4.