Morning Edition: Sports

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.
The Twins have three games left against division-leading Kansas City at Target Field starting Friday night. Meanwhile, the Lynx host the WNBA Finals at Target Center on Sunday.
MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Lynx, the Twins, and the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team, which plays its homecoming game against Ohio University tomorrow.
The Lynx open the playoffs tonight when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center.